Loci Orthopaedics

This Irish startup has become a multi-award winning medical device company, specializing in the development of orthopedic technologies to meet unmet clinical needs in the extremities space. The team has developed a new surgical implant for patients with arthritis in their thumb base joint, improving the quality of previous and existing solutions for patients. This is a medical condition that impairs the ability to do simple tasks with the thumb like turning keys or operating a mobile phone. Their solution enables patients to recover movement and independence. Founded in 2017 and based in Galway, Ireland, they’ve recently received a grant from the European Commission of €2.8 million.