Case Study: Founded Health-Tech Start-Up

 

Introduction:

We founded a health-tech start-up, responding to a need for accessible COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. Fit to Fly BDA emerged as a game-changer, offering convenience for travellers and reducing backlogs for locals. Fit to Fly won 2nd place honours in the International Technology of the Year category at the 2022 Bermuda Tech Awards. Bermuda’s nonprofit sector benefited from the business’ built-in social program.

 

Challenge:

The challenge was to establish a streamlined ‘online’ testing mechanism that catered to travellers’ needs while adhering to strict health regulations. 

 

Approach:

We built Fit to Fly BDA into an innovative testing system that revolutionised COVID-19 testing accessibility. The objective was to enable easy access to certified antigen testing for both Bermuda’s community and incoming visitors. Our philanthropic commitment of donating 5% of net proceeds to tourism-related nonprofits was our way to give back to the community.

 

Outcomes:

Fit to Fly BDA answered the government’s call for accessible testing and the impact we had was recognised at the 2022 Bermuda Tech Awards. TechAwards Celebrate Bermuda-Based Technology Innovators | Government of Bermuda (www.gov.bm)

We increased the availability of certified antigen testing to the community of Bermuda and visitors. People who otherwise would not have access to testing and therefore may have been denied travel, were able to have their testing needs met.

 

Conclusion:

Healthcare Solutions recognised a gaping need in COVID-19 testing and mobilised quickly to provide an effective solution, using technology to our advantage and combining regulatory, medical and entrepreneurial knowledge.