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THE IQ Endoscopes STORY

We are a team of clinical, med tech and engineering specialists striving since 2020 to innovate, refine and deliver a technology that meets the high requirements of a GI endoscope.

VISION

We envisage a world where everyone has easy access to safe, sterile endoscopy.

PURPOSE

Our purpose is to create pioneering endoscopy technologies for the early diagnosis of diseases, helping people live longer & better.

MISSION

Our mission is to deliver high quality GI endoscopy solutions, usable in any clinical setting.
Timeline

progress to date

2025
2023
2020
2017
2015
Secured £5.2m Series B funding
The funding will help to support the development of IQ Endoscopes’ ground-breaking medical devices.
Development of Technology Platform
Our first generation single use gastroscope received regulatory approval from the UKCA and FDA.
First patent
Our G-100 system achieves its first patent.
Innovation in Design
In 2017, Dr Ward-Booth had a chance encounter with a materials expert from the automotive industry, Andrew Miller. Using a novel engineering approach to the design, an early-stage prototype was quickly developed with encouraging results.
Foundation of IQ Endoscopes
IQ Endoscopes started with founder Dr Patrick Ward-Booth in 2015. After 40 years’ experience in the field of endoscopy, he realised the huge impact a single use endoscope could have on the provision of a global service.

our leadership team

Matt leads IQE’s exploitation activities. With more than 20 years’ experience of commercial and executive leadership across medical device and medical technology companies, Matt has been hugely successful in launching disruptive technologies into the NHS and on a global scale throughout his career. Matt joined IQ Endoscopes in October 2020 bringing his extensive medical device, product development, regulation and commercialisation knowledge to the team.

Tom Kahan

Tom is a qualified Chartered Accountant having trained at Deloitte. He has over 14 years’ experience in industry in high tech global growth companies from large-listed businesses to start up SME’s. His passion is helping businesses with a strong purpose and social responsibility both in what they want to deliver and how they go about doing it. He also sits on the board as a NED of Marine Power Systems.

Catherine Stambouzou

Cat brings over 15 years of experience in medical device product development, with a focus on software and electromechanical systems. Prior to joining IQ Endoscopes, she led numerous global orthopaedic and spine development programmes, successfully taking products and platforms from concept through global regulatory clearances and market release. With a strong background in agile methodologies, quality processes, and regulatory compliance, Cat is recognised for her customer-centric approach and commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions.

Richard Illingworth

Richard has spent the majority of his 30 year career in automotive businesses having spent half of this time in the automotive hub of Detroit. He has led R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Business Development teams to successfully launch 100s of products throughout his career. Since moving back to the UK in 2020 he has helped BAE submarines implement a systematic manufacturing system and most recently helped grow the largest UK dental manufacturing group through the launch of 3D printed digital dentures. He now heads up our Operations team with the mission to implement our scalable manufacturing footprint

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