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East Renfrewshire Doctor Secures £65,000 in Funding for Innovative Medical Education Platform

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A Scottish entrepreneur, Dr Haseeb Hamid, has developed an innovative medical education platform, MedSnapp, using funding from Scottish Enterprise. The platform utilizes AI features, short-form video content, and gamification to provide an engaging and comprehensive study tool for medical students. MedSnapp was born out of Dr Hamid's frustration with traditional study methods, which he believed were ineffective. He conducted research with 250 medical students, verifying the need for a modernized and interactive platform. After launching the platform, MedSnapp received significant support and acclaim in the medical community, winning the Scottish EDGE award and securing further grants from Glasgow City Innovation District and Scottish Enterprise.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr Haseeb Hamid, an East Renfrewshire doctor, secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop the MedSnapp medical education platform.
  • MedSnapp uses AI features, short-form video content, and gamification to provide an engaging and comprehensive study tool for medical students.
  • The platform was developed as a solution to traditional study methods, which Dr Hamid believed were ineffective and uninspiring.
  • Research with 250 medical students confirmed the need for a modernized and interactive platform like MedSnapp.
  • MedSnapp has received significant support and acclaim in the medical community, including the Scottish EDGE award and grants from Glasgow City Innovation District and Scottish Enterprise.
  • Dr Hamid accessed expert help through Business Gateway's East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme, which provided support with business planning, marketing, and innovation.
  • Local Business Gateway East Renfrewshire adviser, Scott Arnot, has been supporting Dr Hamid throughout his start-up journey, providing expert one-to-one advice and guidance.

Statistics:

  • £65,000 in funding was secured from Scottish Enterprise to support the development of MedSnapp.
  • 250 medical students participated in research to verify the need for a modernized and interactive platform like MedSnapp.
  • 1,000+ students have taken advantage of MedSnapp's resources to aid their studies.
  • 100+ institutions have shown interest in partnering with MedSnapp.
  • MedSnapp won the Scottish EDGE award in 2024, accompanied by £10,000 in funding.
  • The platform gained its first paying users before launch and is expanding rapidly.

Sources:

  • An article published by Business Money Promotions Ltd., describing Dr Haseeb Hamid's success in securing funding for MedSnapp.
  • Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.
  • Scottish Enterprise.
  • East Renfrewshire Council.

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