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Read through our latest stories, features and company updates.
![An allergic reaction on the Eurostar…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1682332498300-GYH8HRSRD6XY1847HLQB/DALL%C2%B7E+2023-04-24+11.32.44+-+photo+of+a+train+in+a+city.png)
An allergic reaction on the Eurostar…
Signifying the importance of #AllergyAwarenessWeek almost on cue: a child has an allergic reaction on the Eurostar, and there's no adrenaline available.
![How it’s going: Our Q1 update](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1681293342970-JED82KRPJQ0ZLT9EWBP3/Screenshot+2023-04-12+at+10.30.50+am.png)
How it’s going: Our Q1 update
After a well deserved easter break, I wanted to reflect on our amazingly successful Q1 at Kitt Medical, where we achieved some incredible milestones:
![A one month post-launch review of our impact](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1678365732364-FG6HOI9QXB43TQSXSWQ6/Screenshot+2023-03-09+at+12.20.21+pm.png)
A one month post-launch review of our impact
We've delivered a total of 75 Anaphylaxis Kitts to 54 schools and academies across the country in one month!
![Partnering with the Palladian Academy Trust](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1677672139028-HM6IONJQK6TGGMW99LFI/Launch+week7.jpeg)
Partnering with the Palladian Academy Trust
We managed to turn an early adopter from our pilot phase into a 11 school trust wide partnership 🎉
![Pitching, presenting, and public speaking](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1676983142003-LBOYBYQ1B7YVVUA4YNLP/Screenshot+2023-02-21+at+12.38.52+pm.png)
Pitching, presenting, and public speaking
We’ve been touring the UK hosting talks for schools and academies across the country!
![Launching our medtech startup after 2.5 years](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1674476896052-MGLFKMU1PBBXHISHWKTG/IMG_6877.jpeg)
Launching our medtech startup after 2.5 years
We’re finally here - delivering our emergency Anaphylaxis Kitts, along with CPD accredited training and software to schools nationwide!
![Welcome to launch week](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1674126007755-YULE9LTJCVBRN80ZO667/Screenshot+2023-01-09+at+3.51.28+pm.png)
Welcome to launch week
Today we started sending out the first wave of Anaphylaxis Kitt contracts to schools and academies across the country...
![Winning the Santander X Launch Award 2022](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1671039921047-5UA00DGR7UCNLW45BRD3/SantanderXSummitFinal2022-71.jpg)
Winning the Santander X Launch Award 2022
Very, very, VERY excited to say that we’ve just won the Santander X Launch Award 2022!
![‘Understanding Allergies’ School Presentation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1668695795233-OZWH1E5UZZ6XDR5H8AAJ/1668684330891.jpg)
‘Understanding Allergies’ School Presentation
We gave a talk to Luton Council Schools all about understanding allergies, the risks they present to schools, and how to mitigate against them.
![We’re finalists in the Santander X UK Awards](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1666786229280-V64VANIFGIMIZZ6PBRG7/IMG_5547.jpeg)
We’re finalists in the Santander X UK Awards
We’re part of the 100 UK university startups shortlisted from 500+ businesses for entry into the Santander UK X Awards 2022!
![Closing our second round of investment funding](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1666719491431-EL92G0V62X29AM863QO2/IMG_5454.jpeg)
Closing our second round of investment funding
We’ve officially closed our second investment round! (But that’s not all…)
![The importance of having perspective](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1661514306240-LEN2V8KDMNOTH3JGMC9H/Prototype+V1-14.jpg)
The importance of having perspective
Looking back two years ago, Kitt Medical was just a prototyped idea named ‘ana.’ that I was building in my university bedroom.
![Kitt Medical on the ‘Eating at a Meeting Podcast’](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1661514588275-9T1NSOUQPYR0CIZTDM7C/Screenshot+2022-08-26+at+12.49.19+pm.png)
Kitt Medical on the ‘Eating at a Meeting Podcast’
Chatted with Tracy Stuckrath on her 'Eating at a meeting' podcast about all things Kitt, allergy legislation, future plans and more!
![Announcing that we’re raising a second round of investment](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1660311590280-4PNJSVBE90LAGYC028PO/Screenshot+2022-08-12+at+2.39.29+pm.png)
Announcing that we’re raising a second round of investment
We’re raising a round of investment to help accelerate our launch and boost us to the next stage in our journey.
![Announcing our training partnership with The Allergy Team](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1658422322491-UMSOWI8MNQNQ8A84B6Y4/Training+shoot+day2.jpeg)
Announcing our training partnership with The Allergy Team
Our video training course on allergy and anaphylaxis in schools will be included with every Kitt subscription 🙌🏼
![Flying on an airplane with a severe allergy to nuts](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1655213600250-8NSYITHJYS5TTD0WC8HP/1655205859645.jpg)
Flying on an airplane with a severe allergy to nuts
There have been a number of recent incidents highlighting the lack of awareness and preparedness in airlines when it comes to dealing with allergies and anaphylaxis, so I thought I would share my own story.
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We won the Mayor’s Entrepreneur Award!
We’ve been overwhelmed with the support we've received since our winning pitch at City Hall for the Mayor's Entrepreneur Award!
![Why we’re putting Anaphylaxis Kitts in schools](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1652878897940-6UDGL389VNOX17O6P60W/Kitt+in+Cafeteria+-+Compressed.png)
Why we’re putting Anaphylaxis Kitts in schools
There's more to it than them being a HUGE and opportune market allowing us to build a community, implement change and learn from feedback...
![We’re Mayor’s Entrepreneur 2022 Finalists!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1652438072149-5EP7EU132EUENEXRBQSM/IMG_3197.jpeg)
We’re Mayor’s Entrepreneur 2022 Finalists!
We’re finalists in the Mayor of London’s Entrepreneur Award and we’ll be pitching against four other entrepreneurs in the Health category at City Hall!
![I hired my best friend](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1651832624308-U5DG112TNE2Y2JJRGD1V/Kitt+Team.jpeg)
I hired my best friend
It feels like a dream to announce today that Jonny has joined Kitt Medical as our new Head of Growth!