Scottish EDGE Secures Further Growth for LU Innovations

October 2023

We’re excited to announce another major milestone for LU Innovations – being awarded support from Scottish EDGE, one of the UK’s most prominent business funding competitions. Winning this recognition is not only an incredible honour but also a powerful validation of our mission to revolutionise menstrual care for adventurers.

The Scottish EDGE competition is known for helping high-potential businesses accelerate their growth through financial backing and business support.This round saw £1.4 million distributed among 24 winning businesses, each selected for their innovation and potential for growth. With this award, we’ve secured significant funding that will enable us to ramp up production, further develop our product line, and expand our reach across the UK and beyond. This funding will directly support the launch of our upcoming products like LU Go Wild, LU Go Explore, and LU Go Travel, each designed to meet the unique menstrual health needs of adventurers in remote environments.

The support from Scottish EDGE will also help us enhance our sustainability efforts, bringing eco-friendly, long-lasting solutions to the menstrual care market. We are committed to creating products that minimise environmental impact while empowering women to pursue their outdoor passions without compromise.

This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire LU team, and it fuels our drive to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation in menstrual health. With this backing, we’re set to take LU Innovations to the next level, ensuring that our products are accessible to adventurers worldwide.

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