University of Liverpool Researcher Yun Bing Receives Innovate UK Award for Pioneering AI Speech Therapy Platform

University of Liverpool Researcher Yun Bing Receives Innovate UK Award for Pioneering AI Speech Therapy Platform

(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street. Yun Bing’s platform aims to make speech and language therapy more accessible and efficient, using technology to improve communication rehabilitation. She will receive £75,000, business coaching, and various networking opportunities to help scale her business and make a societal impact.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIVERPOOL, 7-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has been awarded the esteemed Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her pioneering AI-powered speech therapy platform. This distinguished accolade celebrates the achievements of women who are leading innovation across various sectors, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. Yun Bing was among five winners from the North West, all of whom were recognized at an exclusive ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

As the Co-Founder of Beautiful Voice, Yun Bing has developed a cutting-edge digital health platform that enhances accessibility and engagement in speech and language therapy. Drawing on her expertise in computational stroke modeling, she created Beautiful Voice with the mission to revolutionize communication rehabilitation through innovative technological solutions.

The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award is designed to help women entrepreneurs expand their businesses while creating a meaningful impact on society and the economy. As part of the award, Yun Bing will receive a £75,000 grant, personalized coaching, and a variety of valuable opportunities for networking, role modeling, and further training.

Reflecting on her achievement, Yun Bing stated, “Beautiful Voice is dedicated to making therapy more accessible, efficient, and data-driven. We strive to improve patient outcomes, address disparities in access, and ultimately build a more cost-effective, inclusive healthcare system focused on effective communication rehabilitation.”

She added, “I am deeply honored to be recognized with this award and to receive the funding needed to continue advancing my work.”

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