Overview of Solica

Solica Connect is developing an innovative, data-driven feeding solution designed to support infants and caregivers by optimizing oral function and feeding efficiency. Our product is a smart, non-invasive feeding device that monitors and enhances a baby’s ability to feed effectively, providing real-time feedback and insights for parents and healthcare professionals.

Our solution addresses key challenges in newborn feeding, such as poor oral coordination, inefficient sucking patterns, and difficulty transitioning between feeding methods. By integrating advanced sensor technology with expert-driven analytics, Solica Connect bridges the gap between clinical expertise and real-world feeding experiences, empowering caregivers with actionable data and ensuring infants receive the best possible start in life.

Beyond the device, Solica Connect offers education, support, and guided interventions to help families and medical professionals improve feeding outcomes. With a mission to transform infant feeding through innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing early childhood health and development in a way that is both accessible and impactful.

Solica Connect is redefining newborn feeding by combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to improve early feeding outcomes. Our innovative solution empowers caregivers and healthcare professionals with real-time, data-driven insights, transforming the way feeding difficulties are identified and addressed.

Impact:

Supports infants struggling with oral motor function and feeding efficiency, reducing frustration for both babies and caregivers.
Bridges the gap between clinical intervention and at-home feeding, ensuring that families receive timely, personalized support.
Enhances early detection of feeding challenges that may impact growth, development, and long-term health.

Innovation:

First-of-its-kind smart feeding technology that captures critical oral function data in real time.
Non-invasive, intuitive design that integrates seamlessly into daily feeding routines.
Collaborations with leading rehab centers and experts to drive research-backed solutions.
At Solica Connect, we’re not just creating a product—we’re pioneering a new standard of care in infant feeding. By leveraging technology to support both families and healthcare providers, we’re making early intervention more accessible, effective, and life-changing.

Solica Connect primarily serves all newborns, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals who support early feeding development.

Primary Beneficiaries:

• Infants & Newborns – Our solution is designed to identify and support babies struggling with poor oral motor function, inefficient feeding, and difficulty maintaining adequate nutrition. By optimizing feeding mechanics early, we help lay the foundation for healthy growth and development.
• Parents & Caregivers – Feeding challenges can be stressful and overwhelming. Solica Connect empowers caregivers with real-time insights, guidance, and confidence, helping them better understand their baby’s feeding needs and make informed decisions.
• Healthcare Professionals – Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), lactation consultants, pediatricians, NICU teams, and occupational therapists benefit from objective data on oral function and feeding efficiency, allowing them to provide more personalized, data-driven interventions.

Extended Impact:

• Hospitals & Rehab Centers – Our solution can support feeding therapy in clinical settings, ensuring that newborns receive the right interventions at the right time.
• Early Intervention Programs – By identifying feeding challenges earlier, we can help prevent long-term oral motor and developmental issues.
  At Solica Connect, we bridge the gap between clinical expertise and everyday parenting, ensuring that every baby gets the best possible start in life.

At Solica Connect, we recognize the power of collaboration in transforming newborn feeding care. We are actively seeking strategic partnerships in the following key areas:

1. Healthcare & Medical Institutions
   • Hospitals & NICUs – Partnering with neonatal and pediatric units to integrate our technology into early feeding interventions.
     Rehabilitation Centers – Collaborating with leading facilities like Abilities Lab, Boston Children’s Hospital, and CHOC to refine our approach for infants with feeding difficulties.
   • Pediatric Clinics & Early Intervention Programs – Supporting speech-language pathologists (SLPs), occupational therapists (OTs), and lactation consultants with data-driven feeding insights.
2. Research & Academic Partnerships
   • Universities & Medical Research Centers – Conducting clinical trials and studies on the impact of our feeding technology on infant health and development.
   • Speech & Feeding Experts – Collaborating with SLPs, OTs, IBCLCs, and pediatric specialists to further develop evidence-based interventions.
3. Medical Device & Health Tech Industry
   • MedTech & Biotech Companies – Exploring integrations with other pediatric health monitoring systems.
     Wearable & Sensor Technology Developers – Enhancing our device capabilities through AI-driven analytics and biometric tracking.
4. Nonprofits & Advocacy Organizations
   • Maternal & Infant Health Organizations – Partnering to improve access to feeding support for underserved populations.
   • Disability & Special Needs Groups – Collaborating with organizations that support infants with tongue-tie, cleft palate, and other feeding-related conditions.
5. Investors & Funding Partners
   • Angel Investors & Venture Capitalists – Seeking investment to scale our product, expand clinical validation, and accelerate commercialization.
   • Accelerators & Grant Programs