The Daughters of Mars

Exciting news! Our founder, Lucy Hope, is speaking today at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Women in Innovation event, part of LSTM Innovation Week in Liverpool. She’ll be joining a stellar lineup of global health experts to discuss the role of innovation in shaping the future of health and wellness. It’s an incredible opportunity to share insights and connect with others driving meaningful change! #WomenInInnovation #LSTMInnovationWeek #HealthInnovation #ScienceBacked #IWD2025 #InnovationWeek

Our founder, Lucy Hope, has been named one of 50 trailblazing women to watch in 2025. The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards recognises UK women who have groundbreaking innovations. The Daughters of Mars is developing revolutionary menstrual care products that enhance women’s health through biomimetic proteins. Tampon design, largely unchanged for nearly 90 years, offers an opportunity for innovation. The Daughters of Mars’ patented tampon enhances the body’s natural defences. This innovative approach addresses a critical gap in women’s health, addressing the recurring infections often associated with current treatments. “Winning this award has given me the first opportunity to reflect and be proud of our four-year journey,” says Lucy. “We need more interdisciplinarity and more women in tech and women’s HealthTech innovation. It is a point of great pride to receive such a prestigious award.” “The biggest barrier has been navigating deeply ingrained taboos surrounding menstruation and women’s health,” Lucy reflects. “Even using anatomically correct terms often evokes discomfort. I’ve had to push past my own instinct to self-censor and speak openly, because real change demands honest dialogue.” Her advice to aspiring women innovators? “Use your lived experience and leverage your unique perspective. If you’re doubting yourself, remember: no one else has done it yet, and that’s exactly why you should.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4NE5pvF #WomenInInnovation #InnovateUK #vaginalhealth #vaginalcare #tampon #tampons