Period startups

Many startups are interested in women health, some focuses on menstruation and are designing or offering new solutions to help solve issues faced by young girls and women:

- Education : graphic novel,

- Availability : vending machines,

- Affordability : reusable,

- Complete solution : kit,

- Waste reduction : biodegradable,

- Redesign : better products.

Period is a serious problem because it can push girls to drop out of school at the onset of puberty, you can get more on the subject by searching about UNESCO #keepgirlsinschool campaign. 

Educate with a graphic novel

On the 16 July 2021, ELEVATE VENTURES published a post announcing that MENSTRUAL MATES has received 20,000USD in early-stage funding from elevate ventures community ideation fund, MENSTRUAL MATES is developing UNA CUP a menstrual cup, it's also offering a kid's period education graphic novel designed to educate about biological process of menstruation in a fun, inclusive approach.

Vending machine

On the 14 April 2021, MICA Maryland institute college of art announced TAMPAL as a 35,000 USD prize winner of 2021 up/start venture competition, TAMPAL is a tampon and pad vending machine facilitating users access in public restrooms.

Reusable

On the 27 May 2021, SCOTTISH EDGE published an article announcing LILYPADS as the winner of the top haper macleod young edge award of 15,000GBP, LILYPADS are reusable pads fitted to the user's body using a curved design, they donate 10% of revenue to subsidizing period products internationally.

Emergency kit

On the 30 June 2021, THE VENTURE CENTER published a post announcing FEMPAQ as the first place winner of 2021 pitch n'pint pitch competition with 15,000USD prize, FEMPAQ is a feminine emergency kit including:

- panty,

- pad,

- tampon,

- liner,

- wipe,

- ibuprofen,

- chocolate.

Biodegradable pads

On 2021, NEXT CANADA announced RUTH as a NEXT36 2021 cohort member and winner of the scotiabank outstanding contribution to society award, RUTH is offering a biodegradable and compostable pads that are easily.

Lubricated tampon

On 2021, NEXT CANADA announced MARLOW as a NEXT36 2021 cohort member, it's a lubricated tampon kit intended to replace the dry plastic stick.

The cup and tampon combined

On the 7 October 2021, The forge/mcmaster university published a post announcing DAHLIA as the 15,000CAD grand prize winner of startup survivor pitch competition, DAHLIA is developing a feminine hygiene product that combines the menstrual cup and the tampon.