NextGen Jane
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare, Biotechnology |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder | Ridhi Tariyal, Stephen Gire |
| Headquarters | Oakland , United States |
| Products | Smart Tampon System |
NextGen Jane is a female healthcare enterprise established in 2014 by Ridhi Tariyal and Stephen Gire, with its main office located in Oakland, California, United States. The firm specializes in creating a Smart Tampon System that offers valuable data on women's reproductive wellness.
History
In 2013, Tariyal participated in the first Blavatnik Fellowship at Harvard University, a program that places recent MBA graduates within laboratories to help bring life science innovations to market. Following this experience, Tariyal and Gire launched their company with a mission centered on fertility and enabling women to take control of their own reproductive health. They developed proprietary technology for a Smart Tampon System intended to gather genomic information pertinent to female health.
In 2024, Tariyal was honored with the Innovation Award by the Endometriosis Foundation of America in recognition of her advancements in gynecological health technology.
Products and services
The Smart Tampon System identifies early indicators of endometriosis through analysis of menstrual blood and monitors various biological changes in women. Conventional diagnosis typically requires surgeons to insert a camera into the pelvic cavity to detect endometrial cells located outside the uterus lining, enabling removal of affected tissue. This innovative system examines menstrual blood retained in tampons, improving diagnostic precision while minimizing discomfort compared to traditional procedures, thus allowing women greater autonomy over their healthcare. Additionally, the company addresses conditions impacting female fertility such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.