In the 1980s, an “unhealthy” vaginal pH was been defined as anything above pH 4.5 based on studies done almost exclusively in white women. But we now know that for many Asian, Black, and Hispanic women, a pH above 4.5 is completely normal. This oversight contributes to high misdiagnosis rates for vaginal infections, PCOS, and menopause - all of which raise vaginal pH. The underlying problem? Vaginal pH tests are outdated, imprecise, and biased. We are building pHera to change that. We’re developing high-resolution pH test strips, readable by smartphone camera and interpreted with machine learning to deliver accurate, lab-quality, quantitative results to women and doctors anytime, anywhere!
Tasks
We are seeking support from people who could help with:
- App/web development
- Business development
- Branding, communications, or marketing
- Fundraising and grant strategy
- Regulatory affairs and compliance
- B2B outreach or partnerships
Requirements
- Based in Berlin or eligible to work under the Berlin Startup Stipendium (BSS)
- Eager to work in an early-stage, science-driven, inclusive health startup
- Comfortable with ambiguity, self-directed, and proactive
- Passionate about female health
- No background in vaginal health required - just curiosity and motivation
Benefits
If you join the team, you could also be funded through BSS starting June 2025 (if eligible), with plans to apply for the EXIST Business Start-up Grant next.
pHera currently includes team members with expertise in medical research, computer vision, machine learning and UX design.
Are you interested in co-founding, collaborating, or just chatting? Reach out!
