UK100 Start-Ups: Surgery AI

By Patricia Cullen | Mar 07, 2026

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SURGERYAI CO‑FOUNDERS ANNA HLÉDIKOVÁ AND NATALIE COOKE
SURGERYAI CO‑FOUNDERS ANNA HLÉDIKOVÁ AND NATALIE COOKE

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Surgery AI is a healthcare start-up which looks to streamline the surgery booking process, which could save the NHS and other healthcare systems millions of pounds in wasted time and productivity. It was launched by two female graduates from Imperial Business School, with backgrounds in both the healthcare sector and the AI sector – merging the two skillsets together.

SURGERYAI CO‑FOUNDERS ANNA HLÉDIKOVÁ AND NATALIE COOKE
SURGERYAI CO‑FOUNDERS ANNA HLÉDIKOVÁ AND NATALIE COOKE

This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges—while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.

Surgery AI is a healthcare start-up which looks to streamline the surgery booking process, which could save the NHS and other healthcare systems millions of pounds in wasted time and productivity. It was launched by two female graduates from Imperial Business School, with backgrounds in both the healthcare sector and the AI sector – merging the two skillsets together.

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