# Impact-Driven Health Tech Startups Preciva is Pioneering Accessible Cervical Cancer Screenings By Rebecca Byers | Published 2013-05-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preciva References: [pdx.edu](http://www.pdx.edu/impactentrepreneurs/incubator-members-and-graduates) & [preciva](http://preciva.com/) Preciva is a startup social enterprise on a mission to design and distribute an innovative and accessible cervical cancer screening test in developing countries such as India, where one fourth of all cervical cancer deaths occur. Preciva recently completed a StartSomeGood campaign to much success, raising an estimated $11,000, funds the startup will use to finish development on its prototype for an easy-to-use cervical cancer screening test. Preciva was a founding member of the Portland State University Social Innovation Incubator and is a Certified B Corp, while they have also received several awards and other recognition for their groundbreaking work. Founded in 2005, Preciva's prototype is tiny, portable, and is poised to change the face of [women's cervical health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-of-womens-health). **Contact Information** Preciva [website](http://preciva.com) Preciva on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/preciva) Preciva on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/Preciva) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Accessible Cervical Cancer Screenings:** Creating innovative and affordable methods for cervical cancer screenings in developing countries. - **Social Innovation Incubator:** Supporting and fostering startups focused on social impact and innovation. - **Portable Health Tech:** Developing compact and portable healthcare solutions for improved accessibility and convenience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthtech:** Leveraging technology to improve healthcare and address medical challenges. - **Social Enterprises:** Developing businesses with a focus on generating positive social impact. - **Biotechnology:** Exploring advancements in biotechnology to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Self-Screening Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teal-wand.md) - [AI-Powered At-Home Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feminai.md) - [HPV Home-Testing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hometesting-kits.md) - [Women's Health AI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cercle.md) - [At-Home Cancer Screening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfine.md) - [At-Home Screening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkable-health.md) - [Affordable Eco-friendly FemCare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periodhealth-femalehealth-pregnancycare-femalehygiene.md) - [AI-Assisted Women’s Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinky-promise.md) - [At-Home Cervical Cancer Screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cervical-cancer-screening.md)