A Personal Mission Born in Argentina
While working at Hospital Provincial de Rosario in Argentina, Jamaican health professional Eugenie Addison witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of air pollution on public health. The deadly effects of airborne diseases became deeply personal when she lost both her father and aunt to chronic respiratory illnesses and COVID-19.
Fueled by professional insight and personal grief, Addison made it her mission to reduce fatalities and hospitalizations caused by toxic gases and airborne pathogens.
Senzi.Me: Innovation with Purpose
That mission led to the creation of Senzi.Me, a pioneering start-up harnessing proprietary technology to tackle air quality challenges head-on.
Senzi.Me, founded in 2019, provides a patented, AI-powered indoor air quality monitoring system. The system can detect specific pathogens, bacteria, and gases—including Type A influenza, Legionella bacteria, and formaldehyde—within minutes.
With patents secured in several countries, Addison continues to grow her company’s global footprint.
Catalyst Accelerator: Fueling the Vision
Recently, Addison completed the Catalyst Accelerator Programme by Novamed’s subsidiary, Catalyst—sponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Development Bank of Jamaica.
“The Catalyst Accelerator programme provided Senzi.Me with the critical resources and strategic guidance we needed to refine our business model and plan for scalable growth. It’s an excellent initiative for entrepreneurs who are either new to business or need support to take their ventures to the next level,”
— Eugenie Addison
Dr Samantha Johnson, general manager at Catalyst, emphasized:
“Senzi.Me’s global vision was at the heart of the strategic guidance provided. Addison gained insights from respected industry leaders like Dr David Walcott (Rhodes Scholar), Romario Sterling (Victoria Mutual Wealth Management), and experts from Rock Health. The programme also featured Melvyn Lubega—Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree and founder of South African unicorn Go1.”
Taking Senzi.Me to the Global Stage
Thanks to her participation in Catalyst, Addison was selected to exhibit and speak at the Arab World Health Expo 2025 in Dubai—one of the Middle East’s largest healthcare exhibitions, known for highlighting cutting-edge advancements in global health care.
Dr Johnson shared:
“Senzi.Me is more than just a health-tech innovation—it’s a company with a unique value proposition. We’re proud to support Addison as she puts Caribbean innovation on the global map.”
$40 Million Raised and Counting
Addison also successfully raised over $40 million USD for Senzi.Me and is currently participating in the Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator, a prestigious U.S.-based program supporting high-growth, scalable start-ups led by diverse founders.
“We are getting so much traction in such a short time. There are opportunities for more investment and partnership in the US, which can help us scale,”
— Eugenie Addison
Championing Caribbean Innovation
Addison urges greater support for Caribbean-founded health start-ups, noting the ongoing reliance on international markets for critical resources.
“Most health-tech start-ups in the Caribbean face major challenges accessing the resources needed to scale. Jamaica is rich in talent and innovation, but there is a critical need for better access to investment networks.”
Paving the Way Forward
Senzi.Me’s participation at the Arab World Health Expo provided exposure to:
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Global healthcare markets
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Strategic partnerships
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Opportunities to refine the product for broader adoption
Dr Johnson concluded:
“By securing a place in Techstars and earning a spot at the Arab World Health Expo, Senzi.Me is not just putting its technology on the global stage—it’s also paving the way for more Caribbean-founded start-ups to break into international markets.”
Final Thoughts
Eugenie Addison’s journey—from personal tragedy to pioneering health-tech innovation—is a powerful reminder that resilience, innovation, and vision can create global change. Senzi.Me is not just a company—it’s a movement for cleaner air and healthier lives around the world.
