AAPTA Gut Genius Named AI StartUp of the Year at 2025 Northern Ireland StartUp Awards

Dr Shubham Baviskar

EMEEN Publication

Belfast-based health tech innovator AAPTA Gut Genius has been awarded the coveted AI StartUp of the Year title at the 2025 Northern Ireland StartUp Awards, recognising its pioneering work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and gut health.

Founded in 2024 by Dr. Shubham Baviskar, AAPTA Gut Genius has rapidly emerged as a leading force in personalised health innovation.

The company’s breakthrough lies in its non-invasive, AI-integrated diagnostic platform that empowers individuals to monitor gut health in real time. By combining AI-powered analysis with tailored nutrition recommendations, the platform offers users a smarter, science-led path to improved digestive wellbeing and holistic health.

Dr. Baviskar shared: “This award is a powerful endorsement of our vision to revolutionise gut health through accessible science, technology, and personal empowerment. We are deeply committed to advancing our R&D and scaling a solution that puts people in control of their health journeys.”

AAPTA Gut Genius’s recognition highlights the growing global relevance of health tech solutions coming out of Northern Ireland and the role AI is playing in shaping the future of preventative healthcare.

EMEEN is proud to celebrate this milestone as a remarkable example of ethnic minority-led innovation and entrepreneurship contributing to Northern Ireland’s thriving startup ecosystem. We applaud Dr. Baviskar and the AAPTA team for demonstrating how cutting-edge research, AI integration, and purpose-driven leadership can create transformative business models with real societal impact.

Written By Steve Lazars