StandWeSpeak

Futuregen Health Private Limited

StandWeSpeak

We are leveraging AI technology to build “A 21st-century sexual health ecosystem for Millennials and GenZ."

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

IND

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

1. Widespread misconceptions and misinformation about sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) amongst youth in India, including the shame and stigma attached to it. 2. Lack of access to confidential healthcare and urgent needs such as contraception, pregnancy tests, and menstrual hygiene products, resulting in higher cases of unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortion, overpopulation, sexual violence, mental health issues, and more. 3. Lack of affordability and convenience to seek Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare services. Facts and Figures: 1) 225 million women in developing countries have an unmet need for family planning, contributing to 74 million unplanned pregnancies and 36 million abortions every year.(Women Deliver) 2) 800 women die every day from preventable, pregnancy-related causes. (WHO) 3) India has the 3rd largest HIV epidemic in the world. (UNAIDS) 4) Every second child is a victim of sexual abuse, in India. (UNICEF) 5) Out of the total 48.1 million pregnancies, half (28 million) are unintended, in India. (WHO) 6) 3 million teenage girls undergo unsafe abortions, every year, globally. (UNICEF) 7) 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence, globally. (WHO)

At StandWeSpeak, an award-winning SexTech social venture, we are revolutionizing sexual health for Millennials and GenZ with our innovative AI-driven chatbot, "Mae." Mae provides sexual and reproductive health information and services “anonymously” to youth including marginalized communities (girls, women, LGBTQ+ community, Persons with Disability, etc) across the globe. By leveraging AI, Mae ensures that young people have easy access to accurate, age-appropriate, and non-judgmental information to make informed decisions about their bodies, relationships, and lives. As a one-stop platform, Mae offers a range of services, including: 1. Medically-legally accurate sexual health information. 2. Consultations with healthcare and legal experts. 3. Distribution of menstrual hygiene, sexual wellness, and contraceptive products. 4. Curated digital content, podcasts and resources. We are building a "Digital Sexual Health Ecosystem for youth" just like should be - affordable, accessible, and gender-inclusive.

Target Audience & Challenges: StandWeSpeak’s AI-driven solution, Mae, is designed for youth aged 13–35, with a focused outreach to girls, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals who have long faced systemic neglect in accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and services. This population often struggles with limited access to accurate SRH information, deeply rooted stigma, and concerns around confidentiality. Traditional education systems often fail to provide inclusive, comprehensive SRH learning. Stigma around topics like menstruation, contraception, LGBTQ+ identity, or premarital sex leaves many feeling isolated or shamed. Moreover, fear of judgment or exposure prevents youth from seeking support or care. Mae’s Transformative Impact: Mae tackles these barriers by offering medically accurate, legally sound, and age-appropriate SRH information through a completely anonymous, non-judgmental platform. It ensures confidential access to experts for virtual consultations, while also enabling users to order SRH products like contraceptives and menstrual hygiene items. Mae’s inclusive design empowers users from all backgrounds, especially underserved communities, to feel seen, heard, and safe. Through a library of podcasts, digital content, and storytelling, Mae enhances knowledge, reduces misinformation, and promotes emotional well-being. By prioritizing dignity, privacy, and inclusivity, Mae helps young people make informed, confident decisions about their bodies and futures.