UpLeap

breathe medical AG

UpLeap

AI-powered microlearning platform delivering scenario-based clinical training - like Duolingo, but built for doctors and nurses

Zürich, Switzerland

CHE

For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models

Globally, about 8.2 million deaths each year are linked to medical errors - many resulting from insufficient training of healthcare professionals. Studies show that 40–50% of medical staff feel underprepared for their clinical roles, reflecting a systemic lack of access to practical, continuous training. This issue affects both high- and low-resource settings, but is particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where healthcare workforces are significantly understaffed, patient volumes are high, and resources for structured training are limited. Many healthcare facilities lack the time, tools, or capacity to provide regular, context-relevant training. As a result, staff often rely on outdated knowledge, peer instruction, or informal “learning by doing” on real patients. Existing training solutions - such as workshops, static e-learning, or printed manuals - are too theoretical, time-consuming, or disconnected from everyday clinical realities. This training gap has direct consequences: it reduces clinical confidence, increases the risk of preventable errors, and contributes to unequal care quality within and between health systems. In the communities we work with - such as in South Africa, Zambia, Nigeria, and Kenya - this problem is not just about access, but about delivering relevant, scalable, and consistent training within the practical constraints of daily healthcare delivery.

UpLeap is an AI-powered training platform that provides short, scenario-based clinical training for healthcare professionals - designed to fit seamlessly into their daily work. Think of it as a “Duolingo for Medical”: users complete frequent, interactive microlearning sessions that help them practice and retain real-world clinical skills. Our platform uses AI to transform local medical guidelines, protocols, and SOPs into interactive training modules. This means every scenario is tailored to the specific context, role, and resources of the user. Healthcare workers can train individually or in teams, and institutions can easily manage and monitor training progress through a central dashboard. The technology behind UpLeap includes retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), custom prompt engineering, and an AI-driven content generation framework that is currently evolving toward a modular agent-based architecture. We're also developing a trust layer to ensure content transparency and validation at scale. UpLeap is accessible via mobile and web, works in low-connectivity settings, and supports a wide range of clinical roles and specialties. It enables consistent, scalable, and context-relevant training without requiring staff to leave their work environment - making high-quality learning finally feasible for health systems under pressure.

UpLeap serves frontline healthcare workers - including doctors, nurses, midwives, and clinical officers - who are responsible for delivering patient care, often under high pressure and with limited access to training. These professionals are frequently underserved when it comes to structured, practical, and continuous learning. Many work in facilities that lack the capacity, tools, or expertise to set up consistent in-service training. As a result, they are often left to learn informally, relying on peers or “learning by doing” in real clinical situations. This gap not only impacts professionals’ confidence and growth, but also contributes to preventable medical errors and inconsistent care quality. UpLeap addresses this need by providing accessible, context-specific training that can be completed in short sessions, without taking time away from patient care. By integrating learning into daily routines, UpLeap empowers healthcare workers to strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, and stay aligned with local protocols. Over time, this leads to better patient outcomes, more resilient health systems, and greater job satisfaction among staff. We are currently focusing on a few selected countries and partnerships - including South Africa, Zambia (with SolidarMed), Nigeria, Kenya, and India - to validate and scale our approach in diverse healthcare environments.