How can technology combat the global threat of counterfeit medicines? 

Monika Stepanova, CEO and co-founder of Lightly Technologies, shares how her Czech start-up is pioneering a portable solution to detect fake drugs—helping law enforcement agencies and public health authorities tackle a crisis that is rapidly escalating worldwide.

Discover how Lightly Technologies’ patented UV fingerprinting method not only identifies counterfeit substances but also cross-matches drug shipments globally, a breakthrough innovation in forensic analysis. Monika also reflects on the challenges of hardware development, navigating government partnerships, and scaling impact-driven innovation—along with the invaluable support received from EIT Health’s Jumpstarter programme.