About Ciba Health

Ciba Health is a cutting-edge chronic care management platform focused on reversing chronic diseases through root-cause treatment. Their primary clients include health plans, insurance companies, and health systems.

The Plug and Play Impact

Ciba Health’s journey with Plug and Play Abu Dhabi (PNP) has been nothing short of transformative. Through their participation in the accelerator program, Ciba Health successfully entered the GCC market, establishing a fully owned subsidiary in Abu Dhabi to support regional expansion. The program facilitated high-value connections, including introductions to major insurance carriers, the Department of Health, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), and strategic investors. These relationships significantly accelerated their growth and visibility in the region. Additionally, Ciba Health initiated discussions with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) for a joint clinical study, further strengthening their clinical and research capabilities. Their story even gained media attention, culminating in a feature on CNN Middle East—an opportunity made possible through the PNP network.

“This engagement opened the doors of the GCC region wide open to us… All of this would not have been possible without the help and support of PNP AD and our participation in the accelerator program.”
— Dr. Innocent Clement, Founder & CEO, Ciba Health

Growth Timeline

  • Mar 2022: Joined Novo Nordisk Obesity Accelerator powered by Plug and Play
  • Aug 2022: Plug and Play invests in Ciba Health’s seed round
  • Sept 2022: Middle East HQ established in Abu Dhabi
  • Dec 2022: Initiated RCT discussions with ATRC, Cleveland Clinic, and Imperial College
  • Mar 2023: Joined Plug and Play Alberta Health Accelerator
  • July 2023: Edmonton HQ launched
  • Oct–Dec 2023: 3,000-patient pilot launched with Alberta Health System
  • Nov–Dec 2023: Closed $10M Series A funding
  • Apr 2024: CNN Middle East feature

Why This Matters

Ciba Health’s success story is a testament to the power of strategic acceleration and global collaboration. At Scale 360, we’re proud to work alongside Plug and Play to empower startups that want to expand to the UAE to scale across borders, access new markets, and drive meaningful innovation for the region.