Colinear is for researchers, academic teams, and early-stage startups who want to validate digital health concepts, whether health and wellbeing Apps or App based medical devices, without the high cost and delay of full app development. If you've ever designed an app or run user research but struggled to take it further because of cost, time, or regulatory hurdles, Colinear is here to bridge that gap. It's for anyone who wants to validate concepts, test functionality, and involve end users early in the process.

Colinear doesn't replace tools like Figma or wireframes, and we still recommend using these platforms for designing your App, visualising your ideas and testing UI/UX features. Colinear was developed to be the next step that lets you test functional apps with end users, including data collection, machine-learning integration, and interactive workflows, long before bespoke software development is required.

End users are often involved in the design of digital health apps, providing feedback on ideas, sketches, or wireframes, however they can then be left waiting months or even years before a functional product is available to test. Colinear was developed to change that. Our platform lets you continue engaging end users throughout the entire prototyping process, bringing them back into the loop at every stage. Researchers can run early iterative testing with functional prototypes, gather real interactions and data, and refine their app based on genuine user input - all before committing to bespoke software development. Colinear is an ideal and powerful tool for co-design and other participatory design methods commonly used in Digital Health Research.

No, for most projects, coding is not required to build or deploy your app. Colinear is designed to let researchers from both technical and non-technical backgrounds configure and deploy functional prototypes quickly. End users can also engage directly with projects, making Colinear a powerful tool for co-design. Coding is only needed for machine-learning integration, and we provide guidance and documentation to support this.

Colinear is flexible enough to support a wide range of research studies based on different methodologies: feasibility or proof-of-concept studies, usability testing, machine-learning algorithm validation, data gathering, patient engagement research, and even pilot clinical studies. Our platform lends itself particularly well to studies featuring participatory and co-design methods, as Apps can be configured during user workshops and tested as part of the co-design or participatory process. You can configure workflows, collect multiple types of data, and iterate on your app with users, all while maintaining a safe, compliant research environment.

Absolutely! Colinear is built for collaboration. Multiple team members can access the dashboard, configure prototypes, monitor data collection, and review results together. Everyone stays in sync, whether you're in the same office or spread across the world.

Colinear was specifically designed to meet the security, governance and privacy standards required by most academic and research institutions. While each committee makes its own decisions, our platform provides the tools, structure, and documentation researchers need to support ethical approval. From secure data handling to participant management, we've designed Colinear to help researchers navigate approvals confidently and efficiently. Our consultants can also provide assistance for early-stage innovators interested in running their first user studies that require ethical approval.

Colinear is a research and prototyping platform - it's not a long-term production environment. That said, once your study is complete, our consultants can work with you to create a clear next-step plan for bespoke software development. You'll know exactly what to do to take your tested prototype to a deployable, compliant product.

Yes! Colinear supports integration with smartwatches and other connected devices to collect physiological, behavioral, and environmental data. You can test how your app interacts with real-world devices, see how users engage with sensors, and capture rich data that can help refine your research or machine-learning models. Colinear also allows you to present this data to users in different ways, giving immediate feedback, visualisations, or summaries that can inform their experience and guide iterative improvements to your app. Need custom integrations? Get in touch we'll work with you to make it happen.

We offer a range of payment options to suit different organisations and funding arrangements. If you are purchasing through a university or research institution, we can support your organisation's standard procurement process by providing quotes, invoices, and supplier information where required. Please get in touch to find out if we are already a registered supplier at your institution. Alternatively, if procurement is not necessary, you can pay securely online using a debit or credit card, allowing your project to get started more quickly.

Payment is required before your study is deployed on the Colinear platform. However, we understand that research funding and university procurement timelines do not always align with project schedules. Where possible, we'll work with you to agree a payment timeline that accommodates your funding arrangements while keeping your project on track.

We understand that research timelines can change due to ethics approvals, participant recruitment, funding, or protocol amendments. If your study is delayed, we'll work with you to adjust your project timeline where possible. Our pricing is based on the delivery of your study rather than a fixed calendar period, giving you the flexibility to complete your research without unnecessary pressure if timelines shift.

Yes. Colinear costs can be included within relevant research funding applications. We can provide supporting information, including project scope, pricing, and technical requirements and data governance information to help with your application.

If you would like to run an additional study using the same app or platform configuration, you can extend your use of the platform to support further research activities. Additional studies may require changes to your existing configuration, participant groups, data collection requirements, or study workflows. We will work with you to determine the most appropriate approach and provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.

Once you submit your application, we'll review your project to determine whether it is a suitable fit for the early access trial. If shortlisted, we'll arrange an introductory call to discuss your study, research objectives, technical requirements, and implementation needs. Following the call, if your study meets the trial requirements, you'll receive a tailored proposal outlining the scope of the trial, pricing, and next steps. Once confirmed, we'll begin onboarding and support you through configuring and deploying your study on the Colinear platform. If we are unable to accommodate your project within the early access trial, you will receive priority access to the platform at public launch, alongside dedicated onboarding support to help you get started.

Participation in the Colinear early access trial is available from £6,000 per project. Pricing depends on the complexity of your study, including factors such as participant numbers, data collection requirements, connected devices, and any custom workflows. As an early access team, you'll receive discounted pricing, dedicated onboarding and support, and custom features built to meet the exact needs of your project. Additional discounts may be available for undergraduate, master's, and PhD student-led projects and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, while we're based in the United Kingdom, we welcome applications from academic institutions around the world.

The early access offer currently supports a growing range of consumer and research-grade connected devices, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, Bluetooth-enabled health devices, and smartphone sensors. If your study requires a specific device or wearable, we'll assess compatibility during onboarding and work with you to determine the most appropriate integration approach.

The early access programme aims to support a wide range of user research studies based on different methodologies: feasibility or proof-of-concept studies, usability testing, machine-learning algorithm validation, data gathering, patient engagement research, and even pilot clinical studies. Our platform lends itself particularly well to studies featuring participatory and co-design methods, as Apps can be configured during user workshops and tested as part of the co-design or participatory process. You can configure workflows, collect multiple types of data, and iterate your app with real users, all while maintaining a safe, compliant research environment. If you are unsure if we can support your type of study or research, please contact us or fill out an application above and someone from our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Whether ethics approval is required depends on the purpose and design of your study. Colinear provides the technical infrastructure to support research studies but does not replace your institution's ethics review process. If your study involves collecting data from human participants, you will need to obtain the appropriate research ethics approval before deployment. During onboarding, we will work with you to understand your study requirements and ensure your Colinear configuration aligns with your approved research protocol. We can also support you during your ethics application and provide all necessary information related to data privacy, collection, storage and handling. If you are unsure whether your project requires ethics approval, we recommend discussing this with your institution's research ethics committee before beginning participant recruitment. You do not need to have ethics approval in place when applying for the trial, ethics can be obtained after acceptance onto the early access trial.

No. Colinear is designed to enable researchers to configure and deploy digital health studies without requiring a dedicated software development team. During the early access trial, our software engineers will work closely with your team to configure and deliver your application, providing technical expertise throughout the development and deployment process. The platform provides the tools to customise and test digital health applications, while our team supports you with more complex integrations, workflows, and technical requirements.