We build the future of medical cannabis.
Advocacy. Events. Technology. Three pillars, one mission — moving the UK medical cannabis industry forward.
A council did a "smell test" on a patient's home.
In late 2024, a legally prescribed medical cannabis patient was targeted by her own council. They wanted to test whether her medication was "seeping through walls." She had nobody to turn to. No solicitor understood cannabis law. No charity covered it. Nobody picked up the phone.
So we did. CannCare was born — a free advocacy service built by patients, for patients. The patient won her case. Then the calls kept coming. Thousands of them. In April 2025, Phytoventures Ltd was incorporated to ensure CannCare stays funded and free forever, by building a sustainable business around it: development services, events, and brands that channel revenue back into advocacy.
Advocacy First
Everything we build funds CannCare. Every penny of development revenue, every event ticket, every brand partnership — it goes back to keeping patient advocacy free.
Industry Insiders
We don't build for cannabis from the outside. We're patients ourselves. We know the law, the clinics, the prescriptions, the discrimination — because we've lived every part of it.
Full-Stack, In-House
From brand strategy to backend infrastructure, we build everything ourselves. No outsourcing, no agencies, no middlemen. Just a team of 10+ developers, designers, and advocates.
We don't just build websites.
We engineer platforms.
Our development team builds the digital infrastructure the cannabis industry runs on. Every project is compliance-aware, WCAG accessible, and built for scale.
Web Design & Development
Server-rendered, edge-cached, sub-second TTFB. We build sites on Node.js, Express, and vanilla JS with zero framework bloat — every kilobyte is intentional.
Platform Engineering
Patient portals with role-based access, real-time dashboards, booking systems with payment integration, and custom business tools built on PostgreSQL and Redis.
E-Commerce
Compliance-aware storefronts with age-gating, PCI DSS payment flows, and inventory management built for the regulatory requirements CBD and cannabis brands face.
Compliance & Regulatory Tools
Automated compliance checking, audit trail logging, GDPR data handling, and regulatory reporting dashboards. We build software that keeps you on the right side of UK law.
Infrastructure & DevOps
CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, uptime monitoring, SSL management, DDoS protection, and 24/7 incident response. We don't just build it — we keep it running. Every site we manage sits behind Cloudflare with automated failover and real-time alerting.
We're always listening.
Patients are at the centre of everything we do. We monitor what they're saying, what they're creating, and what they need — so we can act before problems become crises.
Patient Monitoring
We track patient organisations, community forums, social channels, and advocacy groups across the UK. We evaluate feedback, sentiment, and emerging concerns — building a real-time picture of what patients are experiencing, creating, and asking for.
Due Diligence & Vetting
Not everyone in this space has patients' best interests at heart. We vet every partner, vendor, and collaboration — verifying credentials, scrutinising supply chains, and flagging bad actors before they get close to the communities we serve.
Event Security
At CannConnect, we work with trusted partners like Capricorn Security to ensure every event is safe, professionally managed, and thoroughly vetted. We take no chances with patient safety or community trust.
Risk Assessment
From regulatory exposure to reputational risk, we map the threat landscape for our brands and the patients who depend on them. This industry has risks — we make sure we see them first.
Quality care shouldn't cost more
than you can afford.
We work with trusted partners to bring high-quality CBD products and services to patients on low incomes, Universal Credit, and disability benefits — because access to care should never depend on your bank balance.
Reduced-Cost Products
Through partnerships with brands like British Cannabis™, we negotiate reduced pricing on high-quality CBD products for patients who need them most. No compromise on quality — just a fairer price.
Partner Network
We're building a growing network of brands, clinics, and suppliers who share our belief that patient access comes first. Every partner is vetted, every product is tested, and every price is transparent.
Eligibility & Verification
We verify eligibility discreetly and respectfully — Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, and other qualifying benefits. The process is simple, private, and designed to remove barriers, not create them.
No Hidden Costs
What you see is what you pay. No subscriptions, no sign-up fees, no upselling. CannAccess exists to make things cheaper for patients — not to create another revenue stream.
Where the industry meets
the people it serves.
CannConnect creates safe, welcoming spaces where patients and industry come together — to share experiences, build trust, and shape the future of cannabis care in the UK.
Patient-First Events
Every CannConnect event is designed around patients. Open forums, Q&A panels, one-to-one consultations, and community meetups — all in professionally managed, judgement-free environments.
Industry & Patient Networking
We bring together clinics, brands, researchers, and patients in the same room. Real conversations, real feedback, real relationships — bridging the gap between those who make products and those who use them.
Safe & Secure Spaces
Every venue is vetted, every event is staffed by our security partner Capricorn Security, and every attendee is treated with dignity. We take safeguarding seriously — no exceptions.
Regular Programme
CannConnect isn't a one-off. We run a regular calendar of events across the UK — from intimate roundtables to larger-scale expos — so the conversation never stops.
Your idea. Your project.
Our backing.
Phytoventures funds patient-led projects that bring the community together. If you've got an idea that helps patients, we want to hear it — and help make it happen.
Project Yarn
A group of patients came together with a brilliant idea — handmade plushies crafted from hemp yarn, sprayed with terpenes for a calming, therapeutic touch. Phytoventures is proudly funding this venture, supporting the patients behind it from concept to creation.
How It Works
Patients pitch their ideas to us — whether it's a product, a service, a community project, or something totally new. If it benefits patients and the wider community, we'll look at funding it, providing resources, and helping bring it to life.
Patient-First, Always
This isn't a corporate accelerator. There are no equity grabs or hidden terms. We fund projects because they're good for patients. The creators keep ownership, we provide the support — it's that simple.
Submit Your Idea
Got a project that could make a difference? We're actively looking for the next patient-led venture to back. Get in touch with your idea — no matter how early-stage — and let's talk about making it real.
CannCare didn't just help me with my case — they changed my life. For the first time, someone actually understood what I was going through as a medical cannabis patient.— A CannCare patient
Let's build something
together.
Whether you need advocacy support, want to sponsor an event, or need a platform built for your cannabis business — we'd love to hear from you.