New funding programme to accelerate healthcare innovation in the East Midlands

Medilink Midlands and Health Innovation East Midlands (formerly East Midlands Academic Health Science Network – EMAHSN) have joined forces to launch a new programme designed to support and accelerate health innovations in the region.

The Health Innovation Fund offers support of between £5,000 and £10,000 to enable East Midlands-based SMEs or businesses working with East Midlands healthcare system partners to further advance disruptive innovations that are ripe for NHS uptake and have significant potential for rapid economic return for the region.

Launching on 1 January 2024, the Fund is seeking late-stage innovations that are market-ready but require an injection of funding to overcome barriers to market entry for successful deployment and scale with the potential for rapid economic return for the region.

Applications can come from any area of technology relevant to the health and care sector but must demonstrate system interest and how the business is approaching net zero and patient and public involvement.

If you are interested in finding out more, visit Health Innovation East Midlands website to read the guidance notes and FAQs.

Potential applicants can get in contact for application support at healthinnovationfund@medilinkmidlands.com

Applications are open from 1st January until 1st March 2024. Please note submissions made after the closing date will not be accepted so register early on our application portal to get started.