A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?
- Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
- Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
- Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
- Want to know what funding is available?
- Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
- Looking to increase your competitive advantage?
Clinic dates
- Tuesday 3 December 2024
- Tuesday 11 March 2025
- Tuesday 10 June 2025
- Additional date TBC
All sessions will take place at Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:
- Health Innovation East Midlands
- Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
- Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
- University of Leicester
Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.