Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London has opened applications for
the second cohort of the Accelerating FemTech programme! Funded by
Innovate UK and the Medical Research Council, this national programme helps
early-stage companies, university spinouts and entrepreneurial-minded
academics focused on women’s health to gain commercial and funding
momentum they need for long-term success.
Accelerating FemTech offers bespoke support, targeted workshops, and
mentoring to enhance product development, entrepreneurship skills and
stakeholder engagement across the NHS and academia. The programme will
also support participants in preparing for a special closed-call feasibility funding
opportunity through the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst, delivered alongside
a collaborative learning programme and facilitated networking with key NHS
and health sector stakeholders.
Abigail Lyons, Senior Business Innovation Manager at Digital Health &
Care Innovation Centre, said:
“Scotland’s Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is delighted to
partner with the Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London in the delivery
of this exciting Innovate UK-funded FemTech Accelerator, helping companies
to develop customer-focused solutions that address unmet needs in women’s
healthcare.”
Katherine Church, Women's Health Practice Director at SmartCo
Consulting (Accelerating FemTech Advisory Panel Member) said:
“Accelerating FemTech brings together industry, clinicians, patients and the
NHS and will wrap your fantastic innovation in commercial, strategic and
technical expertise, taking it to the next level. You'll also be one of a very small
number of companies eligible to apply for a special closed-call feasibility
funding opportunity through the Biomedical Catalyst." Applications open on Monday 9 September 2024 and close at midnight on
Sunday 13 October 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of
women's health. Apply now: https://healthinnovationnetwork.com/projects/accelerating-femtech/
Join the 101 Webinar to engage with members of the programme delivery
Frequently asked questions can be found at:
The application form can be found at:
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