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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy:  Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-building-a-value-proposition-that-works-for-the-nhs/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-building-a-value-proposition-that-works-for-the-nhs-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support
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SUMMARY:Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a free series of online webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy and Accelerated Surgical Care HealthTech Research Centre. These sessions are designed to help HealthTech innovators strengthen their approach to NHS engagement\, funding\, and investor readiness. \nA strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as: \n✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding\n✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know \nUpcoming Sessions \n1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding\n📅 Monday\, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nLearn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey. \n2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS\n📅 Tuesday\, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nDiscover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers. \n3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness\n📅 Wednesday\, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)\nUnderstand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively. \nThese sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders\, SMEs\, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to: \nCommunicate value clearly to the NHS\nApproach grant funding strategically\nPrepare for investor engagement \nIf you’re building in HealthTech and want to strengthen your strategy\, we’d love for you to join us!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/webinars-in-partnership-with-healthtech-training-academy-ready-to-raise-a-gateway-to-investor-readiness/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T163000
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SUMMARY:SME Workshop on Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:An online funding workshop for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) trying to get research funding for a health or life sciences innovation. This workshop is geared towards those applying to schemes such as the NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) scheme\, and Innovate UK’s Biomedical Catalyst.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/sme-workshop-on-grant-applications/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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SUMMARY:HealthTech Forum: Accelerating the development of HealthTech for Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION:Join the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Rehabilitation for the latest instalment of the HealthTech Forum’s event series\, sharing knowledge and insights from across the HealthTech landscape. This webinar will provides insights into the use of HealthTech in Rehabilitation\, and the innovative framework employed by the HRC in Rehabilitation to support innovators. \nHealthTech Research Centre (HRCs) help medical devices\, digital technology\, diagnostics and in vitro diagnostics innovators to develop\, evaluate and validate new health innovations to address healthcare challenges. As a recently established research centre\, the HRC in Rehabilitation has developed a unique methodology for pairing innovators to the right support. The HRC will share insightful reflections on the 3 successful rounds of innovator calls they have completed using this methodology so far. \nAttendees can expect to learn about: \n\nHealthTech in Rehabilitation: an introduction to the significance of medical devices\, diagnostics and digital technologies used in Rehabilitation.\nA new framework for onboarding innovators: an overview of the unique innovation funnel support framework utilised by the HRC in Rehabilitation.\nOperational learnings: transparent reflections on the new framework and the lessons learned over its first year of operation.\n\nThe session will be especially useful for Rehabilitation HealthTech innovators\, research professionals and anyone interested in the work of NIHR’s HealthTech Research Centres.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/healthtech-forum-accelerating-the-development-of-healthtech-for-rehabilitation/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Building a high performing team
DESCRIPTION:High-performing teams are built on trust\, self-awareness and safe conflict. \nThis 60-minute webinar explores the essential “T&Cs” that underpin exceptional team dynamics. It will help you cultivate these qualities by deepening your awareness\, fostering psychological safety and practicing safe\, collaborative conflict. \nBy attending you will: \n\nunderstand team performance and assess where your team is\nexplore what true inclusion looks like and ways to embed it\nreflect on what your best looks like and how preferences impact others\ndiscover strategies for managing conflict and building psychological safety\, to enhance team performance\n\nThere will also be a Q&A after the session.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/building-a-high-performing-team/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T160000
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SUMMARY:Rehabilitation Technology Showcase
DESCRIPTION:NIHR Brain Injury HRC Rehabilitation Technology Showcase Wednesday\, February 11th\, 2026.\n\n\n\nThis exciting event that explores the latest advancements in rehabilitation technology. Whether you’re a healthcare professional\, researcher\, or simply interested in this field\, this showcase is for you! Let’s come together to learn\, share ideas\, and network with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the future of brain injury rehabilitation\,\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nIf you would like to attend the showcase\, please register using the link below.\n\n\n\n\nCall for Presentations\nIf you are interested in presenting your technology at the event\, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below:\nhttps://forms.gle/kScWgufhiwXqi9ir6 (https://forms.gle/kScWgufhiwXqi9ir6)\n\n\n\nPlease note that only seven presentation slots are available. Selections will be made by our panel of Rehabilitation Technology experts.\n\n 
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/rehabilitation-technology-showcase/
LOCATION:Friends House\, London\, 173-177 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 2B\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T200000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Divide: Inclusion\, Culture & Opportunity in Bradford
DESCRIPTION:This one’s all about digital inclusion…who gets to access health and tech\, and who’s being left behind. We’ll be chatting about everything from digital literacy and poverty to cultural and language barriers\, and how communities in Bradford are already leading the way with creative\, grassroots solutions. It’s part of our Inclusive Innovation for Better Health programme (yep\, the one we’re running thanks to that brilliant West Yorkshire grant). \n \nAnd as always\, it’s all about centring lived experience\, learning together and making digital health fairer for everyone. \n \nConfirmed speakers:\n\n\nAisha Hameed\, Digital Inclusion Manager\, Bradford Digital Inclusion Programme \n\n\nMark Hindmarsh\, Director of Strategy and Transformation\, Bradford NHS FT
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/bridging-the-digital-divide-inclusion-culture-opportunity-in-bradford/
LOCATION:Lister Mill\, Lister Mill\, Patent St\, Bradford\, West Yorkshire\, BD9 5BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar Series - 11 - How to Develop a PPI Group
DESCRIPTION:About this event: The Bristol-based PPI group has worked as part of the heart surgery prehabilitation research team for four years\, evolving from a development grant partner into an essential component of the current study. We will reflect on our journey\, discussing both the successes we’ve celebrated and the hurdles we’ve overcome. By sharing this practical knowledge\, we hope to offer valuable insights to the research community and public contributors on how PPI can effectively co design and improve medical research.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-series-11-how-to-develop-a-ppi-group/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T201306
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SUMMARY:Medical Device Regulation Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a medical device but unsure of the requirements you need to meet? This masterclass will help you to determine your device’s risk classification and understand the necessary regulations and conformity requirements. \nWho should attend?\nInnovators in MedTech and digital health solutions including startup founders\, academic researchers\, clinicians\, students and technology transfer professionals. \nWhat will you learn?\nBy the end of the workshop you will be able to: \n\nIdentify if your device / digital health solution is a medical device.\nClassify your medical device according to the Medical Device Regulation (EU) risk levels.\nFind the requirements your medical device needs to conform with.\n\nRegMetrics\nRegMetrics is a compliance software that simplifies the regulatory journey for MedTech innovators. It makes compliance easier\, faster\, and more cost-effective with clear\, step-by-step guidance and AI tools to increase productivity. \nNational Institute for Health Research (NIHR)\nThis workshop is in partnership with the NIHR Community Healthcare MedTech and In vitro Diagnostic Co-operative (MIC)\, that focuses on the robust in-context evaluation and development of diagnostic devices and in vitro diagnostic tests of relevance to community healthcare.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/medical-device-regulation-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T201306
CREATED:20260216T123003Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the EU Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/746 Online workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing a in vitro diagnostic device for the health sector? Are you unsure if you need to adhere to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or what the risk classification of your device is according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulations? Or which requirements your device need to conform to? Then this workshop is for you.\n\n\nDetailed Description\nThe objective of this workshop is to learn the first key aspects of the In Vitro Diagnostic medical device regulations: to determine when a product is a in vitro medical device\, what the risk classification of the device is and what the next steps are. \nWho should attend? \nPeople who are working in the area of In vitro diagnostic medical devices\, including: academic\nresearchers\, clinicians\, science students\, innovators\, start up’s\, SME’s\, research council\, research\nservices and tech transfer support. \nWhat will I learn? \nBy the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:\n• Identify if a device is an In vitro diagnostic medical device.\n• Classify a device according to the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (EU) risk\nlevels.\n• Find the requirements that In Vitro Diagnostic medical devices need to conform too.\n• Hands on experience in using the regulatory tool: RegMetrics.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-the-eu-diagnostic-medical-devices-regulation-eu-2017-746-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T163000
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SUMMARY:From Insight to Impact: Women’s Health Design Jam – Leeds
DESCRIPTION:A one-day collaborative innovation experience exploring women’s health challenges \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a Women’s Health Design Jam – a one-day\, hands-on experience bringing together curious\, creative\, and mission-driven people to explore real-world challenges in women’s health. \nThis is open to anyone\, and you don’t need a startup idea or prior entrepreneurial experience to participate. The design jam is all about learning\, collaborating\, and exploring how insight can lead to meaningful solutions. \nAcross the day\, you’ll: \n\nWork in small\, multidisciplinary teams to explore women’s health inequalities\nCombine lived experience\, research\, data\, and professional insight to understand root causes\nApply inclusive design and early-stage innovation methods\nCo-create and sense-check early ideas in a supportive\, collaborative environment\nExperience the same approach used in our Women’s Health Venture Builder programme\n\nWho this is for:This design jam is for anyone curious about women’s health\, social impact\, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants often come from academia\, technology\, healthcare\, public sector\, community organisations\, or simply bring lived experience or unique perspectives. All are welcome. \nWhy attend: \n\nGain practical experience in research-led innovation methods\nConnect with diverse peers and ecosystem partners\nReflect on how insight can become impact in women’s health\nExplore whether you’d like to progress to the full Women’s Health Venture Builder programme (attendance is part of the recruitment process\, but there’s no requirement to continue)
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-insight-to-impact-womens-health-design-jam-leeds/
LOCATION:Nexus Leeds\, Nexus at Leeds University\, Discovery Way University of Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:NIHR Webinar: Is a career in research for me? - social care and social work
DESCRIPTION:This 75-minute webinar is for anyone interested in exploring research as part of their career in social care and social work. The NIHR funds world-leading health and social care research that improves people’s health and wellbeing\, while also promoting economic growth.  \nWe also support research careers\, offering opportunities to develop new skills\, access training and funding\, and join a supportive network\, while contributing to research that has real-world impact.  \nThe webinar will cover:  \ninsights into life as a research professional\, shared by researchers at different career stages\nan overview of research career pathways and what research work looks like in practice\nkey opportunities and challenges within research careers\nAttend to discover:  \nfirst-hand perspectives on what it’s really like to work in research\nthe range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field\nour role in supporting individuals to develop research skills and career development\nYou will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters at the end.  \nThe webinar will be chaired by Catherine Robinson\, Professor of Social Care Research at the University of Manchester.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-webinar-is-a-career-in-research-for-me-social-care-and-social-work/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support,Non - HRC Events
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