NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care

Evidence Generation for Diagnostics Development
2025-09-30 - 2025-10-01 | Online, United Kingdom
New diagnostics can provide great advantages to patient care. However, diagnostics developers need to provide a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates these benefits before their technologies can reach the UK market and benefit patients, the public and the health and care system.
Join us for a step-by-step guide to evidence development for new diagnostics.
Attendees will learn:
*What evidence should be produced?
*Why is the evidence important?
*How can the evidence be generated?
The course will introduce key concepts and is suitable for anyone with an interest in this area.
Presentations last 30 minutes with a 15 minute question and answer session at the end.
Attendees will receive recordings and content from the presentations after the course.

NIHR i4i Webinar: Opportunity for New MedTech Funding Applications
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Online, United Kingdom
NIHR i4i Webinar: Opportunity for New MedTech Funding Applications
By Invention for Innovation | NIHR
Join our webinar to learn about funding opportunities for new MedTech projects from NIHR i4i!

Nexus Connect: Digital Twins
2025-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Nexus Leeds, Nexus at Leeds University, Discovery Way University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA, United Kingdom
Join us at the panel and networking series Nexus Connect, for an exclusive deep dive into the world of Digital Twins, with a special focus on Nexus’ own digital twin. Enjoy refreshments, a lively panel discussion and meaningful conversations.
The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore how digital replicas of physical assets are revolutionising decision-making, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Speakers:
Dennis Dokter | Smart Cities Lead at the University of Leeds, Nexus
Michelle Morris | Professor of Data Science for Food at the University of Leeds
David McKee | Chief Technology Officer at Crysp and Digital Twin Ambassador / UK, Ireland & North America at the Digital Twin Consortium
Who’s it for?
Nexus Connect is open to anyone with an interest in innovation and collaboration, regardless of role, seniority or sector.
We welcome:
All Nexus member businesses
Entrepreneurs and professionals, at all levels, from innovative and tech-led businesses
University of Leeds academic and professional staff
About Nexus
Nexus is a vibrant community for innovators and entrepreneurs. We help turn your big ideas into reality, whether that’s developing a new product or growing a successful business. We bring together the brightest minds from business, technology and academia. Our community of high-growth businesses is located across the globe but has its physical base in a state-of-the-art innovation hub on the University of Leeds campus.

Diagnostics North East Conference 2025
2025-10-03 | The Catalyst, Science Square, Newcastle Helix,, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG, United Kingdom
‘Diagnostics in healthcare, 2035 … where will we be, and how do we get there?’

Allotype BioDiscovery: Unlocking the Power of Proteomics Olink Seminar 2025
2025-10-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Nexus Leeds, Nexus at Leeds University, Discovery Way University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA, United Kingdom
Olink and the University of Leeds are proud to announce the launch of Allotype BioDiscovery, a new venture dedicated to advancing precision proteomics and translational research.
Proteomics is taking the breakthroughs of genomics to the next level. As a vital force behind the next wave of scientific discovery, proteomics is transforming our understanding of disease mechanisms, early diagnosis and therapeutic development across many diseases and conditions – accelerating the path to personalized treatment.
Join us for an exclusive in-person event where science meets impact. Explore how affinity-based proteomics is revolutionizing drug discovery, deepening our grasp of complex diseases, and shaping the future of healthcare. Connect with leading experts, see the latest innovations in action, and be part of the conversation that’s redefining precision medicine. Come along and learn how to accelerate your proteomic discovery through strategic collaboration between academia, healthcare and drug discovery.

West Yorkshire HealthTech Launchpad – November Conference
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Leeds United A.F.C, Leeds United A.F.C Elland Road Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 0ES, United Kingdom
This first-of-its-kind event, delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire HealthTech Cluster, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Innovate UK’s West Yorkshire Health Technologies Launchpad (Hosted by Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber), and the West Yorkshire ICB’s HIVE Network, will showcase why West Yorkshire is recognised globally as a leading region for HealthTech, Innovation, and Research.
The programme will feature a full day of panels and talks designed to provide clarity on what recent government policy changes mean for innovators in West Yorkshire, how the region’s HealthTech Cluster is shaping the future for HealthTech innovation, and how innovators can access the wealth of support available. The event is open to local, national, and international HealthTech companies and innovators at any stage, as well as research and innovation leaders from the West Yorkshire HIVE Network and the West Yorkshire HealthTech Cluster.

Bionow Precision Medicine Conference 2025
2025-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Nexus Leeds, Nexus at Leeds University, Discovery Way University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA, United Kingdom
Discover how precision medicine is transforming the healthcare landscape at the 2025 Bionow Precision Medicine Conference. This event brings together thought leaders, innovators, and healthcare professionals to explore advancements in personalised treatment approaches and their impact on patients.
The conference will showcase keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, interactive exhibitions, and exceptional networking opportunities.

Connected for Care: Driving Innovation Across Industry, Academia & the NHS
2025-11-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Nexus Leeds, Nexus at Leeds University, Discovery Way University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA, United Kingdom
Connected for Care: Driving Innovation Across Industry, Academia & the NHS
📅 7 November 2025 | 📍 Nexus Leeds, University of Leeds, 08:30 – 15:30
This one-day conference unites industry, academia, and the NHS to accelerate HealthTech innovation. Join us to explore how cutting-edge technologies, regulatory pathways, and investment opportunities are shaping the future of healthcare.
Why Attend?
Learn from experts in regulation, funding, and health economics
Discover how innovations can transform patient outcomes and operational efficiency in the NHS
Connect with investors, innovators, and healthcare leaders
Gain practical insights from real-world case studies
Hosted by:
NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care
Nexus, University of Leeds
CPI – Centre for Process Innovation
Full Agenda Highlights
Opening remarks from leading innovation partners
Regulatory overview session with CPI experts
Funding & investment panel with leading VCs
Case studies in HealthTech adoption & health economics
Breakout networking sessions (Funding, Regulation, Health Economics)
Closing remarks and panel discussion

HRC Brain Health Innovation
2025-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Science Gallery, Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9GU, United Kingdom

Leeds Hospital Charity: Innovation Funding Call
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Leeds Hospitals Charity is excited to announce the next round of funding available to support innovative projects within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This funding round focuses on healthcare innovation, specifically around the themes of:

Access into hospitals
Discharge from hospitals

Futures, Foresight and Horizon Scanning Conference 2025
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-20 | The Catalyst, Science Square, Newcastle Helix,, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG, United Kingdom
This year’s conference is shaped by the central theme of Equity, Ethics and Inclusivity — a call to action for more responsible, transparent, and equitable approaches to shaping the future of health and care. As we face rapid technological advancements, shifting societal needs, and increasingly complex health challenges, we must ensure that innovation works for everyone, not just the few. Across all discussions and sessions, we will be exploring how equity, ethics, and inclusivity is embedded into foresight, research, and decision-making practices from the outset. Through this lens, we will explore the following key sub-themes :

Advancing Horizon Scanning, Foresight & Futures Methodologies – Exploring cutting-edge methodologies in horizon scanning, foresight & futures.
Emerging Disruptors – A deep dive into new and transformative trends, such as AI-driven health solutions, digital transformation, and sector-wide challenges
Insight to Implementation – Bridging the gap between horizon scanning, foresight, futures thinking, and real-world adoption of technology and innovation.

What to look forward to

Engaging keynote presentations from leaders in health, technology, ethics, and futures thinking
Interactive workshops designed to challenge assumptions and generate inclusive, future-focused dialogue
Themed presentations showcasing leading-edge work across foresight, innovation, and policy
A curated exhibition highlighting responsible and inclusive innovation in practice
Meaningful networking opportunities with cross-sector professionals
An optional conference meal on Wednesday 19th November at Blackfriars Restaurant in Newcastle

Cutting Edge Precision: The Future of Robotic Surgery
2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Microsoft Teams

(Webinar) InFocus: Delivering a Neighbourhood Health Service with Jack Sansum
2025-11-20 11:00 - 11:45
InFocus: Delivering a Neighbourhood Health Service with Jack Sansum
Join NHS Confederation colleague Jack Sansum to hear what’s next for neighbourhood health
In light of the government’s ambition set out in the 10-Year Health Plan to create a National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme, join Jack Sansum from the NHS Confederation’s Neighbourhood Health team to explore what implementation of this new model of care might look like.
Tailored for the Confed’s associate members, this session will provide insights into the shift to a neighbourhood health service, as well as the challenges and opportunities for the future of community-embedded health provision. Jack Sansum, Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Health, will lead this session’s presentation; there will then be an opportunity for Q&A.
InFocus is a series of virtual events that help you to engage with NHS Confederation colleagues, understand the key issues affecting our members and learn more about how you can support NHS leaders.

Insider’s guide to developing your healthtech innovation in the UK
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Looking to develop and evaluate your HealthTech innovation in the UK? Join us for an insider’s guide to navigating the UK health and care research ecosystem and understanding the support available through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
This session will explore how NIHR’s HealthTech Research Centres and wider research infrastructure can help you design, test and generate the evidence you need to bring your technology to patients faster.
Hosted by Dr Sajni Haria, Business Development Lead at NIHR, the session will feature:
• Ravi Chana, Executive Director, Diagnostics at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), who will share industry insights and the value of partnering with NIHR to navigate the UK landscape effectively.
• Professor Richard Dobson, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at CogStack, who will share real-world experience of collaborating with the NIHR Life Sciences Industry Hub to accelerate development, evaluation and adoption of data-driven HealthTech.
Join us to gain practical insights and learn how working with NIHR can help you successfully develop, evaluate and launch your HealthTech innovation in the UK. To find out more about NIHR’s free support for the life sciences industry, visit: nihr.ac.uk/support-and-services/industry

NICE & NIHR: Enabling HealthTech Development and Uptake
2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Learn how NICE and the NIHR HRC Network support industry in developing and adopting HealthTech across the health and care system.

Summary
This seminar will be jointly delivered by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre Network and the NICE Advice team. You’ll benefit from unrivalled expertise in healthtech evidence generation and evaluation and hear valuable insights from NIHR and NICE about how to make the most of opportunities for healthtech development and evaluation support.
What we’ll cover

The role of NIHR HealthTech Research Centres
How NIHR supports HealthTech development, including evidence generation
How technologies are selected for NICE evaluation
NICE’s lifecycle approach to evaluating HealthTech
How NICE advice can support HealthTech

IP guidance for the NHS – webinar for organisations providing or commissioning NHS services
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, United Kingdom
As part of the launch of the new IP guidance, DHSC and NHSE are hosting a series of webinars designed to help the system gain a deeper understanding of the guidance and its objectives, as well as to provide opportunities for Q&A. This webinar is tailored to organisations that provide or commission NHS services.

Audience: Those responsible for the management of IP within an organisation providing or commissioning NHS services (e.g., commercial, research, innovation, finance teams, and senior managers and executive teams). These organisations include, but are not limited to, NHS trusts, ICBs, primary care and community care organisations. In cases where the ownership of IP is unclear, this webinar is directed at executive teams within organisations.

Content: The webinar will cover:

An introduction to intellectual property as set out in the new guidance
A walk through of the guidance: what it looks like, who it applies to, and the good practice principles
Actions organisations providing or commissioning NHS services are expected to take
Case studies from guest speakers, sharing real-world examples of IP management in their own organisations. These will include practical approaches, challenges and solutions to help apply good practice principles

Manchester Health Series 2025/2026
2025-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
The free-of-charge events in Manchester will take place on:
3rd December 2025 (Companion Diagnostics)
26th March 2026 (Nuclear Medicine)
They will feature keynote speakers, fireside chats, roundtable discussions, expos, pitch sessions, one-to-one clinics (where possible), super connect networking sessions, and more. Empact Ventures will support you to get super connected with potential partners, clients, funders or business support during and after the event through its warm, curated email introductions process, in addition to your networking.
To reserve your place, please fill in the registration form below, and if you have any questions, please email jemma@empact-ventures.com

UK Concussion Conference - Pathway Challenges and Innovation Opportunities
2025-12-05 09:30 - 17:00
UK Concussion Conference – Pathway Challenges and Innovation Opportunities
Join us for the UK Concussion Conference, where we’ll dive into the challenges faced in the world of concussion and upcoming opportunities and collaborations to support innovation and drive national change.
Whether you’re a healthcare or sports professional, researcher, innovator, or just interested in concussion, this event is for you!
Event Details:

Date: Friday December 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM (GMT)
Venue: TBA (in London)
Keynote Address: Professor Lucy Chappell, DHSC Chief Scientific Adviser and NIHR Chief Executive Officer

Hear from experts in concussion and public health as well as policy makers; engage in thought-provoking discussions; and network with like-minded individuals.
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Book your place now!

Measure Twice, Cut Once: one day workshop
2026-01-09 09:30 - 16:30 | 41 Portland Place, 41 Portland Place, London, W1B 1QH, United Kingdom
Get ready to deep dive into the world of intraoperative measurements and feedback in this one day interactive workshop.

Across surgical specialties, intraoperative measurements have become the bridge between device placement and physiological function, ensuring that every implant not only fits anatomically but performs as intended within the body’s complex biological systems.
In this one-day workshop, we will bring together a diverse group of experts (including surgeons, engineers, health economists and PPIE representatives), using exemplars from cardiology, neurosurgery, urology, and emerging neurostimulation domains to share ideas of how intraoperative sensing and feedback are transforming surgical precision and outcomes.

An Introduction to Open Access and Open Research for NIHR Researchers
2026-01-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, United Kingdom

An introduction to Real World Data at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
2026-01-28 15:00 - 16:30 | Online, United Kingdom
Speaker: Ben Williams – Real World Data and Research Informatics Manager, LTHT
What you’ll learn:

The real-world data available at the Trust
How real-world data is being used for research
How to request access, including indicative costs and guidance for de-identification

National HealthTech Series (Southampton)
2026-01-29 08:30 - 16:30 | Axis Conference Centre 2 Venture Road Chilworth SO16 7NP, United Kingdom
Join our free HealthTech event to be super connected with innovators, clinicians, investors and more in the HealthTechcluster
About this event
Business • Startups
About the Event
Join our free-of-charge events across the UK to be super connected with innovators, SMEs, clinicians, academics, investors, private healthcare organisations and more
This exciting event in Southampton will include keynote speakers and fireside chats, panel discussions, innovation pitching sessions, roundtable discussions for all attendees, a business support expo, and more
Delivery Partners
The National HealthTech Series is powered by Empact Ventures in partnership with:
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust’s Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies Centre
NIHR HealthTech Research Centre for Accelerated Surgical Care
Super Connections:
Those who register, opt-in and attend on the day will be super-connected to 5 potential partners, clients, funders, collaborators and/or business support organisations within and outside the event that broadly match their needs, facilitated as warm email introductions by the Empact Ventures team of super connectors. This is in addition to those you meet during the event. Read more in the ‘Rise of the Super Connectors’ piece here
Note: If you indicate on the Eventbrite registration form that you’d like to be super connected, you will be sent a separate form to fill in before the event to select your preferences.

Health economic evaluation of interventions to prevent and treat MLTC - challenges and opportunities
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United Kingdom

Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United Kingdom
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.
A strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as:
✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding
✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know
Upcoming Sessions
1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding
📅 Monday, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Learn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey.
2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
📅 Tuesday, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Discover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers.
3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness
📅 Wednesday, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Understand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively.
These sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders, SMEs, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to:
Communicate value clearly to the NHS
Approach grant funding strategically
Prepare for investor engagement

Webinars in partnership with HealthTech Training Academy: Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United Kingdom
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.
A strong value proposition and strategic planning are essential for success in healthcare. The webinars will cover key topics such as:
✅ Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
✅ Understanding HealthTech Grant Funding
✅ Investor Readiness: What You Need to Know
Upcoming Sessions
1. An Introduction to HealthTech Grant Funding
📅 Monday, 2nd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Learn what public funders look for and how grants fit into your development and commercial journey.
2. From Idea to Impact: Building a Value Proposition That Works for the NHS
📅 Tuesday, 3rd February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Discover how to articulate value in a way that resonates with NHS decision-makers.
3. Ready to Raise? A Gateway to Investor Readiness
📅 Wednesday, 4th February | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT)
Understand what investors expect in HealthTech and how to prepare effectively.
These sessions are ideal for HealthTech founders, SMEs, and clinical entrepreneurs who want to:
Communicate value clearly to the NHS
Approach grant funding strategically
Prepare for investor engagement
If you’re building in HealthTech and want to strengthen your strategy, we’d love for you to join us!

SME Workshop on Grant Applications
2026-02-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Online, United Kingdom
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.

HealthTech Forum: Accelerating the development of HealthTech for Rehabilitation
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Online, United Kingdom
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.
HealthTech 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.
Attendees can expect to learn about:

HealthTech in Rehabilitation: an introduction to the significance of medical devices, diagnostics and digital technologies used in Rehabilitation.
A new framework for onboarding innovators: an overview of the unique innovation funnel support framework utilised by the HRC in Rehabilitation.
Operational learnings: transparent reflections on the new framework and the lessons learned over its first year of operation.

The session will be especially useful for Rehabilitation HealthTech innovators, research professionals and anyone interested in the work of NIHR’s HealthTech Research Centres.

Building a high performing team
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United Kingdom
High-performing teams are built on trust, self-awareness and safe conflict.
This 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.
By attending you will:

understand team performance and assess where your team is
explore what true inclusion looks like and ways to embed it
reflect on what your best looks like and how preferences impact others
discover strategies for managing conflict and building psychological safety, to enhance team performance

There will also be a Q&A after the session.

Rehabilitation Technology Showcase
2026-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Friends House, London, 173-177 Euston Road, London, NW1 2B, United Kingdom
NIHR Brain Injury HRC Rehabilitation Technology Showcase Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.

This 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,

Registration
If you would like to attend the showcase, please register using the link below.

Call for Presentations
If you are interested in presenting your technology at the event, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below:
https://forms.gle/kScWgufhiwXqi9ir6 (https://forms.gle/kScWgufhiwXqi9ir6)

Please note that only seven presentation slots are available. Selections will be made by our panel of Rehabilitation Technology experts.
