NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care

AI in the NHS 2025
2025-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Microsoft Teams
With the opportunities for artificial intelligence in health care expanding and new technologies igniting political and media debate, the drive to understand how to effectively and responsibly implement AI in the NHS continues unabated.
At our AI event in July 2024, we called for the development of a dedicated strategy for AI in health care. Senior leaders including Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Health with responsibility for NHS data and technology, set out their vision for the strategic direction of AI in the NHS.
At our 2025 event, we’ll hear international perspectives on how the challenges of effectively implementing AI in health care are being approached elsewhere and consider what the UK can learn from these experiences.
Join stakeholders from across the NHS, government, tech industry, investors, academia and the charity sector who are leading the strategic direction, development and implementation of AI and technology in health care.

Innovate UK ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health
2025-10-07 09:00 - 17:00
The 56th Innovate UK Intelligent Sensing Program (ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health) is a one-day networking event in partnership with Sensors Innovation Leadership Council (SILC), designed to spark collaboration among sensor technology communities, healthcare professionals, life sciences experts, and other key stakeholders. The core objective is to catalyse innovation and accelerate the development of emerging sensing technologies to address pressing challenges in the UK’s healthcare sector.
As the nation contends with increasing healthcare costs and an ageing population, innovative technologies such as wearables, digital health tools, Artificial Intelligence, and precision medicine offer potential for more sustainable and cost-effective care. The UK’s health sector – comprising high-quality services, advanced medical research, and renowned institutions like the NHS, AstraZeneca, and GSK- requires ongoing innovation to remain effective and accessible.

About the event

Key technology experts from industry, researchers, and innovators will share their expertise & knowledge on subjects relating to following:

Healthcare market needs and opportunities for sensing technologies.
The latest advancements in sensing technologies for health
Emerging and novel sensing technologies for health.
Relevant innovation funding opportunities in the UK.

The event agenda will be published once all speakers have been confirmed in the near future.

Why attend this event?

This event serves as a cross-disciplinary platform to exchange knowledge, forge new partnerships, and spark inventive ideas that promote technological advancements in the health domain. Attendees will benefit from expert-led presentations and discussions focused on healthcare market opportunities for sensing technologies, state-of-the-art innovations, emerging solutions, and UK-specific funding avenues for tech development.
In addition to formal presentations, the workshop will feature networking opportunities and limited exhibition spaces, allowing interested organisations to showcase their technologies, services, and expertise to an audience primed for collaboration. Through this, the event aims to enhance the pace and impact of business innovation and drive transformational progress across the healthcare sector in the UK.

Who is this event for?

ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health is an open, one-day networking workshop, aiming to bring together relevant cross-sectorial communities, including:

Sensing technology communities
Innovators developing sensor-based solutions
Healthcare companies exploring new tech partnerships
Research labs and academics focused on digital health, diagnostics, or wearable tech
IoT and AI companies interested in healthcare applications
Other interested healthcare sector stakeholders

This will be an opportunity to share knowledge, network, and develop new partnerships to help promote and accelerate business innovation of sensing technologies across the UK. The overall aim is to help address the challenges faced by the sector and to transform the health sector in the UK.

Empowering Aging in Place
2025-10-07 08:30 - 11:00 | High Commission of Canada, Canada House, Trafalgar Square London, London, SW1Y 5BJ, United Kingdom
Keynote speakers will be Ashley Dalton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention in the Department of Health and Social Care, and Alyson Scurfield, CEO of Technology Enabled Care Services Association (TSA). Panelists will share their unique perspectives into how collaborative technology can enhance health outcomes, improve quality of life and create new market opportunities. This will be followed by a discussion on a Canadian Elderly Healthcare Success Story.
All guests must bring Photo ID and register for this event, if your name does not appear on the official guestlist or you do not have Photo ID you risk not being allowed access to the venue.

2025 SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference
2025-10-03 09:30 - 17:30 | 11 Cavendish Square, 11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
The SME focused healthcare event for driving collaborations between Business, Care & Clinicians & Academics for the MedTech, Lifesciences, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Digital Health, NHS Sector.

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?’

Research transparency webinar - sharing results with research participants
2025-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Join webinar for researchers, providing support on sharing results with participants and clarity on the new clinical trials regulations

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.

NIHR i4i Webinar: Opportunity for New MedTech Funding Applications
2025-10-01 14:00 - 15:30 | 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!

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 Nursing and Midwifery: annual Post-Doctoral NMAHP Colloquium event at Wallacespace Spitalfields,
2025-09-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Wallacespace Spitalfields, 15 Artillery Lane, London, Wallacespace Spitalfields, 15 Artillery Lane, London, United Kingdom
For the attention of post-doctoral nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals and their managers. Please share with your relevant networks.
NIHR Nursing and Midwifery are hosting their annual Post-Doctoral NMAHP Colloquium event at Wallacespace Spitalfields, 15 Artillery Lane, London on Friday 26th September 2025 09:45 – 15:15.
This is a networking event for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with a doctorate working in health or social care in England and for managers with a post-doctoral nurse, midwife or allied health professional in their team.
Dr Julie Bury and Dr Julie Menzies are our keynote speakers for the day and will share their academic journeys with you. You will also hear from other experienced post-doctoral researchers from different professions.
Please note that the event will follow a similar format to previous years and share similar content. If you have already been to one of the events you are welcome to join for a refresher but please note the content will be similar.
If you would like to join us for this event please register your attendance by submitting this Registration form – https://forms.gle/Aa1tESaqg6FBeNjV7 before the end of Monday 21st July 2025.
Feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues that might be interested.

NIHR Neuroscience Research Training Day
2025-09-26 08:30 - 17:00 | The Edge, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
This event is aimed at early career researchers (ECRs) and offers a day of talks and presentations centred around career development, along with a poster session showcasing the research of ECRs. This is a national event attracting attendees from all over the UK.
The day will feature:

Talks from leading and early-career neuroscience researchers across the UK
Interactive workshops tailored to neuroscience
Poster sessions to showcase your work and meet peers

Please circulate and encourage sign up amongst all ECRs and other interested individuals within your networks.

Registration is free. However, travel and accommodation costs will not be covered. The deadline for registration is the 01/08/25 with numbers limited to 50 participants.

Please find the links for registration and submission of poster abstracts in the attached flyer. Please direct any questions or queries to michelle.king45@nhs.net.

Better HealthTech by Design
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, United Kingdom
Interested in human-centred design for health? Come along to our specialist network launch event.

This is for clinicians, technologists, designers and anyone interested in ensuring health technologies meet human needs. There’ll be speakers sharing interesting case studies and a chance to chat, ask questions and have your say on future events.

NIHR Open Research publishing options webinar
2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Would you like to find out more about your publishing options with NIHR Open Research?
This session will introduce the open publishing and peer review model used by NIHR Open Research, including advice for first-time authors and NIHR grantees.
NIHR Open Research provides all NIHR-funded researchers with a place to publish any results they think are worth sharing. Submissions to NIHR OR are subject to editorial checks that ensure the robustness, quality, and transparency of the underlying research. Following these checks, articles are published Open Access before peer review, so that they can be viewed and cited as quickly as possible. Expert reviewers are then selected and invited, and their reports and names are published alongside the article, post-publication.
This webinar will include a presentation on the publication requirements for NIHR Open Research, and the submission, revision, and post-publication open peer review workflows. We will provide advice for authors on how to ensure that submissions meet the requirements for open publishing, and how to engage with the revision and peer review process that follows – and you will also have the opportunity to hear from a NIHR grantee and NIHR Open Research author about their experience of using the platform to publish their research. There will be a Q&A and the session will be recorded for registrants who are unable to attend live.

Register to attend the NIHR Open Research webinar, taking place at 11am, 25 September.
All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar afterwards.

Back to the Future: A decade of health innovation development
2025-09-24 11:30 - 15:30 | Nexus Leeds, Nexus at Leeds University, Discovery Way University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AA, United Kingdom
Step inside our flux capacitor for an unmissable opportunity to journey back through Leeds’ biggest health innovation developments of the last decade – and be transported forward to the future plans, priorities and trends as we shape the next 10 years.
2025 marks not only the 10th birthday of Leeds Digital Festival, but also of Leeds Academic Health Partnership – one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
A panel of experts will reveal how the city’s radical approach to collaboration has enabled Leeds to boldly go where no ecosystem has gone before, making the city a world leader in health innovation.
And hold on to your hoverboards as we take an exciting tour of the future health landscape, from global challenges to national priorities – including the government’s ‘Fit for the Future’ 10-year plan for health.
Hear how world-leading work in Leeds is making science fiction a reality – from personalised cancer vaccines to robotic surgery, as well as novel approaches to public health and unmatched opportunities for businesses and investors.
Great Scott – that’s innovation!
Join us to build on the inspiring successes of the last decade, which pave a clear path to the future. Because where we’re going… we’re going together.

Introduction to NICE healthtech evaluation
2025-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Online, United Kingdom
About this event
NICE is transforming its approach to healthtech assessment, but what does this mean for your product? With around 2 million healthtech products registered for UK use, standing out from the competition is vital.
This online seminar is designed for healthtech developers and market access specialists who want to understand how to successfully navigate NICE’s new healthtech assessment process and maximise their product’s potential for positive evaluation.

What you’ll gain
Get your evidence and strategy right first time with accurate, actionable advice direct from NICE. As the NHS in England’s health technology assessment body, NICE is uniquely placed to help you demonstrate your product’s value effectively.
Whether you’re uncertain about eligibility, the assessment process, or how best to engage with NICE, this session will provide clarity and equip you for effective collaboration.

What we’ll cover
Based on NICE’s updated healthtech programme manual published earlier this year, you’ll gain clarity on the key areas that matter most to your product’s success:

Understanding selection criteria – learn what factors influence whether your healthtech product will be prioritised for NICE assessment.
The lifecycle approach – explore how NICE’s recommendations adapt for technologies at different stages of NHS adoption, from early innovation to established use.
Strengthening your evidence base – discover practical ways to improve the usability and impact of your real-world evidence.
Effective stakeholder engagement – understand how to contribute meaningfully to the assessment process and make the most of engagement opportunities.
Incorporating patient perspectives – learn how people with lived experience contribute to guidance development and how their voices shape recommendations.

Our aim is to drive innovation into the hands of health and care professionals to enable best practice.

Manchester Health Series 2025/2026
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
The free-of-charge events in Manchester will take place on:
23rd September 2025 (HealthTech and MedTech)
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

WY ICB Distinguished Lecture Series - The Future of Digital Health
2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Launching this September 2025 is the first session of the Distinguished Lecture Series with the internationally renowned speaker Vint Cerf, widely recognised as one of the ‘Fathers of the Internet’.
In this fireside chat, Vint will be joined by Shaukat Ali Khan (Chief Digital Information Officer, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board), Rob Webster CBE (CEO, West Yorkshire ICB), and Kathy Scott (Deputy CEO, Yorkshire & Humber Health Innovation Network), for a forward-looking conversation on how digital technologies, data, and innovation can shape the future of health and care across our region.
Together, they will explore:
· The role of leadership in digital transformation
· How innovation and data can enhance patient care
· Building a confident, digitally skilled workforce
· Opportunities for collaboration across systems and services

Understanding Health Equity
2025-09-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Deloitte and NIHR invite you to an exclusive training, bringing together colleagues and partners across NIHR, to learn and discuss:​
· What is health equity?​
· What is the impact of social determinants on health?​
· How can you activate health equity in your work?​
· How can you learn more?

Social determinants of health account for up to 80% of health outcomes, leading to vast differences both across and between countries and populations.​

Outcomes from surgery are not equal – people from deprived backgrounds are more likely to face longer wait times and face multiple health conditions which means their post operative outcomes are worse 1. From early research through to implementation and evaluation of surgical innovations – NIHR play a critical role in improving health equity for surgery and beyond.

Join us to discuss how to drive Health Equity – the fair and just opportunity for everyone to fulfil their human potential in all aspects of health and wellbeing.

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/reports/health-inequalities-nhs-waiting-lists

Yorkshire Post Health and Life Sciences Business Breakfast
2025-09-17 08:00 - 13:00 | AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds, Headingly Rugby Stadium, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
The Life Sciences Business Breakfast returns for its second year on Wednesday, 17th September, at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Hosted by Neville Young, the event explores Yorkshire’s pivotal role in the UK’s health and life sciences sector. Attendees will gain insights into regional innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and skills development, while networking with leaders from industry, government, NHS, and academia. Sessions will focus on driving NHS transformation, research trends, and strategies to position Yorkshire as a leader in HealthTech and life sciences.

Unlocking Innovation with Standards Webinar
2025-09-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Online, United Kingdom
Innovation isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about turning them into reality, scaling them efficiently, and winning trust in competitive markets. Yet the journey from concept to commercial success is often filled with challenges, from regulatory hurdles and market acceptance to ensuring compatibility and credibility on a global scale.
That’s where standards come in. Often working behind the scenes, standards provide the framework innovators need to reduce time-to-market, open new opportunities, and build lasting impact. By aligning with recognised standards, you can accelerate growth, strengthen trust, and position your business to thrive internationally.
Innovate UK is excited to invite you to this upcoming webinar, on Tuesday 16 September from 10:30 to 12:30, where leading experts will share insights, case studies, and practical guidance on how standards can fuel innovation of growth. By attending this event you will learn how to:

Reduce time-to-market by streamlining product development.
Enhance credibility and open doors to global opportunities.
Learn from real-world examples of companies scaling with standards.

Speakers:

Chris Carlton, Knowledge Transfer Manager for Government Innovation at Innovate UK Business Connect
Emma Glass, Senior Innovation Policy Manager at the British Standards Institution

You’ll also gain practical tips, insights, and networking opportunities to apply directly to your business.

Unlocking UK & European Grant Funding for Life Sciences & MedTech
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Join TBAT Innovation and Medilink North of England for an exclusive webinar exploring the latest UK and European funding opportunities designed to support innovation in Life Sciences, MedTech, Pharma, and Biotech.
In this session, Esther Lawrence, Head of Business Development (Grants) will provide expert insights into key funding schemes, including Horizon Europe, Eureka, the European Innovation Council (EIC), and UK-based grant funding options.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ An overview of UK & European grant funding – including Horizon Europe, Eureka, EIC, and Innovate UK
✅ How to identify the right funding opportunities for your business
✅ Key eligibility criteria and success factors to improve your application
✅ Insights into the application process – what evaluators look for and how to strengthen your proposal
✅ Real-life case studies from Life Sciences, MedTech & Biotech companies that have secured grant funding
✅ Live Q&A with funding experts – ask your questions in real-time
✅ Book a free 1-2-1 consultation with Esther Lawrence after the event for tailored advice
Who Should Attend? 📌 Life Sciences, MedTech, Pharma & Biotech businesses looking to fund R&D projects 📌 Startups, SMEs, and large enterprises seeking grant funding for innovation 📌 R&D managers, finance teams, and business leaders wanting to explore funding options 📌 Companies developing medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and cutting-edge healthcare solutions There will be a Q&A session during the webinar, as well as an opportunity to book a free 1-2-1 consultation with Esther Lawrence.

Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators Webinar
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United Kingdom
Join us for an informative webinar introducing the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators programme – an initiative designed to support early and late stage UK ventures in health and life sciences.

Careers in Health Data – Jacqueline Bennion (ONLINE)
2025-08-08 12:30 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
Join us for a short, inspiring online talk from Jacqueline Bennion, Physiotherapist and NIHR PhD fellow, who will share her personal career journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand about navigating career changes, exploring research, and taking the next step in postgraduate study.
There will be time for questions at the end — come ready to ask and connect!

From diagnosis to delivery: how will the 10 Year Plan transform the NHS?
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Online, United Kingdom
With the publication of Lord Darzi’s review last year, the NHS received its diagnosis. What will it take to ensure the government’s plan is a success?
Hear from Health Foundation experts as they explore the levers for change proposed in the 10-Year Health Plan, the big questions that remain unanswered and what’s needed to realise the ambition to transform the NHS.

Webinar 10: Innovating for a Greener NHS
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
In this webinar innovators will gain tools and insights to create sustainable HealthTech solutions aligned with NHS priorities. Topics include the NHS Net Zero Strategy, designing eco-friendly technologies, and support available for sustainable innovation in West Yorkshire.

Webinar Series - Human Factors in Healthtech Innovation
2025-07-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Online, United Kingdom
A series of six insightful and engaging webinar events running weekly from the 25th June. These webinars will feature in depth presentations from partner organisations such as Leeds Healthtech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care, SETT Centre, NIHR i4i programme, Barclays Eagle Labs, Royal Society and Health Innovation Network Wessex.
11:00 am 25th June – Leeds HRC
11:00 2nd July – Wessex Health Innovation Network, Peter Rhodes
11:00 am 9th July – Barclays Eagle Labs, Luke Hampson and Ben Reasbeck
12:30 pm 16th July – Royal Society, Lucy Buckley
11:00 am 23rd July – NIHR i4i, Kavit Main
11:00 am 30th July – SETT centre, Angus Prosser
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care aims to drive HealthTech innovation patients and healthcare systems to deliver socio-economic benefit through quicker diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions with safe, early recovery in the community.
We are hosted by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, working closely with the University of Leeds, a leading UK University with strengths in biomedical research.
The Southampton Emerging Therapies and Technologies (SETT) Centre catalyses research and innovation focused on NHS needs in emerging areas with vanguard potential for clinical service development and substantial growth opportunity. The SETT centre brings together and focuses on three exciting areas ‘Advanced Therapies, Med-Tech and Innovation, Data and AI’ within which we can translate cutting edge research and innovation into clinical care and patient outcomes.
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hrc-healthtech-research-centre-in-accelerated-surgical-care/e-rgyjek

Webinar 9: Funding: Securing Funding for Innovation in West Yorkshire
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
This session will guide innovators on accessing funding to support their journey from idea to adoption, how to craft a compelling funding pitch and funding opportunities in West Yorkshire.

Innovation Pop Up Educational Session - Navigating Grant Funding: Resources & Support
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Old Medical School, Thoresby Place Great George Street Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
It’s an invaluable opportunity to gain insights on how to approach grant funding for healthcare innovation.
Date & Time: Wednesday 16th July 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Venue: Innovation Pop Up, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, LS1 3EX
Also Available Online via Teams
Speakers include:

Dr Lee Ingle – Research Grant Funding Development Manager, LTHT

Marcus Orton – Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovation UK Business Growth

Charlotte Self – Grants Manager, Leeds Hospital Charity

Ian Sharp – CEO, Future-Health Innovation Ltd

Whether you’re joining us in person or online, please be sure to register if you haven’t already: 👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a highly informative session!
