Health and Life Sciences Sector
Health and life sciences is a growing sector in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. It spans a wide range of industries and opportunities from medical technology and digital health, to biotechnology and research.
Resources and links to further support
Innovate UK (Health) – as part of Innovate UK Business Connect, it supports innovation and access to funding to help drive the development and deployment of new technologies. See https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/health/
SBRI Healthcare – NHS funded programme that provides funding and support to early-stage projects enabling testing for business feasibility and technology development. See https://sbrihealthcare.co.uk/
Health Innovation South West – exist to help transform the way our health and care systems adopt and spread innovation to transform lives, improve population health, and drive economic growth. See https://healthinnovationsouthwest.com/
Guidance on doing business with the health sector – A clear, practical guide to help SMEs engage successfully with the NHS. See Doing business with the health sector: a guide for buyers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – GOV.UK
Other Useful Links
Exeter Innovation Health and Life Sciences – as a gateway to the University’s clinical, scientific and translational expertise, we connect partners with the right researchers, facilities and capabilities to address complex health and wellbeing challenges. See https://www.exeterinnovation.com/expertise/health/
Plymouth Health Innovation Alliance – a partnership dedicated to developing the profile of and maximising opportunities for health-related research, innovation, knowledge exchange, research and development led business growth. See https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/plymouth-health-innovation-alliance
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