Innovation Academy

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Innovation Academy

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, introducing new innovations or services can be complex and challenging.

The Innovation Academy is your comprehensive guide to mastering these challenges and achieving success within the NHS and the broader healthcare ecosystem.

The Innovation Academy offers innovators a curated catalogue of short courses that follow the Healthcare Technology Pathway from ideation to adoption.

Access the academy.

If you do not have an account please complete our access request form below.

 

Key features

  • Comprehensive course catalogue: Equip yourself with essential knowledge, covering topics from understanding the NHS structure, Navigating NHS Supply Chain, and Patient and Public Involvement to address Health Inequalities.
  • Expert-led modules: Access on-demand recorded content delivered by healthcare sector experts at your convenience for personalised learning.
  • Interactive ‘Ask the Expert’ sessions: Each module is complemented by the opportunity to engage with experts at live events to gain further insights, and address specific questions related to your healthcare innovation journey.
  • Innovator stories: Be inspired by success stories that explore innovator pains and gains.

 

How it works 

  • Free access: Register to unlock all Academy materials and learning resources.
  • Flexible learning: Access learning modules conveniently, tailoring your learning journey to fit your schedule.
  • Expert guidance: Benefit from the expertise of industry leaders with extensive experience in the NHS and commercial sectors.

  • What topics will the Innovation Academy cover?

    The Academy programme covers a range of topics across 6 important themes. These include:

    Idea Creation & Discovery

    • Understanding the NHS Structure
    • Start-Up Advice
    • Customer Discovery and Value Proposition
    • Intellectual Property Strategy

    Developing Your Innovation

    • Supporting a Net Zero NHS
    • Sustainable Procurement within the NHS
    • Patient & Public Engagement
    • Market Access Strategy

    Funding your Innovation

    • R&D Funding/Tax Credits
    • NIHR
    • SBRI Healthcare
    • Innovate UK
    • British Business Bank
    • Pre-Seed and Seed Funding
    • Corporate Finance

    Evaluating Your Innovation

    • Budget Impact and Benefits Analysis
    • Clinical Trials and Evidence Generation
    • Health Economics
    • Real World Evaluation Principles
    • Regulatory Approvals

    Commercialisation

    • Procurement and NHS Supply Chain
    • Business Case
    • Exploitation Strategy 
    • Marketing and Sales Strategy

    Spread and Adoption

    • Adoption in a Healthcare Pathway
    • Scale up of Proven Innovation
  • How does it work?

    This is a completely free service to unlock access to this material all you need to do is register a few basic details.

    Each module consists of an on demand video presentation which participants can access in their own time.

    The video presentations are supported by online resources and a live Q&A session for participants. The Q&As will be led by experts in each field and will be hosted by Health Innovation East Midlands.

  • Who is the Innovation Academy for?

    The Innovation Academy is open to anyone who has an idea, an innovation or a solution that they believe can better patient care and or lead to cost savings within the NHS or the wider healthcare ecosystem. We welcome attendees from sole traders, SMEs, corporates, clinicians, nurses, GPs, academics and anyone else who would like some guidance in the complex works of healthcare innovation. 

    We are based in the East Midlands, however, the information, guidance and concepts that you will learn and understand throughout the Academy are not region specific.

 

Who can join?

The Innovation Academy is a valuable resource to innovators across industry, healthcare, and academia. If you are passionate about enhancing patient care and improving healthcare systems, the Academy can support your innovation journey.

If you would like to access the Innovation Academy please complete Academy request form below.