Innovation: support for health innovators and industry partners entering the NHS
Navigating the NHS is challenging for health innovators and industry partners alike. UCLPartners helps you find the right route in.
The NHS is one of the most complex health systems in the world to sell into. Procurement is slow, evidence requirements are high and the landscape of decision-makers can be difficult to navigate.
But the prize is significant: the NHS 10-Year Health Plan commits the health service to major investment in innovation, and the opportunity to scale a proven solution across one of the world’s largest healthcare systems is unparalleled.
UCLPartners works with innovators at every stage of their journey, from early-stage founders to established industry partners, providing the practical guidance, connections and knowledge needed to drive real-world adoption.
Who this is for
This service is open to innovators from anywhere in the world, including founders, SMEs, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and industry partners seeking to engage with the NHS.
For our university partners, this service provides an innovation landing zone for companies they are supporting. Whether you are at an early stage and trying to understand how the NHS works, or further along and looking for pilot sites, procurement support or strategic NHS partnerships, this service is for you.
How it works
Get in touch
Complete the engagement form or contact the team directly. This is followed by a 30-minute conversation to understand your innovation and what support would be most useful.
Universal support
We provide innovators with expert advice, guidance and signposting across key areas including NHS procurement, funding routes, evidence requirements, business case and value proposition development, and health economics.
Enhanced support
Where there is strong alignment with local health system priorities or demonstrable demand from local NHS partners, UCLPartners provides more intensive support. This may include connecting you with NHS pilot sites, supporting bid development or providing bespoke project support.
Distinctive support
For the most strategically significant partnerships, UCLPartners works directly with large industry partners and SMEs to develop the right conditions for collaboration and sector growth.
What our partners say
Working with UCLPartners has connected us with the right people in the NHS and is helping us navigate the systems to scale our innovation…they’ve been incredible champions of our mission to transform dementia care.
Key benefits
Navigating the NHS
Practical, experienced guidance on how to navigate NHS procurement, evidence requirements and stakeholder engagement.
Building for scale
Support to develop the evidence base, funding strategy and value proposition needed to move from pilot to scale.
Connecting to the right partners
Direct connections with NHS organisations, clinical leads and decision-makers who may be interested in your solution, drawn from our world-class ecosystem. These connections are contingent on demand signals from our partners.
Case studies
Is this right for you?
This service is typically most valuable for innovations that are at or approaching adoption stage, with some evidence of real-world use.
If your innovation is still at an early prototype stage, the team can advise on the most appropriate next steps and signpost you to relevant support. There are no geographical restrictions on who can apply.
To start a conversation, complete the engagement form or contact the team directly.
Jessica Thomas
Director of Solutions
jessica.thomas@uclpartners.com
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with Jessica Thomas
Arup Nath
Commercial Director
arup.nath@uclpartners.com
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with Arup Nath