Propel HealthTech, part of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, has joined Climb26 and ClimbHealth as an official partner ahead of Climb UK the Festival of Business Growth, taking place in July.
Propel is one of the North of England’s leading accelerator programmes, supporting health-tech founders and innovators. Through its programmes, Propel works with early-stage start-ups and companies looking to scale to navigate the NHS landscape, validate solutions, build partnerships and accelerate adoption across the health and care system.
This partnership will bring Propel’s expertise and network into the Climb26 and ClimbHealth community, helping to highlight emerging health-innovation talent across the region.
By working together, the organisations aim to create new opportunities for founders to connect with NHS stakeholders, investors, industry partners and fellow innovators from across the UK. The collaboration will also support efforts to showcase the strength of Yorkshire’s growing health-tech ecosystem on a national and international stage.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting innovation within health and care, and to creating environments where founders, clinicians, investors and partners can collaborate more effectively.
Dr Neville Young, Director of Enterprise & Innovation at Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Climb26 and ClimbHealth as part of our continued commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators. Propel exists to help founders navigate the complexities of the NHS, to grow in confidence and then validate their innovations that will help to accelerate adoption.
“Partnerships like this are essential in creating new opportunities for innovators to connect with the right people, from clinicians and health leaders to investors and industry partners. By working together, we can further strengthen the region’s ecosystem and help bring transformative solutions to patients faster.”
Further updates on joint activity and opportunities for founders will be announced in due course, including information relating to Climb UK the Festival of Business Growth agenda.
About Propel HealthTech West Yorkshire
Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire is a free accelerator programme supporting healthtech innovators to develop, test and scale solutions within the NHS. Delivered in partnership with regional, national and international organisations, Propel provides bespoke support, expert mentoring and access to the health and innovation ecosystem to help businesses deliver meaningful impact for patients and the healthcare system. Read more here: https://propelhealthtech.com/
About Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber
Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber is one of 15 Health Innovation Networks set up by NHS England to operate as the key innovation arm of the NHS. Across the country health innovation networks act as a bridge between health care providers, commissioners, academia and industry. By connecting these sectors, we help to build a pipeline of solutions for the NHS from research and product development through to implementation and commercialisation.
Our vision is to improve the health and prosperity of our region by unlocking the potential of new ideas. Read more here: www.healthinnovationyh.org.uk
About West Yorkshire Combined Authority
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority brings together the local authorities of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. Working in partnership, we develop and deliver policies, programmes and services which directly benefit the people of West Yorkshire.
Our vision is to create a West Yorkshire that is prosperous, well connected, safe, inclusive and a hotbed of creativity and sustainability. Read more here: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/
Contact details:
Tom Horner
Communications Manager
Propel HealthTech Accelerator
Mobile: 07951 386895
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://propelhealthtech.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/propel-yh/
