Tag: support
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World Mental Health Day 2026: Lived Experiences Heard, Real Voices, Real Change
Each year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness, challenge stigma and encourage meaningful conversations about mental health. This year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change,” recognises the power of personal stories in shaping understanding, fostering empathy and driving meaningful change. By sharing lived experiences, individuals can…
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Recognising Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
This week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation to highlight the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing. Since 2001, Mental Health Awareness Week has grown into one of the most widely recognised public health campaigns in the UK, encouraging open conversations, reducing stigma,…
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Apply for the ABHI Middle East and US Accelerators 2026/27
The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) Middle East and US Accelerators have launched applications for their 2026/27 Cohorts. Open to UK medical device, diagnostics, and digital health companies, with a validated solution and sales in the UK or internationally, that are looking to enter or scale in the US or Middle East. The Accelerators…
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London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) announce a new programme – Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator MedTech Venture Kickstarter (MVK)
Are you a high-potential MedTech venture seeking to de-risk and strengthen the commercial readiness of your medical device? The MVK is a 4-month programme from LIHE and partners that help ventures build commercial resilience through stress-testing their commercial proposition, sharpening their readiness for market access. The MVK is delivered by LIHE on behalf of Health…
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Accelerate Your Dementia Innovation with Alzheimer’s Society
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is proud to spotlight our valued partners at Alzheimer’s Society, who have just launched the latest round of their Accelerator Programme—a unique opportunity for early-stage businesses to transform the lives of people affected by dementia. Driving Innovation in Dementia Care The Alzheimer’s Society Accelerator Programme is designed to fast-track the development of…
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BMJ Future Health Conference
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is proud to spotlight one of our valued partners, BMJ, as they host the BMJ Future Health Conference—a two-day event designed to ignite innovation and drive real-world change in healthcare. This isn’t your typical conference. It’s a dynamic gathering of frontline clinicians, digital health pioneers, system leaders, and innovators, all…
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Meet our mentors: Dimitri Varsamis
Dimitri Varsamis is a healthcare strategy director with 17 years of experience within the NHS. His expertise spans digital and clinical policy, service improvement, and international healthcare. Dimitri’s passion for healthcare innovation drives him to stay connected to the field and support fellow innovators on their journeys. Name: Dimitri Varsamis Occupation: Healthcare Strategy Director “I…
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Meet our mentors: David Do
David H. Do has pursued a unique career path as a healthcare expert, integrating his academic background, strategy consulting experience, and start-up ventures with his commercial acumen. Currently, he is building the Vaccine and Immune Therapy business unit at AstraZeneca Headquarters in Cambridge, where he leads commercial activities and assesses business development opportunities. As a…
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Meet our mentors: Bruce Lynn
Bruce Lynn, the Chief Executive Officer of Queen Square Analytics, a UCL spinout, brings over 30 years of experience in product and business development. His extensive expertise is a valuable asset in mentoring and supporting Clinical Entrepreneurs. Name: Bruce Lynn Occupation: Chief Executive Officer of Queen Square Analytics “With over 30 years of experience in…
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Meet our mentors: Martin Gossling
Martin Gossling is the Head of Innovation at University Hospital Southampton and Senior Associate Member at the Royal Institute of Medicine. Having successfully navigated through Cohort 7 of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Martin has transitioned into a mentorship role, where he now guides and supports the next generation of innovators. Name: Martin Gossling Occupation:…