Yorkshire & Humber digital health accelerator programme applications open

Applications are open for the 2019 Propel@YH digital health accelerator programme are open, Yorkshire & Humber AHSN (Academic Health Science Network) has announced, in partnership with mHabitat.

The accelerator, based in Leeds, has been launched to provide organisations developing digital health solutions with access to a structured course of support and advice aimed at helping its business cohort to navigate the NHS, whilst enabling accelerated company growth and increased market presence.

The programme is open to all SMEs that can demonstrate innovative digital and patient solutions and have either an existing presence in the Yorkshire and Humber region or are willing to establish one.

Six organisations will be chosen to take part in a six-month programme of masterclasses, digital innovator surgeries and events focused on human-related design, clinical safety by design and understanding NHS procurement.

They will also have access to NHS providers and commissioners, academic institutions, primary and secondary care organisations - and expert mentorship and one-to-one support on topics including marketing, law and finance. In addition, patient representatives will be involved in helping the cohort to develop a patient-centred, co-designed approach to their work.

A further six organisations will receive an associate support package, including access to selected courses and sessions.

Richard Stubbs, chief executive for the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN said: “I am delighted to announce that applications are now being accepted by Propel@YH for its inaugural accelerator programme. We’re looking forward to hearing from digital health innovators that would like to find out how our access tailored support, guidance and advice in navigating the NHS can benefit their businesses.

“The Yorkshire and Humber region is a hotbed of digital innovation and an ideal place to start and grow a business; where entrepreneurial innovators are not only leading the way in digital healthcare technology, they're also generating economic growth and creating employment opportunities”.

Applications close on Thursday 28 February.