If you’re a healthtech innovator ready to unlock your next level of growth, join us for the launch of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator
🗓️ As well as powerful networking opportunities, this April’s business breakfast launch event will offer insights from high-profile regional leaders, including a welcome from Richard Paxman, Paxman CEO and West Yorkshire Combined Authority HealthTech cluster chair, and a fireside chat with Chief Executive of Leeds City Council, Ed Whiting.
Attendees will hear from a panel of experts, and have the chance to shape the Incubator programme of support by sharing their top priorities and biggest business needs.
The new Incubator is funded by the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, and led by Nexus at the University of Leeds together with Leeds Beckett University and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), working closely with Leeds City Council.
It will support regional healthtech companies at every stage of growth, including start-ups and early-stage innovators, SMEs ready to scale and high-growth companies.
Whether you’re developing a new digital health product, testing a breakthrough idea, or navigating regulation and NHS adoption, the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator connects you with the people, resources and opportunities that move innovation forward.
This April’s Health Innovation Leeds Incubator Ignition Event brings together ambitious innovators, startups, and established healthtech businesses ready to accelerate growth, overcome barriers, and unlock new opportunities.
⚡ Unlock tailored growth support
Discover how the Incubator can help you tackle your biggest challenges — from regulation and NHS adoption to funding, scaling, and product development. Plus, hear from city and regional leaders to understand the breadth of support across West Yorkshire, and which initiatives might be best placed to support your business goals.
⚡ Connect with key decision-makers
Meet leaders from Nexus, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Leeds City Council — all working together to support your success.
⚡ Shape the programme
Have your say in what support you need most. This is your opportunity to influence a three-year initiative built around real business needs.
⚡ Expand your network
Build valuable connections with fellow innovators, NHS leaders, researchers, and industry experts.
⚡ Access a powerful ecosystem
Tap into a regional network of expertise, facilities, and partnerships designed to accelerate healthtech innovation.
Whether you’re a startup looking to scale or an established business navigating complex healthcare systems, this event is your gateway to the support, connections, and insights you need to grow.
ℹ️ As part of the event, businesses will be considered for additional opportunities to engage with key stakeholders – such as exclusive breakout sessions or 1:1 meetings. To help us understand your business and its needs, and connect you with the right opportunities, we strongly recommend answering all questions when registering for the event.
