A firm using AI to help with mental health and an at-home endoscopy innovator are among 30 companies joining a new West Yorkshire accelerator.
Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire has been set up to help entrepreneurs work within the NHS. It’s part of a wider £4.5m investment to boost the region’s economic growth.
Half of the companies are startups and the other half are scale-ups, which have been chosen for their potential to “transform healthcare delivery, improve patient care, and boost efficiency across the NHS.”
“We’re thrilled to launch Propel Healthtech with the support of West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The region offers a thriving environment for healthtech innovators, backed by a well-established ecosystem that supports growth and collaboration,” said Neville Young, Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber.
“With Propel Healthtech, we’re excited to support the next wave of pioneering innovations that will improve patient care, drive economic growth, and strengthen the region’s position as a leading hub for healthtech innovation. By working closely with NHS trusts and local partners, we aim to accelerate the adoption of these solutions for the benefit of patients and communities.”
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Through the programme, participants will receive tailored business support, guidance and access to key healthcare networks to help them enter or scale within the NHS market.
“We are a region of innovators and we’re empowering thirty startups and scaleups to bring lifechanging technologies to the NHS through our investment zone,” stated West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin.
“West Yorkshire is home to one of the UK’s fastest growing and most dynamic healthtech clusters, and the place to be for those looking to build a better healthcare system and a country that works for all.
“From AI that supports mental health to bowel checks you can do from home, we’re backing businesses to innovate so they can cut waiting lists, give patients the high- quality care they deserve, and create the well-paid jobs of tomorrow.”
