Alder Hey is set to become a global leader in children’s healthcare innovation, following new investment.
£4.16m of Innovation Zone funding has been awarded to support a £9.44m Paediatric Open Innovation Zone (POIZ) at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
The cash has been earmarked to create “high-value jobs, drive cutting-edge research, and improve health outcomes for children.”
“Our children are the future, and technology is the key to shaping a healthier one,” said Iain Hennessey, Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey.
“At Alder Hey, innovation is in our DNA, and our purpose-built Innovation Hub is a driving force in tackling modern healthcare challenges. With this vital funding, we can accelerate our mission—collaborating with businesses, academics, and forward-thinkers to turn today’s children into tomorrow’s healthier adults.”
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Alder Hey’s Paediatric Open Innovation Zone (POIZ) will develop, test and deploy life-changing technologies to tackle some of the biggest health challenges faced by children and young people in the region.
The £4.16m has been approved today by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
“This funding is an investment in our future, giving young people the best possible start in life while cementing our position as a global leader in health innovation,” stated Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram.
“It’s also an investment in high-quality jobs, skills, and economic growth for our region. We’re proving once again that the Liverpool City Region is a place where we turn great ideas into action, and where we will keep pushing the boundaries of innovation for the benefit of our communities.”
The POIZ programme will offer innovators direct access to Alder Hey’s clinical expertise, enabling joint development of new paediatric treatments. It will also serve as a real-world testbed for validating healthcare innovations and offer consultancy and training to help embed innovation-led care across the Liverpool City Region’s hospitals.
