NHS Innovation Hubs
Startup support for clinicians, healthcare professionals, and medtech innovators.
Techscaler is partnering with the Chief Scientist Office to support the development of skills that will fast-track ideation and growth of innovative health solutions.
Suitable for:
- Medical and care workers
- NHS and private healthcare professionals
- Academic and industry health professionals
- MedTech and HealthTech founding teams
What are the CSO Regional Innovation Hubs?
NHS Scotland has three Regional Innovation Hubs located in the North, West, and South East regions. These Regional Innovation Hubs play a vital role in connecting and supporting the "triple helix model" for innovation opportunities as part of the national innovation network in NHS Scotland.
The Chief Scientist Office (CSO) is an integral part of the Scottish Government's Health and Social Care directorate. Its primary responsibility is to guide health research, innovation, and progress in Scotland. The CSO takes a lead role in bringing together NHS Scotland Boards to function collectively in an effort to make Scotland a hub for health research, development, and innovation. Additionally, the CSO works in partnership with academia and the life sciences sector to ensure the growth and prosperity of Scotland's life sciences industry.
If you apply and join Techscaler as a business operating in the health and medical industry, you may be invited to receive additional support from your local CSO Regional Innovation Hub. Please note that the support offered by the CSO Regional Innovation Hubs is at their discretion.
"Transformational innovations for the NHS"
“I welcome this collaboration, which will result in transformative innovations for the NHS and help to ensure that Scotland is the best location for life sciences companies.”
Anna Dominiczak
Chief Scientific Advisor for Health
Healthcare Professionals interest in startups
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Flexible Workspace Network
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