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Ripple Women’s Digital Health Challenge 2025
open-opportunity“Great opportunity for patient-centred digital solutions – tools that directly reach women and communities, addressing needs that current systems struggle to meet.”
Tara Copps
Programme Assistant
The Women’s Digital Health Challenge 2025 aims to accelerate the development of patient-facing digital health solutions that address urgent priorities in women’s health. Delivered by Cogniss, the Health Innovation Network and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the 12-month programme will support a global cohort of innovators to build pilot-ready women’s health apps without code, supported with pathways to NHS adoption.
NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) 2026
open-opportunity“The NIA is a launchpad for innovation. It supports innovators who are committed to making a real difference in healthcare by providing tailored support and access to vital resources.”
Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) will open for applications for the 2026 intake on 1 September 2025. Backed by NHS England’s Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) and in collaboration with 15 Health Innovation Networks, the NIA offers a unique three-year tailored programme.
EIC Accelerator
open-opportunity“EIC Accelerator is a funding programme great for innovators that have the ambition and commitment to scale up, and are looking for substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors alone to invest.”
Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes
EIC Accelerator develops and helps to scale up innovations with the potential to create or disrupt markets. Single start-ups and SMEs, individuals intending to launch a SME and small mid-caps can apply.
NIHR i4i Product Development Awards
open-opportunity“This funding call provides an excellent opportunity for innovators to continue their development by helping to de-risk the next step. If you’re interested in applying for any of the funding streams or would like to discuss opportunities further, then please get in touch with the team.”
Claire Denyer
Programme Manager – Innovation
i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) support collaborative research and development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for use in the NHS or social care system.
Free carbon survey
open-opportunity“Find ways to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in your business with a free visit from one of West of England Growth hub’s advisors.”
Tara Copps
Programme Assistant
A Carbon Survey normally consists of around 12 hours of support per business, provided free of charge by a Technical Advisor. During the survey, they’ll get to know your business, find out how you operate and take a look at the construction, services and lighting systems in your building.
The Shuri Network Digital Fellowships
open-opportunity“The Fellowship will help empower women from ethnic minority backgrounds to overcome career-related challenges, gain insight into different digital roles, support career progression, build positive relationships and self-confidence. ”
Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead
The Shuri Network and NHS England are working collaboratively to support women from ethnic minority backgrounds to succeed and thrive in digital health and improve patient care.
