Partnership, support and expertise, to develop transformative insights enabling infrastructure and large-scale research projects to drive HealthTech innovation and translation

Announcements

INOCA 2025

The NIHR HRC in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine and the NIHR BHF Cardiovascular Partnership are supporting INOCA 2025, taking place on September 25-26 at the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering. This two-day event will focus on Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction, bringing together clinicians, researchers, patients, and industry experts to advance understanding and collaboration. Please find the INOCA Programme for the event

Please note that this event is by invitation or approval only.

MedTech Venture Kickstarter programme

HRC, in collaboration with the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), is pleased to announce that the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator MedTech Venture Kickstarter  programme is now live.  The programme is delivered by LIHE on behalf of the Health Innovation Network South London and is targeted at later-stage companies. This free, 4-month programme (Nov 2025 – Feb 2026) is designed to fast-track the commercial readiness of UK-based MedTech ventures.  Please find the attached media pack for more details.

HRC in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicine Pillars

Engaging our Unique Diverse Patient Population Across South-East London
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Driving Clinical & Scientific Excellence in Research and Innovation
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Building Strong Partnerships with Industry to Accelerate Technology Adoption into the NHS
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What we do

Develop approaches and platforms to address the challenges in healthcare, such as improving accessibility, reducing costs, enhancing patient care, and optimizing healthcare delivery systems.
HRC as one stop shop to coordinate the complex business of translation and commercialization of HealthTech.

Specifically:

Target areas of unmet need prioritised by policy, patient and public user groups.
Accelerate Healthtech innovation and adoption into the NHS.
Expand the pipeline and grow the team across industry, universities and the NHS.
Position the UK as the leading destination for Healthcare technology.

Our Framework for Transforming Ideas to Impact

Analysis
R&D, IP Creation
Health Economic Assessment
QMS Development
Regulatory Approval
Evidence For Adoption
Commercialisation

Our collaborators

We partner with a diverse group of academic institutions, large industries, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), forming a key strategy for driving innovation, advancing research, and fostering economic growth. These collaborations harness the distinct strengths of each sector, providing us with numerous benefits and opportunities.
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