Join us for the first event on the theme of 'NHS Navigation' as part of the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator workshop series.

At the Health Innovation Leeds Incubator Ignition event we asked what support you, our community of innovators, would find most useful to boost business growth.

We're delighted to begin a new series of workshops that reflect these needs, topics and ambitions.

Providing practical insights for early-stage, scale-ups, and established healthtech businesses, the sessions are designed to be interactive - with plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and experts across industry, academia and the NHS. Attendees will also explore real-life case studies to expand their knowledge and skills. 🧠

An Introduction to Navigating the NHS as an Innovator (workshop 1)

📆 Tuesday 6th October 2026, 9:00am - 12:30pm

📍 Location – Innovation Pop Up, LGI, Gilbert Scott Building, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3E

The venue will be open at 9am for informal networking, where refreshments and light breakfast will be provided. The workshop will start at 9:30am.

ℹ️ About the event

The first in a number of events dedicated to the theme of 'NHS Navigation', this interactive panel session will provide an introduction to the research, evidence, governance and technical requirements that innovators need to consider when navigating the NHS. Attendees will gain an understanding of the key processes, frameworks and support available to help prepare for NHS adoption.

Please see below for the full agenda.

Speakers

Karl Ward, Lead Nurse - Research & Innovation (Education), Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Panellists

Chair: Chair – Dr Chris Herbert, Director of Operations, Research & Innovation Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Amy Rebane, NIHR Leeds BRC, Patient and Public Involvement Engagement and Participation Manager

Dr Steve Rose, Director of Operations, NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)

Dr Claire Eckert, Clinical Director, NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility (CRF)

Vee Mapunde, Co-director NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC)

Dr Richard Evans, Head of Business Development and Innovation, Research & Innovation Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis, if the workshop is full, you will be added to a waiting list and notified if a place becomes available.

Description supplied by the event organiser.