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The Biomedical Catalyst is Innovate UK’s flagship grant funding mechanism, designed to accelerate innovation and help UK companies bring products to market more efficiently.
Part of the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst, Accelerators help SMEs, spinouts, and academic innovators develop and test innovative health and care solutions across therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. Through thematic Accelerators, participants gain tailored support to refine their ideas, explore market viability, and prepare for clinical or commercial validation.
2025 Accelerator themes
Innovate UK has announced five new accelerators, opening in September 2025.
Early-stage:
- Future Medicines delivered by Lyva Labs
- Managing Chronic Conditions delivered by Pioneer Group
- Hospital to Community delivered by Founders Factory
Late-stage:
- FemTech delivered by Health Innovation Network South London
- MedTech Venture Kickstarter delivered by London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) on behalf of Health Innovation Network South London.
Benefits of our Accelerator programme
Participants benefit from:
- Expert-led workshops covering scientific, regulatory, commercial, and investment readiness
- Mentoring and business coaching from experienced sector professionals
- Ecosystem introductions to investors, NHS partners, and industry networks
- Eligibility for a closed feasibility grant competition following the accelerator
- Equity-free participation — no cost and no ownership dilution
The programme culminates in eligibility for a closed feasibility grant competition. It is equity-free and designed to accelerate innovation across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and more.
Who should attend
This webinar is ideal for health and life sciences companies, whether exploring market feasibility, validating early-stage ideas, or preparing for commercialisation. It will outline how the Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators can support your journey from concept to real-world impact.
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