Innovate UK ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health

The 56th Innovate UK Intelligent Sensing Programme (ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health) is a one-day networking event in partnership with Sensors Innovation Leadership Council (SILC), designed to spark collaboration among sensor technology communities, healthcare professionals, life sciences experts, and other key stakeholders. The core objective is to catalyse innovation and accelerate the development of emerging sensing technologies to address pressing challenges in the UK’s healthcare sector.

 

As the nation contends with increasing healthcare costs and an ageing population, innovative technologies such as wearables, digital health tools, Artificial Intelligence, and precision medicine offer potential for more sustainable and cost-effective care. The UK’s health sector - comprising high-quality services, advanced medical research, and renowned institutions like the NHS, AstraZeneca, and GSK- requires ongoing innovation to remain effective and accessible.

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  • Innovate UK ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health
When
07/10/2025 09.30 - 16.30
Location
Birmingham
Sector
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About the event

Key technology experts from industry, researchers, and innovators will share their expertise & knowledge on subjects relating to following:

  • Healthcare market needs and opportunities for sensing technologies
  • The latest advancements in sensing technologies for health
  • Emerging and novel sensing technologies for health
  • Relevant innovation funding opportunities in the UK

The event agenda will be published once all speakers have been confirmed in the near future.

Why attend this event?

This event serves as a cross-disciplinary platform to exchange knowledge, forge new partnerships, and spark inventive ideas that promote technological advancements in the health domain. Attendees will benefit from expert-led presentations and discussions focused on healthcare market opportunities for sensing technologies, state-of-the-art innovations, emerging solutions, and UK-specific funding avenues for tech development.

In addition to formal presentations, the workshop will feature networking opportunities and limited exhibition spaces, allowing interested organisations to showcase their technologies, services, and expertise to an audience primed for collaboration. Through this, the event aims to enhance the pace and impact of business innovation and drive transformational progress across the healthcare sector in the UK.

Who is this event for?

ISP56 – Sensing Technologies for Health is an open, one-day networking workshop, aiming to bring together relevant cross-sectorial communities, including:

  • Sensing technology communities
  • Innovators developing sensor-based solutions
  • Healthcare companies exploring new tech partnerships
  • Research labs and academics focused on digital health, diagnostics, or wearable tech
  • IoT and AI companies interested in healthcare applications
  • Other interested healthcare sector stakeholders

This will be an opportunity to share knowledge, network, and develop new partnerships to help promote and accelerate business innovation of sensing technologies across the UK. The overall aim is to help address the challenges faced by the sector and to transform the health sector in the UK.

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Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible for all.

If you experience any barriers to registering, for any reason, please contact us by email: enquiries@iukbc.org.uk or phone: +44 03333 403250 and we will support your registration.

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