Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate is a 10-week programme that supports UK companies with technologies for women’s health that are already developed but are looking to prove their value. Funded by Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst and run by the Health Innovation Network South London with national partners, it offers tailored support, expert workshops and one-to-one business coaching. The goal is to help companies grow, connect with the right people and plan testing of solutions in real healthcare settings, including cost-effectiveness. It’s all about supporting companies to make a real impact in women’s health.
We will aim to support up to 10 companies developing innovations for women’s health through the programme. These innovations should have the potential to address current challenges in women’s health and other conditions that effect women differently or disproportionally. These innovations will be targeting business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C) women’s health markets.
Those participants who complete the programme in full will be eligible to apply for a closed call funding opportunity from Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst in Spring 2026 with a focus on real world evaluation including budget impact assessment.
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We are looking for companies that meet the following criteria:
- Enterprise that is registered with UK Companies House or will be by the start of the programme
- Micro, Small and Medium enterprise (SME) – definition can be found here
- Innovation for women’s health with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or above. Find out more: Technology readiness levels (TRL) – UKRI
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- Expert-led Workshops and Webinars: gain insights from subject matter experts to sharpen approaches to key topics for innovation and commercial growth, such as real-world evaluation
- Tailored Business Coaching: bespoke support from experienced business coaches who act as critical friends.
- Regular, one-to-one sessions refine strategy, facilitate connections and accelerate growth
- Bespoke Mentoring: leveraging experienced professionals from across the healthcare system, fostering individual growth, such as enhancing entrepreneurship skills, and accelerating the development of innovative solutions that advance women’s health
- Strategic Networking: opportunities for peer-learning and stakeholder engagement across the healthcare system to foster collaboration, market access and growth
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Innovate UK held an informative webinar introducing the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators programme on 3 Sept: click here to watch the recording and download the slides.
The Biomedical Catalyst team also held live events in London 9 September, Liverpool 11 September and Glasgow 15 September. Read more about the roadshows and download the event slides, covering all five Biomedical Catalyst Accelerators (Femtech, Future Medicines, Hospital to Community, Medtech Ventures and Chronic Conditions).
For queries about each specific accelerator, contact the team who are running it. You can also contact the Biomedical Catalyst team.
Health Innovation Hub are hosting an in person Roadshow event on 9th September 11:15-13:30 at London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (SE1 7AR): register for a place. This is part of the Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst series of roadshows with information about their series of accelerators.
You can also join Health Innovation Hub’s 101 webinar on 17th September 12:00-13:00: register for a place.
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You can find more information about the Accelerator FemTech: Evaluate programme, including details about upcoming information events, in our FAQs. If you have any additional questions, please email info@digitalhealth.london.
