Latest Updates

7th September 2026

A novel NHS-developed device designed to reduce the potential spread of dangerous drug-resistant bacteria has secured a commercial partner and is moving towards wider deployment in healthcare settings worldwide following support from Health Tech Enterprise (HTE). The innovation, known as AseptiFlow, was invented and developed by Dr James Soothill, a Consultant Microbiologist at Great Ormond […]

2nd September 2026

Innovate UK has launched a new £25.4 million funding competition to support the development and clinical validation of technologies that could help detect and diagnose cancer earlier. The competition, delivered on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences’ Cancer Healthcare Goals programme, is seeking innovative collaborative R&D projects focused on early cancer diagnostics. Funding will […]

13th August 2026

Health Tech Enterprise has announced a new ownership structure designed to strengthen employee participation in the business and support its long-term growth plans as it enters its 21st year. The NHS market access, health economics and technology commercialisation consultancy will continue to operate under the Health Tech Enterprise brand, with no changes to its services, […]

6th August 2026

The TBAT Innovation Challenge 2026, delivered by Dains in collaboration with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs, is now open for applications, with a search underway for the UK’s most exciting innovators. The Innovation Challenge presents a unique opportunity for businesses to elevate their growth, whether they are in the early […]

28th July 2026

Two pioneering innovations designed to improve outcomes for children and young people have been recognised at the Paediatric HealthTech Sprint, an initiative created to accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies in paediatric healthcare. Funded by NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and Child Health, the Paediatric HealthTech Sprint was conceived through the NIHR HRC in Paediatrics and […]

20th July 2026

Sustainability is no longer a future consideration for medical technology innovators. It is rapidly becoming a key factor in product development, procurement, investment decisions, and long-term commercial success. For many start-ups and early-stage innovators, sustainability can feel like another compliance challenge to add to an already lengthy list of regulatory and technical requirements. However, the […]

1st July 2026

Written by Chris Warwick, Senior Consultant Market Access On June 11th the UK Government released a new national value-based procurement guidance document. While we already guide our clients with regards to their products holistic value proposition the release of this guidance is a clear move away from lowest-price purchasing and towards buying medical technology on […]

29th June 2026

By Gabriela Ramirez Guevara, Principal Consultant, HEOR, Health Tech Enterprise Health tech innovators are natural problem-solvers. They see inefficiencies, unmet needs and opportunities for improvement, then set out to build something better. It is what drives innovation across our sector. But there is a common mistake many organisations make, particularly in the early stages of […]

17th June 2026

Health Tech Enterprise (HTE) has launched a new Clinical Expert Community aimed at tackling one of the biggest challenges facing medical technology innovators, gaining meaningful clinical insight during product development. The new initiative will connect clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals with companies developing medical devices, digital health platforms and diagnostic technologies, helping innovators access […]

9th June 2026

Health Tech Enterprise is proud to be partnering with St John’s Innovation Centre Training (SJICT) on behalf of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to deliver the training element of the i4i THRIVE programme.

Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - 12:30-14:00

Join our webinar designed for entrepreneurs, clinicians, academics, and investors bringing new healthcare technologies to market. Gain essential insights into the UK healthcare landscape, learn how to navigate market challenges, understand your NHS customer, and discover how to leverage evidence to drive adoption.

Wednesday 27th May 2026

Human Factors and Usability Engineering are critical for creating safe, intuitive medical devices that meet regulatory requirements and boost adoption. This course will show you how to implement usability studies, conduct Formative Evaluations, and perform Summative Testing to ensure your product is user-friendly and compliant.