Latest Updates

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 […]

14th April 2026

In today’s medical technology landscape, Artificial Intelligence has become the catch-all solution to every problem, or so it seems. While AI is undoubtedly adding value in MedTech, its dominance in investor conversations has created an uneven playing field. Founders developing clinically meaningful but non-AI-driven solutions may feel they are overshadowed by the buzz around AI and the focus placed on it by investors.

13th January 2026

For some UK & European MedTech companies, who are already achieving revenues from their home markets, expanding into the US market of over 340 million people is the next logical step. But Where to start?

30th September 2025

Refine Your Approach to Regulatory Compliance We spoke with regulatory partners to uncover what really matters when it comes to getting your compliance right first time. The answer was unanimous; compliance isn’t a box to tick at the end of development. It is a foundation for commercial success, and the decisions you make in the […]

16th September 2025

In our work with medtech innovators, we see the full spectrum of the journey. At one end are those early-stage moments — the lightbulb moment where someone spots a new way to solve a pressing clinical problem. At the other end are companies with products on the market, and case studies demonstrating real-world impact. But every so often, we hear about the challenge of adoption in complex healthcare systems.

29th August 2025

Healthcare is one of the most fertile grounds for innovation. From AI diagnostics to liquid biopsy tools, new technologies promise better outcomes, faster pathways, and improved value for health systems. Yet, many innovators find themselves in the same frustrating trap: their product is welcomed into pilot projects and feasibility studies, only to stall when it comes to real-world adoption.

8th March 2025

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women in the MedTech sector. From pioneering groundbreaking medical technologies to shaping regulatory landscapes and driving commercial success, women are playing a critical role in advancing healthcare solutions globally.

27th November 2024

HealthTech innovators, driven by a steadfast belief in their ideas and a sincere commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, often face significant challenges when navigating the complexities of introducing new technologies into the highly regulated and fragmented marketplace. Here are five pieces of advice to consider, that are essential for innovators when looking to raise external investment to scale their businesses.

26th July 2024

Growing a business from the ground up can be hard for new entrepreneurs. There are so many aspects of developing an innovation from concept through to market that go beyond just building the technology platform. Seeking access to entrepreneurship coaching is crucial for startup businesses to be successful, particularly in complex and highly regulated markets like healthcare.

9th July 2024

Maternal Newborn Health Innovations (MNHI) is a mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation focused on enabling a gentle and safe way for obstetricians to assist the birth of newborns during circumstances of prolonged, complicated labour.  HTE has helped MNHI conduct a health economic analysis to simulate the real-life impact that its OdonAssist™ inflatable obstetric device for assisted vaginal birth could have in the maternity space. 

28th June 2024

Thermology Health, a spinout from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), has developed a unique, patented thermal imaging technology for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. Thermology Health approached HTE to help perform health economic evaluations. This involved studies in the NHS and US. The studies have demonstrated the patient impact and economic benefits of their innovation, showing cost savings for health systems and improved outcomes for patients.

24th November 2023

Delve into the heart of the UK healthcare system's most pressing issue – waiting times. With the NHS waiting list soaring to a record 7.8 million patients in September 2023, addressing the challenges becomes paramount. Explore the intricate balance between demand regulation and the risk of excessive delays, especially in a single-payer system like the NHS. Discover the fine line between modulating demand and avoiding harm to patients in need.

17th October 2023

The adoption and spread of medtech innovations has long been a challenge in healthcare markets, particularly for SMEs. The NHS Long Term Plan acknowledges that this process needs to be faster, clearer and simpler, so that innovations, and their benefits, get to patients and clinicians faster.

11th October 2023

As a tax relief aimed at supporting UK incorporated research and development companies, R&D tax relief delivers a source of funding in a way that scales with the growth of a business. For companies routinely investing in innovation, it should be considered as part of an overall funding strategy to provide additional cash resources alongside other funding types.

5th July 2023

When people are asked about their thoughts on the NHS, their initial response often reflects a deep affection for the people who work in it. It's not surprising, considering that most of us encounter the NHS during our most vulnerable moments, where we consistently find exceptional care and expertise provided by front-line staff.

10th March 2023

Most innovations we encounter at Health Tech Enterprise (HTE) have been developed by clinicians or other healthcare professionals who have identified unmet needs in the care pathways. Adopting this approach when designing and developing products is an excellent starting point as the innovation stems from the very real experiences of the main users.

29th April 2022

Measuring the improvement in health achieved by an innovation is important for successful medical device development; the sooner an innovator knows where the technology can achieve maximum health improvements, the better the technology design can be targeted for optimal market positioning.

7th September 2021

To be successful in a new endeavour, one has to understand the terrain one is about to enter. This terrain can be strange and unusual and lead to failure unless one is adequately prepared.

11th May 2021

Here are 7 key pieces of advice to bear in mind when embarking on your journey as an innovator in the healthcare industry.

29th April 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic showed how the tech sector can benefit the UK's National Health Service (NHS), one of the largest public health systems in the world. For many, this has been a long time coming, as projects to bring technology into the NHS have been and gone over the last 20 years. The need for the NHS to collaborate with the tech sector has always existed but in the past 20 years, there has been a greater recognition that this partnership is mutually beneficial.

21st April 2026

Innovators, startups, founders and growing companies are invited to join a powerful six-part Innovation-to-Impact MedTech Webinar Series designed to help you move faster from idea to market. Delivered by Health Tech Enterprise, through a mix of live and pre-recorded sessions, these expert-led courses cover the most important stages of commercialising healthcare innovation from protecting IP […]