Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) are experts in health innovation. We transform lives through innovation by supporting health and social care teams to find, test and implement new solutions to the NHS’ greatest challenges, driving economic growth.

We work within the East Midlands and nationally as part of the Health Innovation Network, operating as the innovation arm of the NHS. As a network of 15 local HINs, we tackle national problems with local understanding and tackle local problems with national expertise.

How they support the medtech and life sciences sector

We work across industry and life sciences to help spread innovation.
We partner with forward-thinking pharmaceutical and life sciences companies who want to bring innovative treatments, pathways and solutions to patients and professionals in our region.

HIEM can support life sciences to connect to local NHS networks and health services to support collaboration around treatment, roll out and uptake.

Their impact

We provide expert support to innovators and entrepreneurs across the entire pathway of innovation, from having a great idea through to successful launch and commercialisation.

We support innovators to prepare their solutions for real world implementation, to ensure they are adoption ready and deliver impact. The type of support we offer depends on the needs of the innovator.

Impact on supported companies during 2023-24:

safeguarded jobs
51
additional jobs
22
revenue generated
£ 19 m

Latest Opportunities

NIHR Innovation Catalyst - June 2026

Overview Opportunity status: Opening soon Type: Programme Opening date: 9 June 2026 at 1:00 pm…

Seeking industry collaborator specialising in small-interfering RNA (siRNA) drug delivery systems

Aim The Open University is seeking an industry collaborator to join a consortium including world-leading…

Join our launch webinar on 17 June for information and guidance on collaborating with the NIHR HRC-DDR and MD-TEC

The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics aims to support the safe, effective and…

Latest News

Future Talent Laboratory expands to strengthen medtech and life sciences workforce pipeline

The West Midlands is set to play a leading role in addressing the UK’s growing…

B13 - Why custom software is no longer just for enterprise

TechWM x B13 Digitalisation Programme launched 50 funded AI feasibility reports For a long time,…

Built on Precision: Airology Celebrates 30 Years of Cleanroom Innovation

Airology, a leading provider of advanced cleanroom and controlled environment solutions, proudly celebrates its 30th…

Your innovation deserves recognition

The Medilink Midlands Awards are now open, celebrating outstanding innovation across the region’s medtech and life sciences sector.

With 10 categories to enter, now’s the time to showcase your achievements.
Extended Deadline Date: 16th January

Start your application today.

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​

Almost There! Just Tell Us a Bit About You​