ICB Health and Growth Accelerator: Regional Innovation Call
In December 2024, the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board announced the exciting news that the region had been chosen as one of three Health and Growth Accelerator Sites, created as part of a £45 million NHS trial, to boost health and support people in work.
Apply for your chance to take part
As part of this trial, three ‘Health and Growth Accelerators’ were created within South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and North East and North Cumbria. Ultimately, the parts of the country most affected by economic inactivity driven by ill health.
The North East and North Cumbria ICB has appointed Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) to support the innovation aspects of the regional Accelerator.
The Accelerator will focus on supporting improved population health outcomes and reducing economic inactivity, particularly for people affected by:
- Musculoskeletal (MSK)
- Mental Health
- Menopause
- Cardiometabolic Related Conditions
We are also keen to evaluate if the shift to prevention associated with economic inactivity, in particular, focused on:
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Alcohol
Who should apply
We have two opportunities open, this application is for North East and North Cumbria projects. These projects can come from the NHS, local authorities or the VSCE sector.
You should only complete one application. If you are a company, please visit this page as the application process is different.
How to apply
If you are working on a project involving an evidence-based digital solution, please provide further details to HI NENC for an opportunity to secure funding as part of the Accelerator programme.
Applications close on 11 April 2025. Your innovation could play a vital role in improving lives and supporting people back into work.
For further information, please get in touch with HI NENC Project Manager, Niko Urli at [email protected]
Please note applications for this are now closed.