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Supporting Innovation at Explant Labs: Advancing Personalised Medical Implants

Explant Labs, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has been making significant strides in the world of personalised medical implants – namely in knee and hip replacements. Led by Dave Langton, the company is pioneering genetic testing aimed at improving the…

Myfolks Named North Tyneside Business Awards Finalist

Myfolks

We are delighted that Myfolks has been named as a finalist in the Innovation and Technology category for the North Tyneside Business Awards 2024. The Myfolks app and support system, that bridges the gap between health and social care, has…

North East and North Cumbria innovators shine at prestigious Bright Ideas in Health Awards 

The Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024 celebrated groundbreaking healthcare innovations from across the region. Nearly 400 health and social care professionals gathered at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead last night (21st November 2024), to celebrate the 19th Bright Ideas in…

New Funding to Upscale Healthy Heart Checks

Healthy Heart Checks

Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) has successfully secured funding to provide further Healthy Heart Checks for underserved communities. The funding, provided through the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board’s Healthier & Fairer Programme will…

Managing director role opens to lead the Seaton Delaval Medicines Manufacturing Centre project

Matt Brown, the Managing Director of the North East and North Cumbria Provider Collaborative has issued an update for local pharmacy leads on a new Managing Director role at the Seaton Delaval Medicines Manufacturing Centre. Since plans for a new…

Shortlist Announced for the Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2024

The shortlist has been announced for the leading health innovation awards in the North East and North Cumbria.

Northern Cancer Alliance Launch Unmet Need Call

In collaboration with the North East and North Cumbria ICB, the Northern Cancer Alliance aims to diagnose 75% of cancers at an early stage. To reach that goal, the Northern Cancer Alliance has launched a specific unmet need call, searching…

North East company educating adults to improve children’s mental health

HI NENC is working with Blue Mental Health Support, a company dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on children’s mental health.

Patients empowered by digital tools speak up about experiences

In a powerful showcase of how digital technology and innovation can transform lives, people from the North East and North Cumbria shared personal stories about how technology has enhanced their quality of life. These experiences were shared as part of…

Northern FemTech and Women’s Healthtech Accelerator programme taking businesses to the next level

The Northern FemTech and Women’s Health Tech Accelerator Programme is a gateway to early-stage investment. FemTech and Women’s Healthtech innovators can apply until 21st October 2024.

Plexaa Ltd reaches the finals of the American MedTech Innovator video competition

We are thrilled to announce that Plexaa Ltd, supported by Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC), has made it to the finals of the prestigious American MedTech Innovator video competition! Please like and share the video far…

Northern FemTech and Women’s Healthtech Accelerator

     Northern FemTech and Women’s Healthtech Accelerator programme taking businesses to the next level Applications are now closed FemTech and Women’s Healthtech is becoming increasingly prominent particularly in the innovation and tech sectors. However there is still a fundamental…

Download remote monitoring resources for primary care clinicians

Over a six month period, five North East practices piloted the use of existing remote monitoring technology to develop use cases for clinical pathways that would have the biggest impact on patient outcomes. On the Health Innovation North East and…

CKD webinar series for primary care clinicians

Primary care teams can watch a series of three educational webinars about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its significance as a cardiovascular risk factor. Earlier this year, Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria (HI NENC) hosted these webinars to…

HI NENC relocates to sustainable office in Newcastle’s innovation hub

Exterior image of the 1 Citygate offices in Newcastle

HI NENC has relocated to a state of the art, sustainable office in the heart of Newcastle city centre to accommodate its growing team.