Innovator hub Find, test and implement health and social care innovations Spreading innovation throughout health and social care The Innovation and Enterprise team at Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex support the discovery, development and deployment of health and social care innovations across the South East. As part of the Health Innovation Network, we work with health and social care organisations and businesses to spread innovation throughout our health and care systems to improve outcomes for patients and services and to support economic growth. How we can help Our team of experienced Innovation Managers and Coordinators help innovators navigate the complexities of our health and care systems. We offer practical advice and guidance, hold regular workshops and webinars, and provide signposting to support innovators to develop their innovations to meet the needs of our local systems and populations. Our service covers a wide range of topics which are important for innovators to understand, including navigating the health and care system, understanding MedTech regulations, the importance of establishing an evidence base, and an overview of national priorities such as achieving net zero and addressing health inequalities. We aim to help innovators to develop strong, evidence-based value propositions for their innovations and to ensure they are ready for widespread deployment for the benefit of our health and social care organisations and service users. Meet the Innovation and Enterprise team Let’s innovate If you would like our support with your innovation, please complete our Innovator Engagement Form. The form can take a while to complete, we recommend downloading a copy of the form to draft your answers first. Submit your Innovation Download a draft form Support Discovery Programme An eight-week course covering a range of topics important to health and care innovators. Bid writing support We run workshops on bidding for public sector funding and can offer expert review of applications and access to bid writing support. Brokering introduction with health & social care stakeholders For evidence-based innovations addressing the priorities of our local health and care system partners, we can source market feedback and broker introductions Support with Real World Evaluations We offer support for innovators looking to pilot their innovations and collect real-world evidence of their impact. Support for nation-wide initiatives We are proud supporters of NHS England’s Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, the NHS Innovation Accelerator and the NHS Innovation Service. If you are an innovator accessing any of these programmes, we would also love to support you. User research and involvement From ensuring your communications are inclusive to helping you to involve diverse voices, we can help you develop and deliver user research through interactive, co-design methods that align with your goals and budget. Find out more. If you have any questions, please get in touch via email. Email us New opportunity: Digital health supplier roundtable: transforming elective care pathways On behalf of Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the Provider Alliance, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex is hosting a roundtable on the digital architecture to support elective care pathway transformation. It will take place on Tuesday 30 June 2026 in Maidstone. We are looking to engage with suppliers offering adoption-ready solutions to support: A single, digitally supported approach to referral management Single Point of Access (SPOA) models and multidisciplinary triage Improved advice & guidance pathways, including iterative communication Clinical decision support tools at the point of care (primary and secondary) Integrated patient communication, including visibility via the NHS App Support for pathway management, investigation workflows, and referral outcomes across care settings Interested in participating? If you represent a relevant, adoption-ready product, please email innovators@healthinnovation-kss.com with details of: Why you are interested in participating Confirmation that your organisation meets the following criteria: Adopted in at least 2 NHS sites (please provide details) Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8+ (ready for adoption) All required regulations in place Deadline for EOI is 25 June 2026. Help us to shape a more joined-up, effective approach to elective care across the system. Case studies GP registration tool cuts paperwork, reduces costs and improves patient data A new independent evaluation shows GP registration tool Healthtech-1 delivers operational efficiencies, greater accuracy and economic value to health systems. News 1 Jun 2026 More Supporting consistent, high-quality clinical reasoning in Kent and Medway Evaluating how the DemDx intelligent clinical assessment platform can improve the speed, quality and safety of clinical assessments. News 21 Apr 2026 More AI-Scribe reduces admin time by almost 50% in adult social care assessments – independent evaluation A new evaluation has found that Magic Notes, a generative AI tool from Beam, could significantly improve efficiency for social care staff in Kent, freeing up time for client-facing work and reducing reliance on costly agency staff. News 23 Jan 2026 More Independent evaluation of TORTUS ambient voice technology shows time savings and improved patient interaction for Kent and Medway An independent evaluation has found that TORTUS, an ambient voice technology for clinical documentation, can deliver efficiency and wellbeing benefits for NHS staff in Kent and Medway. Case StudyNews 1 Dec 2025 More Transforming primary care access and efficiency through Smart Triage: A case study Summary Rapid Health’s Smart Triage is an autonomous patient triaging system, aiming to improve access for patients and enable better... Case Study 10 Mar 2025 More Championing NHS Adoption of MRI-guided radiotherapy: Health Innovation KSS supports Elekta Unity Elekta Unity combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a medical linear accelerator (linac) to improve precision radiotherapy for cancer, potentially reducing treatment burden for patients while improving outcomes. Case StudyNews 12 Mar 2025 More Evaluation Shows AI Triage System at Surrey GP Practice achieves 73% reduction in waiting times and improves patient care and practice efficiency A recent evaluation commissioned by Health Innovation KSS has revealed improvements in patient access, demand and capacity management, following the... News 14 Nov 2024 More ← → Events and workshops Developing Your Value Proposition Part of the 'Unlocking the NHS: From Concept to Contract' webinar series, designed specifically for health innovators. A strong value proposition is essential for success. This session will guide innovators in clearly articulating the benefits of their solutions. Event More Introduction to the NHS Marketplace Part of the 'Unlocking the NHS: From Concept to Contract' webinar series, designed specifically for health innovators. This opening session provides a foundational overview of how the NHS operates as a marketplace and what innovators need to know to engage effectively. Event More Funding Beyond Grants for Health Tech Innovators Run by Innovate UK Business Growth in partnership with Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, this session offers a practical, honest overview of the funding options available to health tech innovators who have moved beyond initial concept development and are thinking seriously about raising external investment. Event More Working with People and Communities: Health Innovation Network Support Join us for an interactive introductory webinar designed to support innovators in effectively working with people and communities. Event More ← → Useful guides and resources Net Zero guide This guide aims to help innovators working with the NHS towards its Net Zero ambitions. It provides links to further resources on supporting carbon reduction and sustainable development. It contains a step-by-step guide and a checklist. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Net Zero guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex regarding this resource only (Health Innovation KSS will not use my details for marketing purposes). By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Δ Real World Evaluation guide This guide helps early-stage innovators to measure and demonstrate the impact of their innovations and solutions in real-world settings. It provides a comprehensive framework to conduct a robust evaluation. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Real World Evaluation guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex regarding this resource only (Health Innovation KSS will not use my details for marketing purposes). By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Δ Health Inequalities guide This guide aims to help innovators consider the ways their innovations can be designed, developed and implemented to help achieve health equity. Link Close We need to know more about you Please complete the form below so that we can email your selected resource: Health Inequalities guide Your name Organisation / business Your email I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex regarding this resource only (Health Innovation KSS will not use my details for marketing purposes). By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Δ NHS Innovation Service Read the latest news, case studies and funding opportunities for healthcare innovators. Understand the key stages to bring your product or idea to the NHS. Link Sign up to innovator bulletin Receive the latest funding calls, events and opportunities for innovators. Name* Organisation / business Email* I agree to be contacted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex. By clicking Submit, I agree to Health Innovation KSS’s Privacy Policy. Δ