Networks
The national health technology business support organisation, with a strong track record in increasing the viability of manufacturers, service providers, designers, OEMs and suppliers of medical technology.
Helping businesses to develop and bring to market new health technology solutions, particularly focusing on independent living and citizen-centric health
Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology
IBST develops sensors for biological testing in the sectors of healthcare, agriculture and food technology, and uses biological principles to develop novel sensors for environmental, security and engineering applications.
Health Innovation West of England (formerly known as WE AHSN)
The West of England Academic Health Science Network is putting innovation at the heart of healthcare, improving patient outcomes and growing the local economy
Health Innovation South West (formerly SW AHSN)
Transforming lives through health & care innovation: Identifying and spreading innovative practice; Building capability and Evaluation and application of learning
ALAN: Assisted Living Action Network
An important platform for businesses, healthcare professionals, service user groups and academic researchers to stimulate the development of innovative assisted living products and services
Business Incubation Centre for high-growth potential technology startups based in Bristol at EngineShed
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Health & Life Science Sector Group
The LEP is a partnership between businesses, universities, the region’s councils and Combined Authority. Its role is to secure our region’s success by promoting an environment in which businesses thrive and communities grow in a sustainable way.
Future Space based on the UWE Bristol campus, offers a range of office space, shared and dedicated laboratories, workshops and co-working facilities designed specifically for high-tech, science based entrepreneurs and innovators.
Launch Space provides fully-funded support for aspiring entrepreneurs and early stage businesses. We work with a range of people, from recent graduates and first-time founders, to experienced entrepreneurs and businesses exploring new technologies.
Engine Shed is an innovation hub where businesses, entrepreneurs, academics and corporates collaborate. Part of the University of Bristol, the Engine Shed showcases the strengths and innovations of the region by providing space, creating collaborations, and running projects that inspire, enable and challenge us all.
As the largest business membership organisation in the region, we believe in business as a force for good. Enabling opportunities for growth, together creating impact.
TechSPARK is a not-for-profit community dedicated to connecting, educating and strengthening tech ecosystems from Swindon to Swansea. We work with tech and digital businesses from startups to scaleups, SME’s to global corporations to help them thrive through our networks and knowledge.
We're a grassroots, volunteer-led, global community that exists to support and promote better equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the health innovation sector.
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK. It is a collaborative partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol, and home to a vibrant community of over 450 academics, researchers and industry practitioners.
CAMERA (Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications)
CAMERA performs world-leading research in Intelligent Visual and Interactive Technology, underpinned by academic and partner expertise across both core EPSRC research disciplines – Computer Vision, Graphics, Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and AI – as well expertise in healthcare, rehabilitation, biomechanics, musculoskeletal modelling, sports performance, and psychology.