new Health Tech Hub South West Programme open to south west companies

Health Tech Hub – South West Programme

Programme Introduction

The Health Tech Hub – South West Programme (HTH-SWP) is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).  The programme provides fully funded business support for entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs developing new products and services for the health, well-being and life science sectors.

The project is managed by the University of the West of England and provides free technical support to assist product development, access to technical expertise, laboratory facilities and sector specialist support.

What the programme offers:

Technical support for product development

Technical experts and laboratory facilities

Sector specialist support

Support available:

Proof of principle laboratory projects

Prototype development

Product testing and validation

Near real-world technology testing

Technical and market reviews

Who can apply?

Entrepreneurs, founders/managers of newly formed businesses or mature small to medium businesses based in the Heart of the South West region.

SMEs who are looking to translate current products or services for the health and life science sector.

Open to SME's registered in key areas of Somerset, Devon and Torbay
For information about how to apply, please contact Julie.Maggs@uwe.ac.uk