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Support for health and life sciences businesses

If you operate in health tech or life sciences, we’re here to help. From funding and innovation networks to skills training and workspace, access the support you need to develop life-changing technologies and grow your business.

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West Yorkshire has a thriving health tech and life sciences sector. Home to more than 300+ firms in digital health, diagnostics and Med Tech, generating £3 billion a year.

Here’s the support available to help your business grow and innovate

Health tech Accelerator (Investment Zone) - £4.5m to support up to 240 SMEs with mentoring, masterclasses and expert guidance on regulation, markets and scaling.
Launchpad grants - Competitive Innovate UK and Mayoral funding of up to £1m for medical, Med Tech and digital health innovation.
Innovation hubs and campuses - Investment in sites like the Digital Health Enterprise Zone (Bradford), Health Innovation Campus (Huddersfield) and Leeds Innovation Village, offering labs, equipment and collaboration space.
Growth support programmes – Initiatives such as Business for Good West Yorkshire and the Good Growth Programme provide tailored coaching and funding.
Skills, leadership and training – Skills Bootcamps, apprenticeships and leadership programmes like Peer Networks and Help to Grow: Management build strong teams.
Dedicated Growth Managers – Local experts offering one-to-one advice, funding signposting and connections to the right health tech support.

Need support for your health or life sciences business?

We’d love to help. Whether you're just starting in health tech or looking to scale an existing life sciences venture, we can connect you with funding, expertise, workspace and networks to accelerate your growth.

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