HIYH Impact Report 2023 | Page 13

Turbo-charging NHS market access for HealthTech innovators

Our Propel @ YH digital health accelerator has this year completed its fourth edition supporting another 11 small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ) with innovations that have potential to improve health outcomes . The programme provides HealthTech innovators with access to a structured course of support and advice to help them understand the NHS and ultimately bring the best digital health solutions to the region ’ s population and the wider health economy . Helen Hoyland , our Head of Portfolio for Commercial , Digital and Growth , explains how Propel @ YH has developed and built a track record of success , this year providing 127 hours of support to 44 innovators and leveraging £ 59k of investment into the Leeds City ecosystem .
Helen Hoyland , Head of Portfolio
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