Events

Health Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School

Edgbaston Campus, University 麻豆精选

30th June - 4th July 2025

About the programme

Aimed at students, researchers, clinicians, engineers, and early-stage entrepreneurs, this five-day immersive summer school is focused on health technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

This intensive programme is built around the principles of needs-led innovation and will equip participants with the tools, methods, and insights to tackle real-world challenges in healthcare through technology.

What you will learn

Participants will gain practical knowledge and experience in,

  • Needs-led innovation methodology in healthcare
  • Stakeholder engagement and identifying real-world clinical needs
  • Human-centred design of innovative health solutions
  • Health technology regulations and intellectual property (IP) management
  • Overview of research and development (R&D) pipelines for medical technologies
  • Business strategies for technology translation, including funding and investment
  • Real world insights from experts across academia, healthcare, and industry

Featured speakers and mentors

  • Sultan Haider, Global Head of Innovation Think Tank (ITT), Siemens Healthineers
  • Sean McNulty, Co-founder and Director of Insight Innovate
  • Eilis Skelly, Co-founder of Insight Innovate

Programme fees

General Admission: £850

University 麻豆精选 students: £550

Fees include all lectures, workshop materials, daily lunch, and refreshments over the 5 days.

Registration details

  • Deadline: 30th May 2025
  • Capacity: Limited to 25 participants - book early to secure your place and avoid disappointment.

This programme is intentionally designed as a closed-group learning experience to ensure in-depth engagement, personalised mentorship, and meaningful collaboration.

Why attend?

  • This is a rare opportunity to engage with leaders from one of the world’s foremost health technology companies at the intersection of research, clinical practice, and industry innovation.
  • Learn how to apply innovation frameworks to real healthcare challenges
  • Network with professionals, researchers, and innovators
  • Gain mentorship from global leaders in health technology
  • Unique insights into industry-led R&D pipelines, global health tech trends, and innovation strategy

Build foundational skills for launching MedTech ventures or advancing your career in innovation.

Who should attend?

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in health tech
  • Researchers and PhD candidates in biomedical or engineering fields
  • Clinicians with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Early-stage entrepreneurs in the healthcare and MedTech sectors.

Venue

University 麻豆精选, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT
Experience our world-class facilities and a vibrant campus environment.

Contact

For more information or enquiries, please contact Dr Atif Shahzad, a.shahzad@bham.ac.uk.