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.