05/09/2026
If you’ve built or scaled a care innovation with real‑world impact, the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) Fellowship could be your next step.
The NIA is a 3‑year national programme for innovators with proven healthcare solutions ready to scale across the NHS. It provides mentoring, NHS insights, national exposure, and access to potential funding opportunities.
No direct cash grant; the value is in acceleration, networks and implementation support.
If you're a clinician, allied health professional (including OTs), case manager or healthcare innovator with evidence your solution works in practice, this grant will be valuable to you.
Innovations that improve access, productivity, modern service frameworks, women’s health or dementia are especially encouraged this cohort.
Applications open: 17 August 2026
Readiness Check deadline: 12:00, Friday 25 September 2026
Main application deadline: 23:59, Sunday 27 September 2026
Outcomes: shortlist Nov 2026; interviews Jan 2027; fellows onboarded Mar 2027
Apply here: https://nhsaccelerator.com/about-the-nia-programme/apply-for-nia-fellowship/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
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Have a proven innovation that can transform the NHS? Apply to the NIA Fellowship for expert mentoring, support, and national scaling opportunities.