The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care innovation scanning centre, providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high-quality care.
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Like all successful organisations the Innovation Observatory is built on the collective effort of a multidisciplinary team. Each member of our internal team plays an important and necessary role in supporting the delivery of our shared vision.
We aim to transform health systems and improve population health by providing advanced data-driven insights that foster innovation and equitable access to high-quality care.
Our core values are the foundation of the work we do, guiding our research and how we work with our collaborators and stakeholders.
The NIHR Innovation Observatory is a world leading health and care innovation scanning centre, providing data-driven insights to foster innovation and equitable access to high-quality care.
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In this horizon we see an emerging innovation where ideas originate and evolve to become future technologies.
The transitional horizon is where we see healthcare technologies move from early clinical trials phases to pre-regulatory stages.
When approaching the near horizon we see healthcare technologies that have already been launched or are undergoing regulatory and technology appraisal processes.
We provide a gateway to collaboration, intelligence, and growth opportunities in healthcare and life sciences.
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Industry engagement is a key strand of NIHR Innovation Observatory's work. Our research, publications, data and insights are crucial for both large corporations and small businesses.
Public involvement in research is a valuable way of making sure that the views of people from different backgrounds and with varied experiences help shape the work we do, even if you’ve had no interest in science research before.
We invest in people and support them in realising their full potential. Through nurturing and encouraging career development, we grow future national and international leaders across quantitative and qualitative methods.
We have a vast network across the sector both nationally and internationally and like to collaborate wherever possible, whether this is with new stakeholders, partner organisations or sharing our knowledge and expertise.
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Ensuring that health care innovation of value can realise its full potential is not a task that we undertake alone. We work closely with a range of national stakeholders from the government, regulators, industry, patients, citizens, and the NHS.
The Innovation Observatory is the gateway to the NICE Technology Assessment (TA) Programme for industry, preventing delays in bringing new and repurposed medicines to the UK market through the early identification and tracking of new and repurposed medicines and health technologies.
We build national and international relationships with partners across the Health & Life Sciences Sector. We engage through speaking and attending high profile events and making valuable connections and introductions.
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Date
15 Jul 2025
Time
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Hybrid at The Catalyst
Join us on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event, you’ll learn about the different types of Horizon Scans that are going on around the world and the developments in this field and how it can help you.
We’ll talk about our position as a world leading horizon scanning facility and how you can access our data and intelligence to better your business.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
This event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.
Register for Event
29 Sep 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
30 Euston Square, London
14 Oct 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
