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
11:40am - 12:10pm
Location
Online slots available
Don’t miss the opportunity to have a 1:1 session with an Expert in Virtual Residence.
Book your 10 minute online slot with members of the Innovation Observatory Team who can provide advice on how to horizon scan for industry and key speakers from the month’s Talking Point Tuesday Event.
Register by completing the short form via the link below with information about your business or organisation, a short biography and three questions you would like to ask the expert.
Please note that all 1:1s last for a maximum of 10 minutes between 11:40 – 12:10 on the selected day. We would recommend you giving an elevator pitch before asking your questions so the expert can get an understanding of your business.
We will be in touch with your session details in due course after your form has been submitted. On receipt of your questions and information you have provided, we will match you with the most relevant expert in virtual residence.
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
