Meet the Team
Like all successful organisations the Innovation Observatory is built on the collective effort of a multidisciplinary team.
The Innovation Observatory is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and hosted by Newcastle University. Established in 2017, we bring together expertise in research, data science and health innovation to identify and assess emerging healthcare innovations, helping health and care organisations prepare for the future.
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Like all successful organisations the Innovation Observatory is built on the collective effort of a multidisciplinary team.
We help the health and care ecosystem anticipate and prepare for the future.
Our governance arrangements ensure that priorities, resources and delivery are aligned to the needs of the health and care system while maintaining appropriate assurance and public accountability.
The NIHR Innovation Observatory identifies emerging innovations across the global healthcare landscape and transforms them into trusted intelligence that helps organisations anticipate change, make informed decisions and prepare for the future.
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Identifying today's emerging innovations to prepare for tomorrow's healthcare challenges
Building a connected, scalable infrastructure for the next generation of healthcare horizon scanning
Our four horizon scanning programmes span from Priority, Reactive, Proactive, and Demand Signalling. Find out more about how they all work together.
We are committed to building capability across the health and care system by developing skills, supporting careers and creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and grow.
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We develop and share cutting edge methods in horizon scanning, building capacity in the system across the public, voluntary and industry sectors.
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.
Connecting the wider community with opportunities to learn, collaborate and develop through fellowships, immersion events, placements and external programmes.
We provide a gateway to collaboration, intelligence, and growth opportunities in healthcare and life sciences.
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Connecting with stakeholders across health and care to share knowledge, build relationships and support the effective use of our work.
Embedding lived experience into our work to ensure our approaches and outputs reflect the needs of patients and the public.
Live Dashboards
April 2024
Live Dashboards
September 2023
Live Dashboards
December 2022
At the Innovation Observatory, we host conferences, showcase events, workshops and webinars that bring together researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders to explore the future of health and care. Our events provide opportunities to share knowledge, showcase emerging insights and connect those working in horizon scanning and health innovation.
30 Apr 2024 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
04 Jun 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
17 Sep 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
15 Oct 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
12 Nov 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid Event at The Catalyst
13-14 Nov 2024 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
17 Dec 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid Event at The Catalyst
21 Jan 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
21 Jan 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Online slots available
30 Jan 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
18 Feb 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
18 Feb 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Online slots available
18 Mar 2025 at 11:40am - 12:10pm
Online slots available
26 Mar 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online
08 Apr 2025 at 11:40am - 12:10pm
Online slots available
20 May 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
20 May 2025 at 11:40am - 12:10pm
Online slots available
17 Jun 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
17 Jun 2025 at 11:40am - 12:10pm
Online slots available
18 Jun 2025 at 4:10pm - 5:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
15 Jul 2025 at 11:40am - 12:10pm
Online slots available
15 Jul 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Hybrid at The Catalyst
19-20 Nov 2025 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
29 Jan 2026 at 9:30am - 6:00pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
14 May 2026 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
The Catalyst, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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