36: The NHS Innovation Accelerator – driving healthcare innovation

For entrepreneurs looking to spread the word about their innovation, the NHS Innovation Accelerator are now looking for new businesses to work with.From 1 September 2022 the organisation, commissioned by the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC) at NHS England and NHS Improvement, are welcoming applications from people keen to spread their good ideas further.The criteria is straightforward and the benefits are significant.Our reporter Nigel Thompson met up with Suzanne Ali-Hassan deputy director of the NHS Innovation Accelerator at ConfedExpo in Liverpool, and also heard the experiences of an innovator who has already become part of the programme.