Have you developed an innovative health solution? Enter the Bright Ideas in Health Awards today!

The Bright Ideas in Health Awards, organised by Health Innovation North East North Cumbria (HI NENC), are open to individuals and teams from across the NHS, including those in primary and secondary care, universities, and regional businesses and organisations working within the health sector.
 
It’s free to enter and winners will receive a cash prize and support from innovation experts at HI NENC to progress their ideas.
 
The submission deadline is Wednesday, 31st July 2024 and the finalists will be announced in October. All finalists will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead in November, where the winners in each category will be revealed.
 
The ten categories this year are:
 

• Innovative MedTech Award, sponsored by The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)
• Outstanding Industry Collaboration
• Innovation in Clinical Education, sponsored by NHSE Education North East and North Cumbria
• Demonstrating an Impact upon Patient Safety
• Innovation Champion Award
• Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care
• Towards Net Zero Award
• Innovation and Improvement in Reducing Healthcare Inequalities Award
• Innovative Women’s Health Award, sponsored by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System  
• Research for Local Health Needs, sponsored by the Clinical Research Network NENC 

Dr Nicola Hutchinson, Chief Executive at HI NENC said: “The time has come again to call on the region’s innovators to tell us about the health solutions they have developed to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
 
“The Bright Ideas in Health Awards have long provided a platform for the brightest minds in healthcare to be celebrated and to inspire future innovators. This year we will recognise individuals and teams within the health sector that are pushing the boundaries of innovation across ten categories, including a new award for 2024 focusing on Women's Health.
 
“Entering the awards is easy and free, so please get in touch before the deadline to share your bright ideas.”
 
The Awards, now in its 19th year, celebrate the achievements of innovators who have risen to the challenge of telling us how, and where, they believe that the services provided to patients can be improved, either through a technical innovation or through better service delivery.
 
The competition, depending upon the category, is open to businesses, NHS organisations and academic institutions in the North East of England and North Cumbria.
 
The deadline for entering is Wednesday, 31st July 2024. To submit a bright idea, visit: