Applications Open for the Health Social Innovators' Programme

Healthbox, UCL Business and Numbers4Good, in partnership with Trafford Housing Trust, and backing from the Cabinet Office's Social Incubator Fund and Janssen Healthcare Innovation have announced that applications for the Health Social Innovators' Programme (HSI) are now open. The Health Social Innovators' Programme is looking to accelerate the growth of ground-breaking, early-stage social health ventures in order to stimulate innovation and create positive change in healthcare. The social and economic impact of the venture should focus primarily in England.

What is on offer
Through a three-month customised process, we will provide selected ventures with:

  • A network of over 60 outstanding mentors
  • Seed investment
  • Tailored advice to their organisation's needs
  • Events to pitch their business to potential customers and social investors

Applications are open and will close at 12pm on 25th September 2015

For further information, please visit:
http://www.healthsocialinnovators.org

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