Get investment-ready with the SHIFT Programme
Innovation needs fuel—and that means funding, strategy, and expert guidance. Our SHIFT Programme is here to help you secure the resources that will power your growth and make your innovation sustainable.
• expert insights from innovation specialists, legal professionals, investors, and business strategists
• guidance on asset protection, business control and grant funding
• support navigating angel investment and venture capital investment
• tools to sharpen your business development and pitch with confidence
Whether you're developing, testing, or scaling your innovation, SHIFT equips you with the knowledge and skills to attract investment and plan your next big move.
Ready to shift your future forward? Join the programme and unlock your potential.
We are looking for innovators from across the UK who have a minimum viable product and have completed a level of proof-of-concept for their health innovation.
Applicants can include clinicians, academics, SMEs, innovators and entrepreneurs. For full eligibility please refer to the eligibility guide.
Throughout the programme you will develop your business plans and next steps, culminating in a presentation deck, incorporating your learnings from each session. On the final day, you will present your innovation to a panel of experts and receive invaluable feedback—your chance to test, refine, and perfect your presentation skills in a supportive environment - so you can get it right when it matters most.
HIW staff will provide mentorship and 1-1 support to delegates throughout the course which can continue after the programme.
Course structure
The five-day programme will run over four weeks, the first week will consist of two days back-to-back with a two week gap before another two consecutive days. The programme will finish with a final day for presentations one week later amalgamating all aspects of the programme. Please check the dates to ensure you are available for all five days to guarantee you are able to optimise the opportunity. Those unable to attend the five days will not be successful in their application. Applicants are also expected to attend all sessions on each day. The programme will consist of direct teaching sessions, self-directed learning, collaborative workshops and networking opportunities. There will be a virtual 1-hour launch webinar for applicants to meet the HIW team and fellow delegates prior to the start of the course in addition to access to resources and further information.
Applications
Delegates will be provided with resources throughout the course to support becoming investment-ready, including reference notes, signposting, canvas documents and an upgraded presentation deck.
Applications will be reviewed by a team from HIW. successful applicants will be contacted as soon as possible following the closing date.
Unsuccessful applications will receive feedback and the offer of alternative support if appropriate.
