Grow your healthtech business in the US market
Innovate UK is inviting innovative UK healthtech businesses to apply for its Global Incubator Programme in Houston, United States.
With support from the Department of Business and Trade, and in partnership with the Texas Medical Centre Innovation, the programme will provide up to eight high potential medical device businesses with up to six months of tailored support, including in-market activities and mentoring.
The programme is best suited to businesses that already have some traction and sales in the UK and that are now looking to build global partnerships and collaborations to accelerate their growth.
Focus areas
The programme is open to businesses developing technologies for
- clinical decision support
- software as a medical device
- surgical tools
- therapeutic devices
- robotics
- monitoring devices
- diagnostic platforms
- devices to support women’s health
Why Houston
Houston is a hub for medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and health research. It has more than 1,760 life science companies, cutting-edge health care facilities and research institution. The local healthcare and life science industries collectively employ 320,500 workers. With its advanced healthcare system, leading incubators, and active venture community, the US provides a prime launchpad for UK healthtech businesses.
Benefits of applying
This programme gives participants access to expert mentoring, US market insight, investor connections, and potential partners to help scale and succeed internationally.
A programme briefing took place on 7 May 2025. You can watch the recording online.
Applications close on Friday 30 May 2025.
Find out more and apply for this Global Incubator Programme in the USA.
First published 20 May 2025
