Turn your health innovation into impact.
Join the Incubator
The Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator supports pre- and early-stage startups, as well as growing organisations, to turn bold health ideas into real‑world solutions. If you’re developing a MedTech or digital product or service that could shape the future of health, wellbeing or life sciences, we’ll help you move from concept to impact - with expert business support, sector-specific insight and direct access to the people and partners who can help you start, grow and scale.
Led by Kirklees Council, the University of Huddersfield, the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) the programme brings together regional expertise, research and industry to accelerate innovation and growth - funded by the West Yorkshire Investment Zone
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Who we are - and how we support health innovators
We support ambitious founders and organisations at the earliest stages of developing solutions that improve health, wellbeing and health service delivery. Whether you’re developing a product, building an app or software, or developing a service innovation with real‑world impact, we offer tailored support, expert insight and valuable connections to help you move forward with confidence. By becoming a member, you’ll join a growing community of innovators, working alongside industry, academia and the NHS to improve health outcomes for all.
Become a member of the Incubator
Everything you need to start, grow and connect - in one supportive health innovation community. As a member, you can access:
- Targeted business support, events and mentoring*
- Product development expertise for health and wellbeing innovations*
- Co‑working space across Huddersfield*
- Connections with the NHS, academia and industry
- A growing network of like‑minded health innovators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is it to join the membership?
Our membership is fully funded for the first two years through the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, therefore is free to join. After the two years, charges for membership may apply.
Who is eligible for the membership?
Membership is open to pre- and early-stage start-ups, as well as growing organisations based in West Yorkshire, that are innovating in the health, wellbeing, or life sciences sectors. Applicants should have a genuine focus on creating impact within these fields and a desire to connect with others in the sector.
How do I join up to the membership?
You can apply for membership online.
How can I keep up to date with the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator?
Feel free to drop us a line if you have any specific questions, we’d be more than happy to help – huddshealthinnovation@kirklees.gov.uk
What is the West Yorkshire Investment Zone?
The West Yorkshire Investment Zone is a major funding initiative designed to accelerate growth in health and digital sectors across the region. Backed by £160 million over 10 years, it supports cutting-edge infrastructure, research facilities, and tailored business development programmes.
Anchored by key sites in Leeds, Bradford and Huddersfield, the Investment Zone aims to position West Yorkshire as a national leader in health innovation. It brings together public, private and third sector organisations to create jobs, boost productivity, and attract significant private investment.
Get In Touch
Based in West Yorkshire and working in – or moving into – health and wellbeing innovation?
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you are just starting out or want to collaborate and grow, HHII has the expertise and connections to help you succeed.
The Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator (HHII) is being delivered as a partnership between Kirklees Council, the University of Huddersfield and 3M Buckley Innovation Centre. It is being funded through the West Yorkshire Investment Zone, a set of funding schemes that focus on developing innovation infrastructure and support programmes in the region.
