The Partnership Between Academia & Business Award is what Yorkshire MedTech is all about – turning research excellence into real-world impact. It celebrates exactly what makes our region special: world-class academics and brilliant companies working together to change lives.

And we want to see YOU recognised.

Yorkshire’s healthtech ecosystem is extraordinary, and our place-based impact accelerator is testament to this.  We are proud to play a key part in the ecosystem, as a partnership between the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield.  Research powerhouses such as the Insigneo Institute and Healthtech Leeds exemplify Yorkshire’s strengths in medical technologies.  Alongside countless innovative founders and research teams, our region is producing collaborations that are genuinely transforming healthcare.

If you’re part of a business-academia partnership that’s developing breakthrough medical devices, digital health solutions, or diagnostics – this is your moment.

Applications are open now with closing date of 20 February 2026.

We want our amazing founders and collaborative academics in the spotlight. Don’t be modest – if you’re doing great work together, the sector needs to hear about it.

Submit your nomination today: medilink.co.uk/healthcare-business-awards

Let’s showcase what Yorkshire innovation can achieve when brilliant minds collaborate.