Join the NIA Fellowship
Applications for the current cohort are now closed. Register your interest below to be notified when the next call opens, and explore how the programme helps scale health innovations across the NHS.
Missed the call? Let’s stay in touch
Applications for our latest cohort are now closed, but we are always eager to learn about transformative health tech. If you’re building an innovation that solves real challenges in the NHS, leave your details below and we’ll make sure you’re notified as soon as dates for the next Fellowship application window are announced.
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Why apply?
National Scale
Expand your solution across multiple Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and NHS Trusts with direct support from NHS leadership.
Market Access & Guidance
Access tailored expertise on NHS procurement, information governance, clinical safety (DCB0129), and business case development.
Expert Mentorship
Get matched with senior NHS directors, commercial mentors, and clinical champions who actively guide your scaling strategy.
Fellow Network
Join a peer community of high-growth health focussed founders and NIA alumni who share practical insights and operational playbooks.
Who should apply?
The NIA Fellowship is for innovators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals who have developed and deployed a validated solution that can improve patient care and transform the NHS.
Proven impact
We want individuals whose innovations have already demonstrated measurable, real-world results in a healthcare setting.
Patient benefit
We want innovators who prioritise patient benefit in their work by enhancing care, improving outcomes, or increasing accessibility.
Insights & values
We value individuals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experiences. We want you to be committed to collaborating, exchanging insights, and promoting values that improve healthcare.
Application process
Meet the NIA – virtual webinars
These sessions are now complete for this year.
Application time
Applications for the NIA Fellowship Programme were open 17 August and close at 23:59 on 27 September 2026.
Applications screened, scored & filtered
Once applications are received, they are carefully screened, scored, and filtered. This ensures that only the most impactful and promising innovations progress to the next stage of the selection process.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview on 25 November 2026. Interviews will then be held between 6-15 January 2027. This is an opportunity for you to present your innovation in more detail and discuss its potential impact within the NHS.
Final selection, due diligence & onboarding
The NIA Board makes final decisions in February, followed by due diligence checks. Successful candidates are then onboarded and officially launched as NIA Fellows in March, beginning their journey of support and national impact.