Information about the innovations supported by the NIA is available here. All are currently being supported to scale nationally through the support of the NIA, and 23 are selling internationally.

View map showcasing the uptake and spread of innovations on the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA), according to AHSN geography.

Each of these innovations has undergone a robust, competitive and multi-stage assessment process before joining the NIA. All have:

• Demonstrated, in practice, significantly greater quality outcomes for significantly lower cost
• Reached a specific phase of maturity; i.e. have been developed with extensive involvement of users, are supported by a robust evidence base and are ready to be diffused widely across the NHS
• Satisfied all necessary regulatory, intellectual property and ethical frameworks

The NIA portfolio of innovations addresses significant challenges facing the health and care system in England, categorised as follows:

• Early intervention and diagnostics
• Mental health
• Primary Care and Urgent Care
• Safety, quality and efficiency within hospitals
• Self-care and education
• Supporting new models of care