Heard how Leeds is taking its offer to innovators to the next level? Read how the city is transforming the historic Old Medical School in an unprecedented opportunity to fast track business success.

Welcome to the Leeds ecosystem.
Leeds research and innovation in health and care is one of the most interconnected ecosystems in the UK. So, however you want to get involved, there is no wrong ‘front door’ and you’ll find a dynamic culture of collaboration.
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Report ranks Leeds as a top UK health innovation hub
What’s happening?
Spotlight
7 July 2025
Revolutionary research collaboration in Leeds redesigns healthcare for people with multiple long-term conditions
World-leading researchers in Leeds, with expertise in systems design, engineering, applied health research and data science, are working with the city’s healthcare system to transform the quality of life for people who have multiple long-term health conditions.
13 June 2025
Leeds in the spotlight at Europe’s largest health conference
An electrifying blend of cutting-edge health innovation, thought-provoking discussions and a thrilling showcase of future healthcare hit the European conference scene last year with HLTH Europe’s dynamic debut in Amsterdam. Building on that success, the four-day health conference – the continent’s largest - returns next week, with Leeds lighting up the stage across the agenda.
13 May 2025
Health innovators eye fast-track growth as Leeds transforms historic medical school
As most major cities across the UK showcase their various innovation campuses, hubs, centres of excellence and science parks, how do you scratch the surface and find the substance behind the sales pitch? What are the crucial differentiators and where does Leeds stand in all this?
Our latest spotlight explores how transformational real estate developments signal a real opportunity in a city transforming health and care.
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Event Date and Time: Mini-fest: April 2025, Main festival: September 2025
Location: Various

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