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Leeds is ranked as one of the top three global locations for healthtech, and home to one of the country’s largest teaching hospitals as well as three major universities fuelling a pipeline of top talent. And as the UK’s third largest city, it’s the government’s go-to location to lead the national health mission.

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Spotlight

19 November 2025

Business in the spotlight: Little Journey

Founded by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, designers, and developers, Little Journey’s award-winning mobile app helps young patients feel calm, informed, and empowered during hospital visits, procedures, and clinical trials. As part of our latest business spotlight series we chat to CPO and Co-Founder, Sophie Copley, to hear how powerful partnerships in Leeds have helped this inspiring healthtech launch, grow and go global.

19 November 2025

Business in the spotlight: Microneedle Solutions

As part of our latest spotlight series, we hear from some of the amazing businesses based in Leeds, who are bringing world-first innovations to global markets. In our first feature, Co-Founder of Microneedle Solutions explains how the company is solving some of the biggest health challenges thanks to standout support on offer in a city which ranks in the top three global locations for healthtech.

30 September 2025

A powerful pipeline of digital talent fuelling the future of health innovation

As Leeds marks the 10th anniversary of the Leeds Digital Festival, the city is showcasing more than just a decade of digital growth, it's highlighting a thriving ecosystem where health innovation and digital and data excellence align. With a tech sector growing 125% faster than the national average and a reputation as a health innovation powerhouse, Leeds is not only transforming care today but also shaping the workforce of tomorrow.