Propel HealthTech, part of Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, has joined Climb26 and ClimbHealth as an official partner ahead of Climb UK the Festival of Business Growth, taking place on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026.
Propel is one of the North of England’s leading accelerator programmes, supporting health-tech founders and innovators. Through its programmes, Propel works with early-stage start-ups and companies looking to scale to navigate the NHS landscape, validate solutions, build partnerships and accelerate adoption across the health and care system.
This partnership will bring Propel’s expertise and network into the Climb26 and ClimbHealth community, helping to highlight emerging health-innovation talent across the region.
By working together, the organisations aim to create new opportunities for founders to connect with NHS stakeholders, investors, industry partners and fellow innovators from across the UK. The collaboration will also support efforts to showcase the strength of Yorkshire’s growing health-tech ecosystem on a national and international stage.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting innovation within health and care, and to creating environments where founders, clinicians, investors and partners can collaborate more effectively.
Dr Neville Young, Director of Enterprise & Innovation at Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Climb26 and ClimbHealth as part of our continued commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators. Propel exists to help founders navigate the complexities of the NHS, to grow in confidence and then validate their innovations that will help to accelerate adoption.
“Partnerships like this are essential in creating new opportunities for innovators to connect with the right people, from clinicians and health leaders to investors and industry partners. By working together, we can further strengthen the region’s ecosystem and help bring transformative solutions to patients faster.”
Further updates on joint activity and opportunities for founders will be announced in due course, including information relating to Climb UK the Festival of Business Growth agenda.