The creator of an artificial intelligence-powered solution for clinicians has paid tribute to the role of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) in his success after receiving £250,000 in fresh investment

GP and founder of Glasgow-based GeneralPractice.AI, Dr Angus Perry recently secured the major boost in an agreement led by Deepbridge Capital, known for its investments across the technology and life sciences sectors.

Dr Perry enrolled onto the NHS programme’s Scottish cohort in 2023 with GeneralPractice.AI launched the same year, and called the £250,000 injection “a huge step forward” in using AI “to enhance clinical care and place prevention at the heart of primary care”.

Announcing the investment news, he thanked CEP and its Scottish Coordination Group — of which formal NHS Scotland partner InnoScot Health is a member — and said: “Your guidance and network have been important to helping shape the direction of GeneralPractice.AI.”

Head of Innovation Commercialisation at InnoScot Health, Gillian Henderson said: “We would like to wholeheartedly congratulate Angus on this key milestone as he looks to further growth and new markets, complementing the already burgeoning presence of GeneralPractice.AI in both the UK and Australia.

“It’s an exciting time for this personalised AI-powered software which offers a suite of over 50 applications including clinical tools for tailored practice management, transcription of rapid, accurate consultation notes, and its leading capability — empowering GPs to provide effective lifestyle modification to patients.

“As part of CEP’s Scottish Coordination Group, we’re proud to see GeneralPractice.AI go from strength to strength thanks in part to the programme’s dedicated support, vital learnings, and ability to help NHS entrepreneurs forge key connections.

“We wish him well in his ongoing efforts to help transform healthcare and realise better patient outcomes through a unique approach to leveraging cutting-edge technologies.”

She added: “If you have fresh, innovative ideas and startup ambitions, and are keen to hone your entrepreneurial skills without having to leave the health service, then I would urge you to apply and experience the benefits like Angus did.”

The GP previously told how CEP had given him “inspiration, knowledge and great contacts” on his journey to entrepreneurial success.

He stated: “It’s truly remarkable how the programme has fostered a supportive culture and ecosystem, where individuals consistently go above and beyond to help one another.

“Personally, I am grateful for the in-person, virtual and local sessions, which have provided me with insights into various aspects of running a business and being an effective leader.”

The GeneralPractice.AI vision insists that “the future of healthcare lies in clinicians and AI working together — not just to manage disease, but to prevent it, by giving patients the tools and understanding they need to take control of their health”.

The software offers the ‘My Lifestyle Hub’ which gives patients a personalised app providing lifestyle advice, connecting them to community resources, and engaging them in their own healthcare journey “long before crisis point”.

InnoScot Health is proud to be part of a collaborative group of organisations – alongside The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Codebase, NHS Education for Scotland (NES), Scottish Enterprise, and Chief Scientist Office (CSO) – supporting Scottish innovators taking part in CEP, which is delivered by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and part of the NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC).

Potential CEP participants are encouraged to reach out to the InnoScot Health team if they would like to discuss their eligibility.