A special Glasgow event for healthcare innovators participating in the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) can look forward to an impactful programme for bolstering their learning

Award-winning CEP—the largest entrepreneurial workforce development and training initiative of its kind—is hosting a Scottish ‘Pit Stop’ at Glasgow’s Clayton Hotel on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November.

This immersive, CPD-accredited educational gathering will equip participants with the leadership, teambuilding and communication skills needed to drive innovation forward, featuring interactive exercises, personality and leadership insights, pitching practice, and peer-to-peer learning.

With applications for the next cohort closing on Friday 20 November, aspiring Scottish entrepreneurs can register now for the programme, receive an invitation to the Pit Stop, and get a taster of what CEP can offer them.

CEP is fully funded and helps NHS Scotland staff to develop and scale their innovative ideas while honing their entrepreneurial skills and assisting them in making important connections, including healthcare leaders, collaborators, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.

InnoScot Health is part of a collaborative group of organisations supporting Scottish participation in CEP and believes the programme’s tailored learnings, expert mentoring, and readymade network are vital catalysts for ambitious healthcare staff who are keen to make their entrepreneurial mark.

On Thursday 12, Professor Tony Young OBE, National Clinical Lead for Innovation at NHS England, and Professor of Medical Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Anglia Ruskin University, will provide a warm welcome alongside Dr Tamsin Holland Brown BEM, Clinical Lead for CEP, Community Paediatrician in Cambridge, and Founder of Hear Glue Ear.

A panel slot will follow with a focus placed on the topic of ‘Why Innovation is Important’. This will feature Head of Innovation Commercialisation at InnoScot Health, Gillian Henderson, and Senior Business Innovation Manager at the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Dr Abigail Lyons.

A ‘Clinical Entrepreneur Founders Panel’ will include Consultant in Urology at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and SmashUrology founder, Ibrahim Ibrahim; as well as GP and Founder of GeneralPractice.AI, Dr Angus Perry.

They will be joined by AI Implementation Specialist at Phlo, Haseeb Hamid; and Clinical Reader in Medical Informatics at the University of Edinburgh and CEO of MyWay Digital Health, Dr Debbie Wake.

A ‘Founder’s Story’ will be presented by programme mentor Craig Vercruysse, Founder and CEO of Ancora Imparo (Global) Limited, Strategic Advisor to Teleios Health, and Managing Partner at Linden Avenue Partners.

Attendees can also expect a company profile segment from Joe Diamond and Alexandr Kiyashko of Diamond Product Design, followed by pitching practice and question time, hosted by Professor Young and Dr Holland Brown BEM.

Friday 13 is set to be no less insightful with the Pit Stop’s second day featuring a session on ‘What does Leadership Mean in Practice?’ from Judy Oliver, Founder of Oliver and Company and CEP Mentor. Judy will further offer her insights on ‘What kind of leader am I?’ and ‘What makes an effective team?’.

The second day will further welcome Fiona Fraser, Associate Director of Innovation & Workforce Diversification at Public Services Delivery Scotland, offering the benefits of her unique insights around cutting-edge approaches positively impacting the system.

Gillian Henderson said: “The Glasgow Pit Stop will uniformly feature speakers of a high calibre who can pass on their experiences, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and reap the enduring career benefits.

“We’re expecting a diverse two days as CEP continues to support Scottish healthcare’s creative thinkers and problem‑solvers to turn ideas and innovations into real‑world solutions for improved patient outcomes.

“InnoScot Health considers this Pit Stop to be an opportunity to inspire and encourage Scotland’s next generation of exciting entrepreneurs, extending the programme’s strong track record of success.”

InnoScot Health works alongside The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Public Services Delivery Scotland, Techscaler, Scottish Enterprise, and Chief Scientist Office (CSO) to support participation.

For more information on the programme and how to apply, please visit the CEP website.