Themed calls

Targeted areas of need

Our themed calls are a direct response to areas of health and social care that are ripe for innovation. Targeted at specific areas of need, these calls focus attention and inspire new thinking, new ideas and new approaches.

A package of support for NHS Scotland staff, plus companies or universities working in partnership with them, includes regulatory support, project management, and the extensive innovation expertise of the InnoScot Health team.

Current calls

InnoScot Health plans to add fresh calls throughout the year so please look out for these in the months ahead.

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Early-Stage Innovators

23/04/2024

InnoScot Health is issuing a general call to inspire those working across Scotland’s ambitious healthcare sector who may have innovative concepts or ideas which they aim to develop further with the help of expert assistance.

Previous calls

While these calls may no longer be active, we always encourage people, companies or organisations with any ideas to improve patient care to speak with our team, or submit your idea through our form.

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Pregnancy and Perinatal

23/04/2024

InnoScot Health is seeking forward-thinking pregnancy and perinatal care innovations that can help support NHS Scotland to improve women’s health.

Frailty

27/03/2023

InnoScot Health is seeking ideas from health and social care professionals that can help transform the quality of life for people living with frailty, while helping NHS Scotland adapt to changing demographics and increase in service use as people become frailer.

Sustainability

27/03/2023

InnoScot Health is seeking sustainable, forward-thinking ideas from health and social care professionals that can help support NHS Scotland to adapt, develop and strengthen in response to climate change.

Ophthalmology

26/03/2023

InnoScot Health is seeking forward-thinking ophthalmic solutions that can help support NHS Scotland to strengthen and make meaningful change in this priority area of its recovery plan.

Latest news

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Free webinar to focus on new innovation framework for better fostering Scotland’s healthcare ambitions

11/02/2026

A free webinar will be offering a platform to a unique NHS health board next week for discussion of its strategy in empowering the workforce to innovate for the benefit of both patients and staff.

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New pulse rate monitor ‘sits at the very heart of NHS ambitions’ while saving millions

28/01/2026

A mobile pulse rate monitor that is set to cut patient waiting times while offering them greater choice will ‘sit at the very heart of NHS ambitions,’ says a health innovation specialist.

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New Women’s Health Plan says role of innovation is ‘pivotal’ to success in addressing inequalities

22/01/2026

A fresh Scottish Government pledge that ‘innovation will have a pivotal role in ensuring women and girls have access to the best quality care’ has been backed by a health innovation specialist.

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Free webinar to detail health innovation partner’s evolving model for closer ‘triple helix’ working

12/01/2026

A key partner in realising healthcare innovation ambitions for Scotland will be offering a deep dive into its evolving model of service delivery during a free webinar later this month.

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