M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales have announced a new partnership to accelerate innovation in health and social care in Wales.
This new collaboration aims to connect forward-thinking innovators, researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs and create a “robust” pipeline of projects and businesses. Combining M-SParc’s vibrant innovation ecosystem with the specialist sector knowledge and networks of Life Sciences Hub Wales will help bring cutting-edge ideas from concept to life, delivering health and economic benefits, the partners said.
The home to over 50 innovative businesses, M-SParc supports ambition, innovation and enterprise across Wales. Life Sciences Hub Wales exists to help propel inspiring life science innovations into frontline use in health and social care across Wales. The Cardiff-based organisation supports industry, academia, health and social care to make Wales a place of choice for health, care and wellbeing innovation.
The partnership aims to foster projects that solve real-world health challenges, be that through digital health solutions, medical devices and biotech breakthroughs. Together the organisations will provide guidance, access to specialist support and a collaborative platform for innovators at every stage of development.
Pryderi ap Rhisiart, Managing Director, M-SParc said:
“Our collaboration with Life Sciences Hub Wales has already been instrumental in delivering impactful initiatives such as the Health+ programme and I’m now particularly excited by the launch of our new strategic partnership, which marks a step-change in how we drive health innovation in North Wales. With the new medical school at Bangor University on our doorstep, this collaboration between M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales is perfectly placed to catalyse meaningful change in health and social care across the region.”
Dr Naomi Joyce, Head of Partnerships, Life Sciences Hub Wales, said:
“Partnering with M-SParc allows us to connect with innovators across north Wales in a more meaningful way. It’s about creating opportunities for collaboration, supporting exciting new ventures and ultimately delivering better health outcomes for patients.”
The first cycle of collaborative projects will include innovation workshops, applications for funding and sector-specific events that will encourage collaboration between academia, the NHS and industry. Now that there are strong foundations in place, both M-SParc and Life Sciences Hub Wales are looking forward to a future where Welsh innovation will contribute towards global health solutions, they said.
If you’re based in North Wales and wish to collaborate or believe that you would benefit from support to develop your ideas, you’re encouraged to contact gwenllian@m-sparc.com for an initial conversation.
