Accelerating HealthTech Innovation: Pd-m at HIYH Webinar

We were pleased to contribute to Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber’s Accelerating HealthTech Innovation webinar series, a platform designed to support HealthTech innovators across the region.

Representing Pd-m, our CEO Richard Hall joined an expert panel to explore the topic: "Developing and Funding Clinically Safe and Effective Solutions."

The session, held on Wednesday 11th June, was moderated by Sean Clarkson and brought together a diverse panel of specialists:

  • Adele Bunch and Adam Smith – sharing insight into PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement)

  • Laurence Glennon-Alty – focusing on early-stage funding opportunities

  • Steve Roest – offering valuable industry insight

Richard’s talk focused on the role of innovation and sustainability in HealthTech, sharing advice on:

  • The most common pitfalls during product development

  • When to engage a product development partner

  • Navigating regulatory documentation

  • Embedding sustainability early for long-term competitive advantage

With the sector evolving rapidly, this webinar series equips innovators with knowledge and connections to navigate common challenges and accelerate their progress.

Whether you're at concept stage or scaling up, these conversations provide practical insight and strategic direction for HealthTech success in West Yorkshire and beyond.