London Health Accelerator for Social Enterprise

• Free support to grow your health-focused organisation

• Expert-led learning and 1:1 mentoring from sector specialists

• Chance to apply for a £5,000 grant to boost your impact

• Open to social enterprises in seven London boroughs

Ready to grow your health-focused enterprise in London?

Whether you’re delivering grassroots mental health support, using tech to reduce health inequalities, or running a community-based care service, this programme will help you scale your impact and strengthen your organisation.

The London Health Accelerator is a fully funded programme for social enterprises working in health and life sciences across seven London boroughs. You’ll get expert-led learning, 1:1 mentoring, a tailored business review, and the chance to apply for a £5,000 grant.

This is the third cohort of our highly rated accelerator, part of the Boosting Life Sciences Social Economy programme funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Previous participants have created new jobs, reached new markets, and supported more people than ever before. Now it’s your turn.

Applications close 12pm on 29th August 2025. Register your interest to receive full guidance and the application form.

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Who it’s For

The programme is open to organisations working in one of the following London boroughs:

• Camden
• Hackney
• Hammersmith and Fulham
• Islington
• Lambeth
• Southwark
• Tower Hamlets

The programme is accessible to senior leaders within an organisation. It doesn’t have to be the founder / CEO so offers an outstanding development opportunity to rising stars and emerging leaders within community health organisations. Types of organisation that we would expect to apply for the course include:

We actively encourage applications from those underrepresented in the health innovation space, including people from racialised backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, disabled people, women, and those from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds

If you’d like to know more about who comes on the course, you can read about previous participants in our celebration booklet: download here.

What’s involved?

The programme consists of a series of online study sessions. Alongside these sessions, participants will receive:

·       1:1 mentoring support from experts in the health and life sciences space

·       1 x intensive business review panel (a business needs assessment and action plan)

·       Opportunity to apply for a £5,000 grant

·       Graduation event in person in London

“My highlight of the London Health Accelerator Programme was connecting with my mentor and peers to gain insights into securing commissions from local authorities and the NHS. The opportunity to learn about the Health Innovation Network and its role in driving innovation was particularly valuable for my growth and our organisation’s development.”

 

What you’ll learn from this course

Please note that the topic running order is subject to change and will be tailored based on the requirements and needs of the cohort.  Once we have the cohort and the results from the diagnostic survey, we will restructure the programme content, adding in the aims and the outcomes for each session.

• Group Sessions: Collaborative, facilitated sessions where participants share challenges, swap ideas, and build entrepreneurial skills together.

• Expert Sessions: Targeted learning with specialist consultants offering tools, templates and insights to strengthen your business.

• Witness Sessions: Hear directly from social leaders who’ve built impactful health enterprises — the wins, the setbacks, and what they’d do differently.
• Business Review Panels: A focused strategy session with expert advisors to troubleshoot a real challenge in your organisation and map your next steps.

Course schedule

How to apply

1. Register your interest and we’ll send you the guidance notes and link to an application form.
2. Read the guidance notes.
3. Apply using the online application form.
4. Complete and submit your application by 12pm on 29th August 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to join London’s most supportive accelerator for health-focused changemakers.

Register your interest