Saturday September 18 , 2010
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Innovation Competition 2010

Shortlist For This Year's Competition Announced!

The 2010 competition was open to staff working in all branches of the NHS throughout the region to put forward ideas for products and services which will benefit patients.

This year it comprised five categories: Medical Technology, Software & ICT, Patient Safety, Moving Care Closer to Home and Tackling Inequalities. Click here to view the 19 shortlisted entrants.


Awards Ceremony - 22nd September

All shortlisted entries will be invited to attend the spectacular awards dinner where they can hear about the other shortlisted ideas, network and find out if their idea has won a share of the prize fund.

The awards evening will once again be held in the unique location of the American Air Museum at Duxford on the 22 September, with a drinks reception at 7.30pm followed by dinner at 8.00pm. Dress: Lounge Suits.

This year the awards are to be hosted by Huw Edwards, a lead news anchor and broadcaster.

If you have any questions relating to the competition please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Background to the Competition

Each year Health Enterprise East (HEE) holds a regional Innovation Competition inviting staff working in all branches of the NHS throughout the East of England to come forward with their healthcare innovations.Around 100 entries are received at each annual competition from a wide range of NHS staff across all disciplines and can either be from individuals or teams

 Useful Information  

Question - Can I view winners from previous years? 

Answer -  Yes, details in the below links.

Thanks to our Sponsors - We are grateful to the following  sponsors of the 2010 Awards Dinner, also thanks to NHS East of England who continue to support the awards.

  • Alere™ Ltd
  • Mathys & Squire
  • P3 Medical
  • Sagittarius
  • Venner Shipley LLP

View further information on this year's sponsors.

Question - What are the key dates?

Answer - Dates for the diary are:
  • 30th June - Closing date for all entries
  • W/C 26th July - Shortlisted entrants to be informed
  • 7th & 8th Sept - Shortlisted entrants invited to deliver presentations
  • 22nd Sept - Awards dinner at Duxford