Do you have a new and original idea that you think may have commercial potential, or be exploitable within the NHS for the benefit of patient healthcare? We can help evaluate, protect and exploit your ideas to deliver tangible healthcare improvements and in many cases achieve a reasonable financial return to both you and your Trust.


You can either contact us or your Trust IP Lead for a quick opinion on the potential of your idea, or simply download and complete the generic innovation disclosure form to the right and we’ll be in touch at the earliest opportunity to evaluate your idea.
Though our offices are based at Papworth near Cambridge, our staff live throughout the region and we would be happy to visit your Trust for an early, confidential, discussion.

Please return a copy of the form and any accompanying papers to Chris Armstrong at Health Enterprise East, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Papworth Everard, Cambridge CB23 3RE. The information you provide will be treated as confidential by us.

Note: for Medical Technologies or Devices it is preferable not to use e-mail to transmit confidential information as this may not be secure.

Enquiries & Inspiration

If you have any queries or questions regarding your innovation then please call 01480 364925 or mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Alternativley If you are looking for some inspiration view our Innovation Showcase page which highlights some examples of innovations from colleagues at Trusts throughout the region.