The Innovation Hub is a new and pioneering partnership between the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICS and the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) that aims to identify and address unmet clinical and non-clinical needs across the SYB ICS, inclusive of all specialities, disciplines and health areas.
What we do
South Yorkshire Innovation Hub
Formed in 2019 through a partnership between South Yorkshire ICS and Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, the Hub supports the identification, testing, and scaling of innovation across all clinical and non-clinical areas. Embedded within the SYB ICS, it's a core part of the system—connecting idea generators with evaluation, research, and implementation teams.
Our Approach
- System-led & partnership focused: The Hub brings NHS organisations, VCSE groups, academia, industry, and community partners together via leadership forums chaired by senior ICS clinical leaders.
- Solution-driven model: We identify unmet needs across South Yorkshire and match them with evidence-based innovations, offering guidance on technical support and funding.
- Hosted within SYB ICS: Our team is embedded in local board structures—ensuring agility, alignment, and rapid deployment of innovation resources.
Key Achievements (to March 2024)
142 attendees from 41 organisations at 4 Innovation Lab workshops
Over 200 attendees at 6 Research & Innovation Forum events
£440,000 distributed in innovation grants
Secured over £1 million in additional funding for digital health and inclusive research
For more information or to contact the team please visit https://www.syinnovationhub.net
Visit the SYB Innovation Hub web portal
Please follow the link below to the Innovation Hub portal. Here you can access full information about the work of the hub, as well as submit challenges and case studies from across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.
