NHS Innovation Accelerator 2026 Intake Recruitment Call

The recruitment call for the 2026 intake is now live from 1 September 2025 until 23:59 on 12 October 2025. 

To apply, please use the Register option on the top right of the page and enter your details in the first instance.

For guidance on applications, please refer to the Resource Library available on the Apply page of our website.

Launched in 2015, the NIA is the official, national-level NHS accelerator programme and is supported by the Accelerated Access Collaborative and Health Innovation Networks. The programme is designed to support exceptional individuals to scale and adopt mature innovations across NHS England for enhanced patient outcomes, staff benefit and to grow employment in the UK.