Rapid Prototyping
Access Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D Printing and laser cutting to create detailed visuals, prototypes and custom parts.
Health & Wellbeing Innovation Maker Space
We offer tools, tech and support to develop your products and services
Bring your health innovation ideas to life
Have a bold health innovation idea? We help startups turn visions into reality. The Health & Wellbeing Innovation Maker Space at the Health Business Innovation Centre (HBIC) provides health and wellbeing businesses with access to the tools, technologies and expertise needed to design, develop and test new products and services.
Expert-led Health &
Wellbeing Innovation
Whether you’re creating a physical prototype, designing a digital process, or tackling a challenge in healthcare service delivery, our team is here to help you bring your ideas to life.
You’ll receive hands-on guidance from our in-house health innovation expert, who can support you at every stage of development – from concept and prototyping to testing and refinement.
With expertise in product design, simulation technologies and service mapping, our technician will work with you to identify the right tools, materials and processes for your innovation.
Health innovation tools
Our Health & Wellbeing Innovation Maker Space supports both physical product development and service design, with tools to map out user journeys and simulate real healthcare environments.
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3M BIC Access
Through our partnership with the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC), you can also access advanced capabilities including metal, bio compatible performance materials, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and X-ray Computed Tomography for detailed product evaluation.*
*costs may apply
Maker Space
Whether you’re at idea stage or refining a validated solution, our Health and Wellbeing Innovation Maker Space is designed to help health innovators prototype, test and commercialise new ideas effectively.
Funded business support for scaling health and wellbeing businesses
If you are a West Yorkshire health and wellbeing businesses, you may be eligible to join the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator (HHII) – a programme offering funded, tailored support to help start-ups and SMEs to transform innovative ideas into real-life solutions.
Discover the full range of support available to members and if you are eligible here.
- Free product and service development resources through the Health & Wellbeing Innovation Maker Space.
- Free tailored business support workshops and mentoring for all stages of growth - from startup to scale-up
- A free product prototype to support investment pitches, funding opportunities and supply chain connections.
- Opportunities for networking and sharing expertise and knowledge
- Co-working space
- Collaborative opportunities with the University of Huddersfield, the NHS and industry partners
Find us
Located in the Emily Siddon Building, the Health Business Innovation Centre forms part of the wider campus that aims to improve health outcomes and lead healthcare innovation across the UK and beyond.
FAQs
What is the Health Innovation Maker Space and who can use it?
The Health Innovation Maker Space is a dedicated area for product, prototype and service development. It includes 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics kits, textiles tools and digital technologies, and much more.
Can someone help me with product development?
Yes – our on-site Health Innovation Technician can advise on design, prototyping and testing, as well as signpost you to further academic or technical support across the University if needed.
Do you offer business support or funding advice?
We can offer business support and advice on sources of funding through the Huddersfield Health Innovation Incubator.
Eligible health and wellbeing businesses can apply to become a member and access business support workshops, mentoring, co-working, sector-specific events, academic collaborations, and marketing/product validation support. Find out more.