Care Innovation Challenge open for applications

ByJDCteam

Applications are now open for the Care Innovation Challenge 2025. 

Hosted by the National Care Forum (NCF), and supported by Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and partners, the Care Innovation Challenge unites entrepreneurs and innovators, university students and care sector colleagues to create solutions to key challenges facing the care sector.  

Entries are welcome from teams and individuals with a passion for innovation, plenty of enthusiasm and a collaborative mindset. Successful applicants will be matched with expert mentors and join together for a creative weekend of innovation, prototype trialling and business planning later in 2025. 

Find out more and apply here: https://careinnovationhub.org.uk

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