We are delighted to invite you to the Selection Day Pitch for the second cohort of the University of Birmingham’s HealthTech AI Hub.
• Name of event: AI Hub Cohort 2 : Selection Day
• Location: Institute of Data and AI, Elm House, University of Birmingham
Target audience:
• Registered innovators
• Academics working in AI and Digital health
• Investors
• Local healthcare stakeholders
The HealthTech AI Hub is a co-development ecosystem based within the College of Medicine and Health at the University of Birmingham. Funded by the West Midlands HealthTech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), we support the creation of responsible, scalable AI and digital health solutions through industry-academia collaboration.
This year, we are expanding our impact—working alongside strategic partners, including:
- Investor networks: Plug and Play, MidVen.
- Technology providers: Cogniss, AWS
- Regulatory experts: CERSI-AI, Scarlett, Element.
- Academic Expert Groups: HealthTech AIHub, Institute of Data and AI
Cohort 2 highlights include:
- Tailored support for AI product development from leading academic experts
- Accelerated development of digital health MVPs
- Regulatory guidance for software/AI as a medical device
- Talent-matching and internship opportunities for students
- Industry project collaborations
- Investor pitch sessions for academic spinouts
- Opportunity to prototype solutions during the Spring 2026 Hackathon
We will kick off with companies pitching on 📅 15th September 2025 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) for a place in AI Hub Cohort 2.
Agenda:
Introduction to the AIHub & the Program
- Introduction to the Key Partners
- Innovators Pitch
- Networking & Lunch
We would be thrilled to have you join us and explore collaborative opportunities with the next generation of health tech innovators.
In partnership with Plug and Play, Cersi-AI, Midven, Cogniss
