United Kingdom | Trade Mission Leeds & Manchester

Join the LSH Mission to the UK

Are you a Dutch company or organization active in digital health or women’s health, looking to explore opportunities in the United Kingdom (UK)? Or are you aiming to strengthen your position within one of Europe’s most dynamic and reform-driven healthcare markets? If so, the upcoming Life Sciences & Health (LSH) trade mission to Leeds and Manchester is tailored specifically for you.

The mission is organized by Task Force Health Care, in close collaboration with NBSO Manchester and regional innovation stakeholders in Leeds and Manchester, with a focus on digital health and women’s health solutions.

Event Details

8 June 2026

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10 June 2026

United Kingdom, Europe

Leeds & Manchester

How This Event Supports Your Growth

About the UK
The UK healthcare sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by national strategies such as the NHS England digital transformation agenda and the Department of Health and Social Care Women’s Health Strategy for England. These initiatives prioritize innovation in AI-driven care, remote monitoring, integrated data systems, and improved access to women’s health services.

Regional Highlights
• Leeds: Engagement with Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber; visits to NHS hospitals and innovation hubs.
•Manchester: Participation in Manchester Health Events connecting innovators, clinicians, and investors, with an optional visit to NHS ConfedExpo for broader exposure to NHS decision-makers.

Through these activities, Dutch companies gain direct exposure to the UK healthcare ecosystem, valuable market insights, and opportunities to build partnerships that support international growth.

What to Expect?

The programme will focus on key areas shaping the future of healthcare innovation in the UK, particularly in digital health and women’s health. Participants will gain insights into emerging technologies, market opportunities, and collaboration potential within the UK healthcare ecosystem.

Focus Areas
Digital Health
• AI-driven decision support
• Digital platforms and remote monitoring
• Data-enabled care coordination
• Solutions improving efficiency, accessibility, and health outcomes

Women’s Health (Femtech) focus:
• Wearable fertility monitors
• Period and hormone tracking apps
• Digital platforms for sexual and reproductive health
• Data-enabled tools supporting pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause

Tentative Programme Components

The program is currently under development and will be finalized in close coordination with UK partners.

Leeds (Day 1 & 2):

NHS landscape & structure
NHS market entry pathways
Procurement & NHS supply chain processes
Visit to NHS hospital
Visit to innovation hub
Targeted networking and matchmaking sessions

Manchester (Day 3):

Attend Manchester Health Events; connecting innovators, clinicians, and investors
Optional day: visit NHS ConfedExpo

Participation costs

Participation fee:
TFHC Partner: €1.350,00 (ex VAT)
Non-Partner: €1.500,00 (ex VAT)

** Subject to eligibility for RVO SIB voucher support. For more information on RVO SIB Vouchers, please visit: https://www.rvo.nl/onderwerpen/support

Why Join?

This mission offers:

Direct engagement with the NHS ecosystem
Insight into UK procurement and regulatory dynamics
Access to regional innovation networks and investment agencies
Targeted matchmaking with relevant stakeholders
Strategic positioning within a healthcare system actively investing in digital transformation and women’s health

With strong policy backing for digital care delivery and women’s health innovation, the UK presents a highly relevant and scalable market for Dutch digital health and women’s health companies.