Empowering NHS Clinicians to drive Digital Health Innovation in 8 Weeks

Use your NHS funding to enhance your clinical role, master digital health & AI, and become a healthcare innovator within the NHS and beyond.
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The UK Digital Health, AI & Innovation Fellowship for NHS Professionals

The BiteLabs Fellowship is a tailored 8-week programme enabling NHS clinicians and healthcare professionals to drive digital transformation, improve patient care, and innovate effectively within the NHS. Funded by your NHS aspirational or study budget, this flexible, remote-first programme aligns seamlessly with NHS demands and your clinical commitments.
Remote-first programme designed around NHS schedules
Eligible for NHS aspirational or study budget funding
Opportunity to upgrade to Hybrid fellowship or Diploma later
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"I completed the winter 2025 course and can’t rate it highly enough. Over the eight weeks I learned so much from highly qualified instructors alongside other very talented and motivated clinicians.

Beyond the course content, there’s so much value to get from tapping into the BiteLabs network. It’s definitely well worth the investment."

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Dr Oyaverere Ikogho

User Research Consultant | Former NHS Doctor

Healthcare innovation strategy

Master proven frameworks to address NHS-specific challenges and innovate patient pathways effectively.

Validate NHS problem statements

Identify, articulate, and validate real NHS healthcare problems through interactions with end-service users.

Regulation and NHS compliance

Gain clear insights into NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks essential for successful digital health implementation.

Commercialisation & NHS impact

Understand how to pitch, secure funding, and sustainably deploy digital health innovations within NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Systems (ICS).

Career support within the NHS

Access tailored career support focused on leveraging your fellowship experience for career advancement in digital leadership roles within the NHS.

Showcase and network

Option to present your innovation on Demo Day and access an influential network of NHS innovators, digital leaders, and fellowship alumni.

Apply for the next UK Digital Health, AI & Innovation cohort

Autumn 2025: 1st October - 19th November, 2025

Applications close on the 14th September, 2025
Curriculum

What you'll learn through
The Digital Health, AI & Innovation Fellowship

Gain expertise in digital health over an 8-week programme.

Week 1: Introduction to Clinical Product Management

We start our programme with the foundations underpinning Clinical Product Management. A focus on real-world case-studies and practical translation to your project.

An introduction of Digital Health and industry
Learn the core concepts of Clinical Product Management
Align on programme goals
Kickstart project collaboration for fellows on the Innovator or Strategic Leadership & Diploma programme

Dr Rhydian Harris: Co-Founder of BiteLabs. Product Manager; Ex-Pando, Ex-Numan

Course Instructor
Week 2: Proving Your Hypotheses with User Data (UX)

You will learn to extract and apply user data to test and refine your healthcare innovation hypotheses. Emphasising practical data collection and analysis, the week's goal is to align healthcare solutions with genuine user needs, preparing you for evidence-based project development. This approach ensures the creation of impactful, user-validated healthtech products.

Collating user data
Validating hypotheses
Understanding customer needs
Enhancing data-driven decisions
Week 3: Lean Canvas: Problem Statements and Hypotheses

You will be equipped with the Lean Canvas framework to articulate clear problem statements and form testable hypotheses. This structured approach sharpens the focus on key components of your healthtech solutions, encouraging critical thinking and strategic planning.

Structuring ideas with Lean Canvas
Defining problem statements
Formulating testable hypotheses
Streamlining solution development
Week 4: Pathways to Product Commercialisation

In Week 4, the curriculum pivots to the business aspects of healthtech innovation, teaching you how to bring a product to market. The focus is on understanding the commercial viability of solutions, exploring market strategies, and knowing the financial landscape.

Grasping market entry strategies
Analysing commercial viability
Planning financial models
Navigating product launch stages
Week 5: Medical Content Creation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthtech

In the evening, you will first learn about the intricacies of medical content creation, followed by an introduction to the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, exploring its application in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care optimisation.

Subject to availability, hybrid fellows will also have the opportunity to join us at Rathbones, one of Europe's largest private equity firms, for a breakfast overlooking the London skyline.

Creating safe and engaging medical content: Flo Health 
Innovating with AI technology 
Understanding the risks of AI in healthtech
Networking with healthtech peers, alumni and advisors
Week 6: Digital Health regulation and compliance

Week 6 delves into the essential knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance in the UK healthtech industry, ensuring that you have a basic understanding of legal standards and patient safety requirements. The sessions aim to equip you with the knowledge to manage regulatory scrutiny while maintaining the innovative edge of your healthtech solutions

Learning the foundations of healthtech regulation in the UK
Ensuring compliance adherence
Mitigating legal risks
Prioritising patient safety
Week 7: Mastering networking and pitching

This week's focus is on empowering you with the confidence and skills to effectively present your healthtech solutions to potential investors, partners, and peers. Emphasis is placed on crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences, fostering relationships that can lead to collaboration and opportunity.

This hands-on workshop focuses on ensuring you understand the dynamics of professional interactions in the healthtech ecosystem to foster impactful collaboration.

Perfecting pitch strategies
Methods to expand your professional network
Engaging with industry leaders
Communicating value propositions
Demo day showcase & networking
(Central London)

The final week culminates with Demo Day, where hybrid fellows present their healthtech projects to our healthtech network. Demo Day is not just a presentation; it is a critical networking event that offers fellows the opportunity to showcase the practical results of their learning to recruiters, investors and healthtech leaders. The day offers the potential for feedback and collaboration, marking the beginning of many future healthtech careers.

Fellows will subsequently be initiated into the BiteLabs Healthtech Alumni Community. Remote fellows will be able to join the Demo Day remotely and will be required to submit their final innovative projects for assessment by the BiteLabs team.

Presenting final projects
Engaging with stakeholders
Showcasing innovation prowess
Building industry connections
Upcoming Cohort

Ready to drive innovation in healthcare?

Build innovative products that transform healthcare at scale or find roles in digital health.
Utilise AI & drive Innovation!

Over 70% of our fellows in the NHS have received funding via their aspirational or study budget.

Our Remote Fellowship is ideal for NHS professionals to help drive innovation from within the NHS, and fit around your busy schedule.
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Remote Fellowship

£999
Gives you access to the full 8 weeks of learning, completely remote.
What's included:
Access to Full 8 Week Programme
Access to Live Expert Sessions
Networking Opportunities
BiteLabs Certificate
Alumni Perks
Individual Project (Optional)
Access to BiteLabs Faculty & Advisors
Career Mentoring & Support Available
Weekly Office Hours
BiteLabs Community
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BiteLabs Hybrid Fellowship Programme

Gain real-world experience, build a digital health product with dedicated mentorship and an opportunity to pitch live!
Hands-on Project Mentorship
Receive structured mentoring and direct support on your innovation project from one of our dedicated mentors.
Pitch Live at our Demo Day in London
Present your project to digital health leaders, experts, and potential collabroators in-person.
In-person networking oppertunities
Attend in-person networkin events, expanding your NHS and digital health professional network significantly.
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Hybrid Fellowship

£1,890*
For innovators seeking direct mentorship and in-person networking opportunities.
What's included:
Everything in our Remote Fellowship plus...
Individual / Group Project
Project Mentorship
1:1 Mentor Onboarding
Pitch Live in London
Access to All BiteLabs Events
Extended Office Hours
* Finance options available
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Financing options available

Do you need help with financing?

We don’t want finances to be the reason you miss out.
If you’re passionate about joining the fellowship but are unsure about affordability, there are flexible options available.

Speak to our admissions team, we’ll work with you to find a solution that suits your circumstances.
NHS-funded support - 70% of NHS trainees in previous cohorts used their aspirational or study budget to cover fees
Discretionary discounts for full-time students
Corporate Discount available for teams
Refer-a-friend discount (both parties receive £100 off or equivalent)
Klarna available at checkout. See our FAQ for more information.
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The next step in your journey

Success Stories:
Our Impact in the Industry

At BiteLabs, we take pride in our ability to develop incredible talent across healthtech and pharma, and successfully connect businesses with top hires.

800+

Fellows

250+

Faculty Members, Mentors & Advisors

120+

Industry Placements

Our BiteLabs alumni are now working at:

World-Renowned Industry Experts

Your workshop leads.

The visionaries behind BiteLabs, dedicated to blending clinical expertise with technological innovation to transform patient care.
Dr Rhydian Harris
Fellowship Advisor
Ex-Pando, Ex-Numan, Co-founder
at
BiteLabs Healthtech
Dr Lucinda Scharff
Fellowship Advisor
Senior Clinical Specialist
at
Google
Dr Jonathan Andrews
Fellowship Advisor
Former Chief Medical Officer
at
Certific
Dr Keith Grimes
Fellowship Advisor
Chief Medical Officier, Founder
at
Curistica

"This is changing the game by empowering doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other HCPs to solve the big problems they see on the frontline, and hopefully grow these solutions into profitable companies."

Dr Vishaal Virani
Head of Health, YouTube UK & Ireland

“… thinking about when I was applying to get into pharma, having the core knowledge to be able to talk the talk in an interview is going to be so vital for the BiteLabs Fellows. No matter what function of the pharma industry they’re trying to get into...”

Dr. Faiz Shivji
Global Marketing Director

"The quality of the ideas and presentations at demo day was outstanding. The Fellows were truly the stars of the event, and I look forward to hearing great things from these, and future, alumni"

Adel Baluch, MD
VP of Medical Affairs at Ada Health

Turn your fellowship into a Level 7 Diploma

BiteLabs is an EduQual-accredited training centre. You can now obtain a Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Technology and Innovation, certified through EduQual. This is equivalent to a postgraduate diploma. In addition to our 8 weeks fellowship programme, you will be given access to the BiteLabs Diploma Learning Platform and undergo assessments at your own pace over the subsequent 12 months. To find out more, speak to our admissions team!
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about BiteLabs
What is the BiteLabs Digital Health, AI & Innovation Fellowship?
The BiteLabs Digital Health, AI & Innovation Fellowship is a bespoke programme for individuals seeking to acquire hands-on experience and insight into the health technology sector. It combines practical training in digital health product development with expert-led workshops and networking events.
What is the difference between the Fellowship with diploma vs the standard Fellowship (Fellowship without diploma)?
As with the standard fellowship, the Fellowship with diploma can be completed both fully remotely and hybrid. Upon completion, those on the diploma programme will receive a Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Technology & Innovation accredited by EduQual. This is the equivalent of a Postgraduate Diploma. Diploma fellows have up to 2 years following the formal 8-week fellowship period to complete a series of fully remote and asynchronous assessments comprising single best-answer questions and essays, which will be reviewed and ratified by BiteLabs and our external regulators, EduQual. There are no post-fellowship assessments required for those on the standard fellowship.
Who are EduQual?
EduQual is a regulated awarding body, approved by SQA-Accreditation, a globally-recognised national qualifications regulator in the UK and a full member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies.
What are the payment options for the fellowship?
Your place on the programme is confirmed once payment is made. Bursaries are available to students and exceptional candidates. Additionally, NHS trainees may be able to utilise their professional development budget to cover the fees (depending on local guidelines). Klarna available at checkout.
How does Klarna work?
Klarna's Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.
Could you outline the programme structure? 
Over eight weeks, the Fellowship comprises weekly two-hour evening workshops, conducted online, with three key in-person engagements in London (available to hybrid fellows). The curriculum is designed to incrementally build knowledge and skills from foundational to complex aspects of digital health. For Fellows who choose to do the Diploma, you will have up to 2 years following the fellowship to complete your assessments.
What is the expected time investment?
The Fellowship requires a commitment to weekly workshops and additional project work, totalling approximately 4-6 hours per week outside of the workshops, leading up to a capstone presentation on Demo Day. Fellows on the diploma programme will require an additional time commitment of up to 2 years following the fellowship to complete their part-time, remote, asynchronous assignments to complete the diploma.
Are fellows required to attend all in-person events?
Whilst attendance at in-person events is not obligatory, we strongly advocate for it to fully capitalise on the fellowship's learning and networking potential.
How does one apply?
Admission to the fellowship is through a selective application process, taking into account an applicant’s background and potential for contribution to and benefit from the programme.
What networking and mentorship opportunities are available?
Participants will have numerous opportunities to engage with industry experts and peers, including mentorship sessions, collaborative projects, and networking events. Fellowship also grants access to job opportunities and a comprehensive alumni network.
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