Our Innovation Fellowship
Apply now for Cohort 6 of the MSE Innovation Fellowship (2026/2027)
The Mid and South Essex Innovation Fellowship is a 12-month opportunity for individuals and companies seeking to advance their healthcare innovation to the next stage.
It is open to
- All NHS staff working within the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System who have an idea or innovation, including from both clinical and non-clinical roles, and of all bandings.
- NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs looking to pilot and test their innovative solutions within the MSE ICS.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involving NHS or care staff based in Mid and South Essex, with a social purpose, looking to pilot and test within the MSE ICS.
This year, our theme for applications is “Innovating for Excellent Quality of Care”; this could include:
- Patient Experience
- Workforce
- Transitional care (children to adults)
- Acute to Community care
- Communication
- Elective Recovery
- Patient involvement/participation in care
Through introductions, networking, mentoring, and our unique programme of NHS readiness learning sessions, we can help you grow your knowledge and experience of innovation development, adoption and scaling and help to reduce barriers and improve the quality of care.
How to apply
Complete the form at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019c03f6a4ed75ba81aa0e3f7f3ad08a, with either online or video submissions.
Applications open: Monday 2 February 2026
Applications close: Sunday 1 March at 11.59pm.
For any questions, please contact the innovation team on mse.innovation@nhs.net