The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Society to run cohort 2 of the Dementia Innovators Programme. The programme is for innovators working on new ideas in dementia care and offers access to the NHS CEP with additional support from the Alzheimer’s Society.
The free programme aims to give individuals the skills and knowledge to develop their innovation, while giving them access to a network of mentors, healthcare professionals and industry experts.
Delivered by the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, this programme allows individuals to join an already established and respected programme of innovation learning and development while benefitting from additional wrap around support and bespoke opportunities offered by Alzheimer’s Society.
The pilot will start Spring 2026 alongside the main cohort, and those who receive a place will have full access to the CEP curriculum which includes:
Learning
- CPD Accredited Pit Stops – 2-day events delivering educational content, with blended delivery both online and in person.
- Workshops and webinars – blended delivery where possible.
Mentoring
- Mentoring – online and in person.
- 1-2-1 clinics with experts – online and in person.
- Business planning – online and in person.
Opportunities
- International opportunities and trips.
- Company days and pitching opportunities with industry partners.
- Networking.
Community
- Supportive and inclusive community.
- Access to online community.
In addition, wrap around support and opportunities will be provided by Alzheimer’s Society.
- Regular check in with a Senior Innovator at Alzheimer’s Society.
- Webinars and workshops.
- Access to the Innovation Collective, a group of experts in dementia and product development.
- Access to people living with dementia for testing.
- Places at relevant events and conferences, as space allows
Applications Close: 4pm Friday, 28th November 2025. You can apply here.
