About Us

MidTECH is one of a network of nine regional NHS innovation hubs, established by the Department of Health to identify, protect and commercialise innovative ideas from within the NHS.

This includes helping to patent or otherwise protect the ideas, linking up with industries that may help to commercialise them – and aiming to ensure that a share of the profits go to the inventor and the NHS Trust where the projects were born.

Client Trusts across the West Midlands region benefit from our cost-effective innovation management and exploitation services and we assist NHS employees with a broad spectrum of innovations. These range from medical devices and technologies to software and training materials.

MidTECH works on behalf of the client Trust to evaluate an idea and ensure any associated intellectual property is protected. If appropriate, we will then help to develop it and broker a deal with a suitable industrial partner, with the aim of commercialising the product for the benefit of the inventor, the Trust, the NHS and its patients. This could take the form of a licence, joint venture, or spin out.

To find out more about how we work with NHS employees, Trusts and commercial partners, browse the relevant sections of this site.