PHTA resident Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) has been recognised with the Innovation in Health & Care Award at the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2026.
As the innovation arm of the NHS in the region, HIWM works with healthcare providers, industry, academia, local authorities and innovators to accelerate the development, evaluation and implementation of solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges facing health and care. By connecting partners, sharing expertise and supporting the spread of proven innovations, HIWM helps ensure that new ideas can deliver real-world impact at scale.
Chief Executive Officer Amanda Risino said: “This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and passion of our team, and the strength of the partnerships we’ve built across the West Midlands. Every day, we work with NHS organisations, innovators, industry and academic partners to help bring proven innovations into practice, improving outcomes for patients and supporting health and care services.
“Innovation has a vital role to play in tackling the challenges facing our health and care system. By working together, we can ensure that effective innovations are adopted and spread more quickly, delivering real benefits for patients, healthcare professionals and communities across our region.
“A huge thank you to everyone who contributes to this work. This award is a recognition of what we can achieve together.”
The Midlands Enterprise Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership within their sectors. We are delighted that HIWM’s contribution to advancing innovation in health and care has been recognised alongside so many successful organisations from across the region.
➡️ Read HIWM’s feature in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2026 magazine edition of SME News
