Precision Health Technology Accelerator (PHTA) Ltd

Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) Ltd provides the innovation capability to support and attract businesses engaged in delivering precision healthcare

The Precision Health Technologies Accelerator (PHTA) will be dedicated to the rapid development and translation of innovative therapies and technologies from concept to clinical evaluation. By creating new opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs to innovate and grow, and for clinical-academics in the region to commercialise their ideas, it will accelerate our ambition to be a research and innovation leader in health and life sciences. The PHTA builds on Birmingham Health Partners' (BHP) nationally-recognised strengths and will support businesses through access to expertise in: - the development and delivery of complex clinical trials - complex diagnostics, multi-omics analysis and heath data - device evaluation and testing - regulatory science and innovation The PHTA will provide the early incubation, grow-on space and innovation services for businesses working across biopharma, advanced therapies, diagnostics, digital health and healthcare technologies to accelerate the development and delivery of new drugs, diagnostics and devices into clinic. Its incubation services for early-stage businesses are set to include wet labs, dry labs and office spaces, and prototype development facilities. The new Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) is an exciting new 10 acre science park which builds on the region’s nationally recognised strengths in healthcare data informatics and systems; genomics medicine and diagnostics; medical technologies evaluation and clinical trials. BHIC is a 5 minute walk from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the University of Birmingham, The PHTA will provide the core anchor facility in attracting business to BHIC and facilitating access to Key Opinion Leaders at the University of Birmingham and BHP.