What is it?
The Care Innovation Hub launched the Care Innovation Challenge in 2018, an annual incubator programme. Bringing together entrepreneurs and innovators, university students and care sector colleagues, creating solutions to key challenges facing the care sector. The National Care Forum took over the running of the Hub and the annual Challenge on behalf of the whole sector, supported by Think Local Act Personal (TLAP).
More information is available on the Care Innovation Challenge website at careinnovationhub.org.uk
Timeline & Prizes
A creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling
Successful applicants are invited to a creative weekend of idea generation and prototype trialling at Coventry University’s Techno Centre.
- The weekend starts with a review of the challenges and opportunities in social care
- The Challenge ends with teams presenting their projects to a judging panel of industry experts
- Five teams with the highest quality ideas selected to go through to the Final at The Care Show in October, NEC Birmingham and receive £500 funding and mentoring
- The winning team receive £1,000 in prize money and further mentoring
The Care Innovation Challenge is not just about picking one winning team. The programme is designed to help nurture ideas that have the potential to create impactful solutions and viable businesses.
This is a unique opportunity to network with experts, influencers and leaders in social care as well as successful entrepreneurs.
For this unique chance to benefit from the funding that makes an idea a reality and to be an important part of bringing innovation and change to the social care sector, don’t delay...
Applications for 2026 NOW OPEN or register your interest in 2026 by emailing us at hello@careinnovationhub.org.uk