Four months. One challenge. Real progress.
Growing a medtech business isn't simple. Complex systems, changing requirements and pressure to deliver at scale can make it hard to know what to tackle first, especially when time and capacity are stretched thin.
Medtronic's four-month accelerator gives you practical support to make progress on a key challenge and build a business that's ready to grow better.
You'll come away with real progress on your project and direct support from experienced advisers.
Grow better with support from Medtronic leaders
Make progress on a specific challenge
You’ll leave with a business improvement project taken from diagnosis to measurable progress. A concrete result you can point to, not just a set of recommendations.
Boost your NHS supply chain readiness
Strengthen how your business runs so you're better equipped to supply the NHS, or to do more of it. You'll track progress throughout, so you can see exactly how far you've come.
Refine your leadership skills
Four months of sustained challenge and mentoring from experienced advisers will sharpen how you make decisions, prioritise and lead your team through uncertainty.
Learn alongside your peers
Meet other medtech businesses facing similar challenges. Share what's working, test ideas with people who get it and pick up practical lessons from others.
Make practical changes in your team
Move past the idea stage. Come away having actually adopted new tools, processes or ways of working that you’ve tested and embedded during the accelerator.
Build a more resilient business
Through the accelerator, you’ll be better placed to grow, scale and compete for opportunities as they come. You’ll create a stronger business, not just a stronger pitch.
Designed for medtech business leaders who:
Want to enter NHS supply chains or delivery pathways
Already supply the NHS and want to do more
Have a business challenge that needs solving
Employ under 250 people
How it works
Tell us you’re interested
Apply for one of the 15 places on Medtronic Growth Accelerator by filling out the form. Our team will be in touch no matter the outcome. If successful, we’ll set up a call to identify your focus and progress metrics for the accelerator.
When: From now through to October
Time commitment: 1 × 2-3 hour initial assessment (online)
The accelerator starts
You’ll gain access to your own advisory board, made up of experienced business leaders, including a Medtronic leader. Together, they’ll provide practical challenge, insight and support tailored to your business improvement project.
The programme includes three 90-minute online advisory board meetings, one dedicated mentoring session and two cohort sessions, where you’ll reflect on your learning, share experiences and build your network with other participating businesses.
When: From October onwards
Time commitment: 3 × 90-minute board meetings, 1 x mentoring session and 2 x cohort sessions (all online)
Make real progress
By this stage, you'll be putting new tools, processes and approaches into practice. We'll check back in to see how far you've come, help you evaluate your progress in a final assessment and invite you to share your story.
When: From January onwards
Time commitment: 1 × 2-3 hour final assessment (online)
Only 15 spaces available
Applications for Medtronic Growth Accelerator close in October — apply now before your spot's gone.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes, it’s completely free and there are no hidden costs along the way.
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The accelerator is online only, from start to finish.
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Medtronic Growth Accelerator is designed to help you make progress on a real business challenge or improvement project. You’ll start with an initial assessment to understand where you’re at currently, identify a path to improvement and agree metrics to track your progress. At the end of the four months, you’ll complete a final assessment which will help evaluate the level of progress made.
You will remain responsible for the decisions you make and for implementing your improvement project.
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Medtronic’s NHS Supply Chain Accelerator is designed to improve your readiness to work with the NHS as well as strengthen the performance of any businesses already working with the NHS. For the avoidance of doubt, participation in the programme will not guarantee your business a contract, approved supplier status or procurement opportunity with Medtronic or the NHS.
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Great! We’re happy to answer them. Send your message to becky.nelson@bethebusiness.com with the subject line “Medtronic NHS Supply Chain Accelerator.”