A link up between the Scottish Government's £42 million Techscaler programme and the NHS has been announced.

The announcement means that innovative companies will be able to trial new health products in clinical settings across the country.

Participants in the programme are being offered access to NHS Regional Test Beds.

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray made the announcement, he said: “Scotland’s life sciences sector has an annual turnover of more than £8 billion and is one of our key sectors for transformative economic growth. This partnership will be able to leverage our world-leading universities, life sciences hubs and excellent healthcare systems to support the growth of the sector and development of entrepreneurs.

“Testing products in a real world environment and accelerating development is vital, and will enable a broader reach of the Tech Scaler programme. This in turn will benefit patients and medical staff as they develop cutting-edge technology for use across the NHS, from stroke and rehabilitation through to reducing drug-related deaths.

“It is a further example of the steps we are taking as we develop a sustainable, high-skill economy that works for everyone.”

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