Welcome to the October issue of our newsletter.
This month, we reflect on our series of UK-wide roadshows which took us to Leeds, Exeter, Belfast, Dundee and Cardiff.
For this issue's company spotlight, we interviewed Ria Kalograni, co-founder of Greener Games - a UK-based immersive health company specialising in extended-reality (XR) experiences that support emotional wellbeing through safe, nature-inspired virtual environments.
As always, if you have any comments or suggestions for future newsletters, you can get in touch with the team at hin.mindset@nhs.net.
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Many thanks to everyone who came along to one of our UK-wide series of Mindset-XR roadshow events.
Our latest blog reflects on the experience of meeting innovators, mental health professionals, people with lived experience and others across the country who are using immersive technology to transform mental health services.
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We're gearing up for the 2025 Mindset-XR Innovation in Mental Health Roadshow - London and South East on Thursday, 23 October. Unfortunately, this event is SOLD OUT.
Confirmed speakers:
- Dr Mary Docherty, National Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health for NHS England
- Professor Andrew George, Chair of the Health Innovation Network South London and Chair of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
This is our final roadshow of 2025. If you have a ticket but are now unable to join us, please do get in touch so we can allocate your ticket to someone on the waiting list.
Click here to be added to the waiting list.
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The Art of Procurement: Net Zero, Social Value and the NHS System
Wednesday 3 December, 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm. Online.
We're delighted to invite you to our next webinar examining how strategic procurement can achieve net zero and deliver social value.
We will be joined by Terry Brewer (Head of Public Sector Delivery, Social Value Portal) and Amelia James (Environmental Sustainability Lead, Health Innovation Oxford and Thames Valley), who will explore how every purchasing decision, from local contracts to national supply chains, can become a lever for climate action, community wellbeing and sustainable growth.
Free tickets are now available - book your place now.
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This month, our company spotlight is on Greener Games.
Co-founder Ria Kalograni shares insights into the company’s innovative use of XR to support emotional wellbeing and mental health, building on the international success of Nature Treks VR, used by over 300,000 people worldwide.
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You can find out more about the Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme by checking our dedicated webpages.
We have recently refreshed our project pages by theming innovators on the Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme into areas of clinical focus.
Elsewhere on the webpage, you'll find every blog we have published since the start of the programme, alongside recordings of our webinars, information on all our partners, the latest news and a range of other useful resources.
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The UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme
This government-backed initiative has been set up to help UK tech firms grow in the Asia Pacific region, de-risking and accelerating the sector's growth. The Programme provides support for UK firms to expand in 11 APAC markets: Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea.
If you are a technology startup or scaleup, headquartered in the UK, and keen to explore opportunities in APAC, look no further.
Find out more here.
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DigitalHealth.London Global is now live
DigitalHealth.London is building global partnerships to help Londoners gain faster access to promising digital health innovations from around the world.
Alongside the launch, there is a new regional webinar series for innovators, which will provide an introduction to a series of different regional markets potentially well-suited to existing UK-based digital health companies.
Each webinar will feature local industry experts and advice on conducting international business in the region.
Find out more about DigitalHealth.London Global here.
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Industry briefing with Scotland's Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHIC)
Wednesday 29 October, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, online
This free hour-long briefing will be an opportunity to hear about DHIC’s current and upcoming priorities in Scotland, and how they are supporting companies to get their digital health and care innovations to market.
It is open to techUK members only, and you can find out more details here.
London Healthtech Roundtable
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 13:00 pm - 20:00 pm, Central London
Once again, the LVCN community gathers to shape the future of healthcare and life sciences.
- Join 300+ investors, founders, scientists, and family offices in London.
- Explore dedicated tracks on venture capital, startups, and family offices.
- Connect R&D, commercialisation, and capital through panels, workshops, and exhibitions.
Whether you’re backing, building, or scaling the next generation of healthtech, this is the place to be!
Find out more and book your ticket.
Tech and Innovation Summit 2025
Wednesday 5 November, 8.45 am - 17:00 pm, London
techUK’s 2025 Tech & Innovation Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers and regulators to explore how emerging technologies can power the UK’s next decade of innovation, driving progress and economic growth through to 2035 and beyond.
The event will include keynote speeches, expert panel discussions and live tech demos.
Find out more and book your ticket here.
BMJ Future Health
Thursday 6 November - Friday 7 November, London
The Health Innovation Network South London is a proud partner of this year’s BMJ Future Health conference. Get ready for two days filled with keynotes, workshops and interactive sessions. This year’s content pillars are:
- Practical adoption of AI in healthcare
- Redesigning clinical pathways through virtual and preventative care
- Workforce & Digital skills in healthcare
- Driving frontline adoption and use of digital health
- Addressing health inequalities through Digital Innovation
- Leadership and culture
Find out more and book your ticket here and if you use the code HINSLFH20 you'll get 20% off the standard rate.
Attend Europe's Two VC Events
Venture Capital Winter Ball - 4 Dec 2025, London
"The most glamorous evening in venture capital" returns.
Expect 40 family offices, 160 investors, and 200 other exceptional guests for an unforgettable black-tie evening with Champagne, fine food, and exceptional music.
This event has sold out every year, so secure your place early.
London Venture Capital Summit - 15 May 2026, London
Europe's Premier Forum for VCs, LPs, and Innovators.
Join Europe’s top venture capital conference for a day of high-level networking, industry-leading talks, and insight into the investment trends shaping 2026 and beyond.
Connect with 60 family offices, 600 investors, and 800 innovators from across the globe, plus an exclusive afterparty and London VC Week events.
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