The Dangoor Foundation, in partnership with the UK-Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy in Israel, has launched the Dangoor Health-Tech Academy. This initiative will introduce Israeli healthcare technologies to UK partners and pave the way for advancements in British healthcare.
The academy aims to enhance patient care and operational efficiency within the NHS and other healthcare organizations in the UK, while at the same time giving Israeli startups critical insights into the NHS and UK healthcare system. Tailored for startups specializing in AI or automation-driven healthcare solutions, the academy will select up to eight participants per cohort.
“We are thrilled to launch the Dangoor Health-Tech Academy, inspired by the impactful contributions Israeli technology companies have made with NHS trust over recent years,” said Keren Shurkin, UK-Israel Tech Hub Director, British Embassy Israel. “Their innovation has led to multi-site trials and significant partnerships with UK healthcare partners adopting these technologies to enhance patient care in field such as rehabilitation, therapeutics, and surgery. Through this academy, we aim to accelerate significant advancements, driving meaningful improvements in healthcare operations and patient outcomes.”
The first cohort will focus on AI or automation to revolutionize healthcare and will begin in January for eight weeks. During the initial phase, startups will participate in educational sessions both online and on-site in Israel, followed by sessions in the UK and a three-day delegation visit to London, where participants will engage directly with NHS and private healthcare organizations.
“This initiative is a model example of how the strong foundation of our UK-Israel tech relations connects people, companies, and nations,” added Simon Walters, British Ambassador to Israel.
The Dangoor Healthcare Academy was established with the support of the Dangoor Foundation and the Dangoor family to encourage collaborations between Israeli health technologies and the UK healthcare ecosystem. The UK Israel Tech Hub is a not-for-profit venture operating out of the British Embassy Israel since 2011.
