University of Plymouth to support new Growth Forge HealthTech Track

We’re delighted to welcome the University of Plymouth as our HealthTech Partner for Growth Forge, strengthening founder support with leading expertise across digital health and clinical innovation.

Plymouth is an ambitious, modern and award-winning university that prides itself on providing outstanding opportunities and experiences for students and staff. Our vision is to have a positive impact locally and globally, and we have developed and supported innovative technologies to tackle many of the planet’s more pressing health conditions.

“Our University has a long track record of finding innovative ways for companies across the South West to benefit from our expertise, facilities and graduate talent. There are countless examples where working with us has helped businesses seize opportunities to grow, and we have long-standing and fruitful commercial relationships across health technology and a range of other sectors. We are excited to be part of this programme, and are very much looking forward to engaging with existing and new partners.”

Becky Moore, Innovation Manager at the University of Plymouth

Meet the experts:

Professor John Terry is a Professor of Digital Health Innovation at the University of Plymouth, and part of its CIDER (Cornwall Intellectual Disability Equitable Research) network.

He is also the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Neuronostics Ltd, a spinout company developing the technology behind novel digital biomarkers of neurological conditions.

As such, he brings a unique combination of academic excellence and entrepreneurial expertise at the intersection of mathematics, computer science and medicine.

He helped Neuronostics win accolades at the Tech South West Awards in 2022 and 2024, and was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2025.

Claire Wallace is the University of Plymouth’s Enterprise Manager, responsible for leading the design and delivery of inclusive, high-impact entrepreneurship and innovation support for students, graduates, staff and partners.

She oversees enterprise programmes that support individuals from early idea exploration through to launch, growth, and investment readiness, and works across disciplines including the creative industries, business, health, science, marine, law, and social enterprise.

Claire also manages The Cube and The Cube2, which offers support through workshops, competitions, mentoring networks and funding opportunities that translate ideas into viable, responsible businesses.

Becky Moore is an Innovation Manager at the University of Plymouth, responsible for enabling external organisations to access the University’s world-class research expertise, facilities, and talent to drive innovation and growth.

She engages directly with the business community – from startups to established companies – with a focus on understanding their needs and aspirations and identifying the means through which the University can enable them to make the most of growth opportunities.

Find out more about Growth Forge and apply: https://www.techsouthwest.co.uk/growth-forge/health-tech/