1. What resources and networks are available in Yorkshire & Humber to help develop digital health solutions? Professor Paul O’ Brien – Elaros CEO - 15 March 2016 -

2. Elaros – company profile  Digital health company created by clinicians  Initial focus urology – electronic bladder diary  3 NHS shareholders as founding shareholders

3. Getting started (1)  Significant initial support from local councils  Advice & Guidance from:  Academic Health Science Network  Devices for Dignity  Medipex  Medilink  The universities  Other SMEs across the Region

4. Getting started (2)  Funding and Grants from:  The AHSN’s web site - Funding Opportunities  Creative England  UnLtd  Partnering with the universities  Others:  TSB  The Health Foundation  SBRI  Horizon 2020  Health insurance provider competitions – Bupa, AXA-PPF, etc …

5. Partnering to remain lean  Working with 4 Y&H universities  Strategic partnership with a local app developer  Engaged a local design company  Looking to bring on a local PR agency  Forging relationships with patient groups  Alliances with pharma & medical device partners

6. Lessons  Your solutions will be local  Ensure the chemistry is right  Ensure that you are an 'intelligent client'  Maintain regular contact (face 2 face)  Look to establish long term partnerships  Talk to your ‘competitors’!

7. 0114 286 6344 paul.obrien@elaros.com www.elaros.com @elaros247 Professor Paul O' Brien