Academy
Training for MSK entrepreneurs
The Joint Venture initiative gives early-stage MSK businesses and entrepreneurially-minded researchers access to learning resources and educational events.
The Joint Venture Academy is a skills development programme open to anyone interested in MSK innovation and entrepreneurship. It features live events and webinars provided by ORUK and partners.
Keep Britain Working: MSK Innovation in the Workplace
How can we reduce the impact of poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health on people’s working lives? How can employers…
Providers’ perspectives on MSK innovation
Organised in partnership with the National Orthopaedic Alliance, which brings together orthopaedic providers from across the UK, this…
MSK Innovation Accelerator programme
The programme is designed to accelerate the development of musculoskeletal innovation and thereby create and scale early-stage MSK ventures across the UK. It involves a six month, part-time, intensive learning journey, providing participants with entrepreneurship training, masterclasses and access to expertise.
This video summarises the features and benefits of the programme:
This video summarises the participants’ perspectives:
Applications for the 2026/27 programme open in September 2026.