Academy

Training for MSK entrepreneurs

The UK’s only accelerator dedicated to MSK innovation 

The MSK Innovation Accelerator 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.

Participants will also have the opportunity to pitch for investment from ORUK.

The Programme, now in its fourth year, has helped innovators secure millions in funding and bring breakthrough musculoskeletal technologies closer to patients.

This video summarises the features and benefits of the programme:

This video summarises the participants’ perspectives:

Applications for the 2026/27 programme are now open:

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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.

 

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