Welcome to BusinessCloud’s HealthTech 50 ranking for 2026.

Eolas Medical tops the annual ranking of UK companies creating original technology for personal and preventative healthcare, as well as GP practice management and messaging platforms.

Following the creation of a 102-strong shortlist, the final ranking has been decided by a combination of selections from an expert judging panel (see below) and a public vote among readers of BusinessCloud.

The judges

Robert Walker, head of health & social care, techUK

Robert Walker, head of health & social care, techUK

Robert heads up the health and social care programmes at trade body techUK, including its recent CareTech conference.

Avi Mehra, co-founder and MD, Doctorpreneurs

Avi Mehra, co-founder and MD, Doctorpreneurs

Doctorpreneurs is a global community for doctors, medical students and individuals interested in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

Abeyna Bubbers-Jones, CEO, Medic Footprints

Abeyna Bubbers-Jones, CEO, Medic Footprints

Medic Footprints is on a mission to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting its global community of talented doctors with the best in diverse career opportunities.

Helen Cole, executive lead for health technologies and evaluation, Northern Health Science Alliance

Helen Cole, executive lead for health technologies and evaluation, Northern Health Science Alliance

Helen is an experienced leader in health technology assessment for the NHS. The NHSA is a health and life sciences partnership between leading NHS trusts and universities in northern England.

Charlotte Lewis, principal associate - commercial health, Mills & Reeve

Charlotte Lewis, principal associate – commercial health, Mills & Reeve

Charlotte is a specialist in commercial health at law firm Mills & Reeve. An advisor to the health and care sector on commercial and corporate matters, she also works directly with HealthTechs.

Al-Munther Sultan, MD and head of Europe healthcare & life sciences, Alvarez & Marsal

Al-Munther Sultan, managing director and head of Europe healthcare & life sciences M&A, Alvarez & Marsal

Al advises business owners, management teams and private equity investors on transactions including exits, acquisitions, private equity investment and divestments in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sectors at Alvarez & Marsal.

Lauren Bevan, director of consulting, Ethical Healthcare Consulting

Lauren Bevan, head of health innovation and strategy, Capgemini

Lauren, HealthTech lead at digital transformation giant Capgemini, is an experienced leader of technology teams focusing on health and social care user research, strategy and software development.

Jonathan Symcox, editor, BusinessCloud & TechBlast

Jonathan Symcox, editor, BusinessCloud

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