AI in Healthcare: A Practical Guide to Medical Device Development

AI in Healthcare: A Practical Guide to Medical Device Development

Sep 30, 2026

NortHFutures is funding a webinar series covering AI in healthcare which is being organised by Hub partner HDR UK.

This practical three-part webinar series delivered by experts from Hardian Health is designed to help researchers, innovators, SMEs, health professionals and aspiring health tech entrepreneurs understand the journey from concept to compliant medical device.

The series will provide a practical introduction to the development, regulation and implementation of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and AI as a Medical Device (AIaMD). Participants will gain insight into regulatory requirements, clinical evaluation, quality management, risk management and the software development lifecycle through real-world examples and case studies.

Topics

  • How software and AI technologies are classified and regulated as medical devices
  • UK and international regulatory requirements
  • Clinical evidence requirements for AI-enabled technologies
  • Quality management systems and risk management principles
  • Key standards relevant to software and AI medical devices
  • Practical steps to move from innovation to market readiness

Schedule

  • 12 November 2026: Introduction to Medical Device Regulation for Software and AI Technologies
  • 1 December 2026: Clinical Evaluation of AI Medical Devices
  • 3 December 2026: Quality Assurance, Risk Management and the Software Development Lifecycle

The events will be hosted Online via (Zoom).

To register

No prior regulatory experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in digital health innovation and AI-enabled healthcare solutions.