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Translate: Medical Technologies is a new partnership of universities in the Leeds City Region with world-class expertise in the development of new medical technologies. The Leeds City Region is a driving force to the UK healthcare sector, with world-leading clinical expertise and research and development capacity across its universities, hospitals, healthcare and medical device manufacturing sectors. The healthcare and medical technologies sector is already a major contributor to the citys economy, but it has significant growth potential. Translate will develop nationally leading capability in Medical Technology Innovation in the Leeds City Region, establishing a sustainable community of academic, industry and clinical partners that are connected and committed to working in partnership to deliver a strong local economy and patient benefits. The programme is financed by the HEFCE Catalyst Fund. The fund aims to drive innovation in the Higher Education sector, enhance excellence and efficiency in HE, and support innovative solutions.