Emily Harrison, founder and managing director of Nexus Healthcare Education [Nexus HE], has been named a finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the prestigious Growing Business Awards 2026.
Founded in January 2024 and headquartered in London, Nexus HE is an independent, globally operating medical education provider specialising in translating complex scientific data and emerging clinical research into practical and impactful learning experiences.
Since its launch, Emily has grown the business into a global accredited provider of outcomes-driven medical education, working with partners across the healthcare sector to develop programmes that support meaningful changes in clinical practice.
Celebrating excellence in UK enterprise for almost three decades, the Growing Business Awards recognise the country’s most exceptional high-growth businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators.
In being shortlisted for Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Emily has been recognised for her commitment to transforming medical education, challenging outdated approaches to knowledge transfer and impact measurement through the development of her unique business model which combines proprietary methodology and technology to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical implementation.
Set to take place at Hilton London Bankside. the winners will be announced on Thursday 26th November 2026.
Emily Harrison said, “I am delighted to have been named a finalist for Young Entrepreneur of the Year! I never set out simply to build a business – I wanted to solve a problem, challenge the way our industry measures success and demonstrate how better medical education can contribute to better patient care.
I am incredibly proud of what Nexus HE has achieved in just over two years and this would not have been possible without the expertise, ambition and commitment of our team. I would like to wish all the finalist the best of luck and look forward to the awards ceremony this autumn.”
Committed to delivering tailored, accessible and outcomes-driven educational solutions, Nexus HE works with pharmaceutical companies, medical societies and healthcare stakeholders to advance medical knowledge, strengthen clinical practice and help shape the future of medical education.
