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Donors and partners

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the partners and major donors who help make BHF Grand Challenges possible. Join us to help kickstart our Cardiovascular Grand Challenges — a platform for breakthroughs that will save and improve lives.

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Be part of something groundbreaking

Cardiovascular Grand Challenges mark a defining moment.

We’re seeking partners willing to lead with us and help build this platform from its earliest stage. Partners will help turn extraordinary scientific promise into outcomes that people will feel: earlier diagnoses and better treatment. Together, we can keep hearts healthier for longer. More memories with loved ones. More moments that matter. More time.

The role of our partners

Our partners play a pivotal role in establishing Cardiovascular Grand Challenges at the scale of ambition required to succeed. Your leadership helps to:

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    Power the AI Cardiovascular Grand Challenge

    to help reshape cardiovascular care.

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    Build momentum for future challenges

    for future grand challenges.

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    Attract and convene world‑leading teams

    across academia, the NHS, and industry.

  • DNA

    Translate discoveries into breakthroughs, faster

    for people affected by cardiovascular disease.

Join us

As a donor or partner of Cardiovascular Grand Challenges, you can be part of a legacy that will stand for generations to come. Get in touch to continue the conversation.

Email our Partnerships team Email Sophie Ulusakarya (Philanthropy team)

Learn more about Grand Challenges 

Why Grand Challenges?

BHF is launching a bold new way of tackling heart disease. Find out more about why the time is right for Cardiovascular Grand Challenges.

Discover our vision

The first Grand Challenge

BHF is investing £10m in harnessing AI to seize a major opportunity in heart disease research.

Learn about the AI challenge

Application information for researchers

Find all our detailed information to apply to the AI Grand Challenge, including eligibility, application guidelines, timelines, and FAQs.

How to apply
To find out more, or to support British Heart Foundation’s work, please visit www.bhf.org.uk. You can speak to one of our cardiac nurses by calling our helpline on 0808 802 1234 (freephone), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For general customer service enquiries, please call 0300 330 3322, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

British Heart Foundation is a registered Charity No. 225971. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 699547. Registered office at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London NW1 7AW. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC039426