RADIANT: Regulatory Science Empowering Innovation in Transformative Digital Health and AI.

The UK is building a global network of experts to rewrite the rules for digital health and AI products—from smartphone apps that diagnose illness to software that powers medical devices. This matters because the current regulatory system was not designed for technologies that evolve faster than the rules meant to govern them. Without a supportive framework, innovative products can be delayed or blocked, while unsafe ones can slip through. RADIANT aims to close this gap by making regulation more proportionate, evidence-based, and business-friendly, without compromising safety or inclusivity. If successful, this network could reshape how digital health and AI products are approved and monitored. The global market for these technologies is projected to reach $188 billion by 2030, and the UK is already a pioneer in the sector. Better regulation could accelerate the rollout of safe, effective diagnostics, predictive tools, and treatment devices—improving healthcare infrastructure and patient outcomes without requiring people to think about the rules that made it possible.