NIHR i4i
SBRI HEALTHCARE
INNOVATE UK
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
There are a broad range of public innovation grants and funds to support innovative organisations in the health sector – here we guide you across some of the key ones.
NIHR i4i
NIHR i4i Connect for SMEs
Application dates: 16 August 2017 to 13 September 2017
i4i Connect, is an NIHR Invention for Innovation( i4i) funding stream aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises( SMEs) in need of a funding boost to reach the next stage in the development pathway. http:// bit. ly / 2wuhQUz
i4i Product Development Awards( PDA)
These awards comprise both early and late stages of R & D including the clinical development of laboratory-validated technologies or interventions. http:// bit. ly / 2uG5GlY
i4i Challenge awards
Challenge Awards are commissioned on an ad hoc basis in areas of existing or emerging healthcare need. The expected output is a disruptive technology with the potential to offer improved outcomes for NHS patients. http:// bit. ly / 2uG5GlY
SBRI HEALTHCARE
The SBRI programme is based on taking a two-phased development approach. Phase 1 contracts for feasibility testing are valued at up to £ 100,000 and last for six months. Phase 2 contracts for prototype development are worth up to £ 1 million over two years.
Deadline for applications: noon, 6th September 2017 however calls are regularly updated. http:// bit. ly / 2tmhkqG
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Medicines manufacturing round 1: challenge fund
To stimulate the development and implementation of innovative methods / technologies to improve the manufacture of novel medicines for human use.
Closes on 1st November 2017- http:// bit. ly / 2vlPhnr
Digital health technology catalyst 2017 round 1
Up to £ 8 million in projects that develop new digital technology solutions to healthcare challenges. Feasibility projects must range in size from total project costs of £ 50,000 to £ 75,000 and you must complete your project within one year.
Industrial research and experimental development projects must range in size from total project costs of £ 500,000 to £ 1 million and you must complete your project within 3 years.
Closes 11th October- http:// bit. ly / 2w2ztGF
Biomedical catalyst 2017 round 3: feasibility studies
Micro, small or medium-size UK companies can apply for a share of £ 2 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges- funds projects up to £ 200K and less than 12months.
Closes 11th October- http:// bit. ly / 2wgPFIM
Biomedical catalyst 2017 round 3: early stage
Micro, small or medium-size UK companies can apply for a share of £ 2 million to work alone or with others on solving healthcare challenges- funds projects between £ 150K and £ 4m.
Closes 11th October- http:// bit. ly / 2iphMPJ
Eureka Eurostars 2 Call 8
EUREKA Eurostars is aimed at innovative small to medium enterprises( SMEs) wanting to take part in collaborative research with partners across Europe and associated countries. Innovate UK manages UK application.
Closes 7th Sept- http:// bit. ly / 2vo26gY
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