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Explore available funding opportunities below.
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Closing date (subject to change): 05/12/2024
Overview: The i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) support collaborative research and development projects of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for use in the NHS or social care systems.
PDA are researcher-led and aim to de-risk innovations, supporting early product development through to real-world evaluations, to make innovations more attractive for follow-on funding and commercial investment.
The expected focus of a project funded by PDA is one or more of the following:
- Product development required to enable technologies for clinical use or use in social care
- Clinical development of a laboratory-validated technology
- Real-world evaluations to accelerate the development and uptake of innovative products, which already have demonstrated safety and efficacy
The aim is to achieve benefit to patients and end users, de-risk technologies and make them attractive to follow-on funders, investors and buyers, in particular NHS commissioners and national guidance bodies
Value: £100,000 – £2 million
Open date: 14/10/2024
Closing date: 13/01/2025
Overview:
Launchpad is a part-time, free, four-month bespoke support package that helps passionate people to de-risk, validate and pitch dementia innovation product ideas. Launchpad 2024/25 will kick off in February 2025, with applications opening on the 14th of October 2024. This round is particularly looking for product ideas addressing the challenges around the hospital journey for people living with dementia.
We have a broad focus around hospitalisation that includes ideas to:
- Reduce unnecessary admissions
- Make hospital more dementia friendly
- Support transitions back into the community
- To support the carers and loved one’s of those in hospital
- To address system level challenges with healthcare management and process
Although people living with dementia may not by the primary customer or end user of your product, we will encourage the co-design of all products with those living with dementia to ensure they are dementia friendly.
Value: £1,000,000 – £2,500,000
Closing date: 15 January 2025
Overview:
Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) fund high-quality, multidisciplinary applied health research projects that address key challenges in health and care. The programme aims to provide evidence to improve outcomes and inform practice across the NHS and social care.
PGFAR awards support research that demonstrates clear potential for improving patient and public health, addresses inequalities, and contributes to the evidence base for policy and practice.
Focus areas include:
- Improving health and care outcomes.
- Providing evidence to support policy and practice.
- Addressing health inequalities.
The aim is to deliver research with real-world impact, improve health and care systems, and support the implementation of findings in practice.
Value: £150,000 – £1,500,000
Overview:
The Evaluation for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programme supports phases 1 and 2 of the AI in Health and Care Award, focusing on the testing and early deployment of AI technologies in health and care settings. The programme aims to generate real-world evidence, ensuring AI innovations meet NHS standards and demonstrate measurable patient benefits.
Phase 1:
- Feasibility testing of early-stage AI technologies.
- Evaluation of performance and clinical safety.
Phase 2:
- Real-world validation of technologies already proven effective.
- Testing within NHS or care environments to assess impact and scalability.
The aim is to support the adoption of AI solutions that address NHS priorities, improve care delivery, and provide evidence for future investment and deployment.
Value: £500,000 – £1,500,000
Overview:
Phase 3 of the Evaluation for Artificial Intelligence programme focuses on the large-scale implementation and adoption of AI technologies in the NHS and care settings. This phase builds on previous testing to deliver comprehensive real-world evaluations, aiming to integrate AI solutions into routine care and assess their long-term impact on patients, clinicians and the wider healthcare system.
Phase 3 Focus:
- Large-scale implementation of AI solutions.
- Long-term impact evaluation on health outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Supporting AI solutions in routine NHS settings, ensuring they deliver sustainable benefits.
The aim is to accelerate the widespread adoption of effective AI technologies, improving patient care and system efficiency across the NHS and care sectors.
Value: £1 – £7,000,000
Overview:
Phase 4 of the Evaluation for Artificial Intelligence programme supports the final stage of AI technology integration, focusing on scaling AI solutions across the NHS and care systems. This phase aims to ensure AI technologies are fully embedded into healthcare practices, with continuous monitoring and evaluation to measure long-term sustainability, patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
Phase 4 Focus:
- Full-scale deployment of AI technologies across NHS and social care.
- Ongoing evaluation to assess sustainability, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensuring integration into routine practices, with long-term impact on healthcare delivery.
The aim is to secure widespread, sustainable adoption of AI technologies, ensuring they provide lasting improvements to patient care and the efficiency of healthcare systems.
Overview:
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) supports the scaling and adoption of high-impact, evidence-based innovations in the NHS. By providing tailored support and strategic guidance, the programme helps innovators navigate the complexities of the NHS system, facilitating the widespread implementation of transformative healthcare solutions.
Support Offered:
- Access to expert mentorship and advice from healthcare leaders.
- Tailored support to navigate NHS processes, helping innovations reach a larger scale.
- Collaboration opportunities with NHS organisations to test and implement innovations.
- Resources and funding to accelerate the uptake of innovations.
The aim is to accelerate the adoption of proven healthcare innovations, improving patient care and outcomes across the NHS.
Overview:
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP) supports individuals in healthcare who are developing innovative solutions to improve patient care and outcomes. The programme offers training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help healthcare professionals turn their ideas into sustainable businesses or initiatives that can be scaled across the NHS.
Support Offered:
- Access to a network of mentors, experts, and entrepreneurs.
- Comprehensive training in business and innovation.
- Opportunities for funding and partnerships to accelerate growth.
- Guidance on navigating NHS procurement and scaling innovations.
The aim is to empower healthcare professionals to drive change, transform healthcare delivery, and create impactful solutions for the NHS and patients.
Value: Up to £10,000,000
Closing Date: 13 February 2025
Overview:
The MRC Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) Round Three supports the establishment of multidisciplinary research centres that aim to address major challenges in medical and health research. This funding opportunity is designed to promote collaborative research efforts that can generate groundbreaking insights and improve public health outcomes. Centres funded under this scheme will foster innovation and contribute to the development of next-generation treatments and technologies.
Support Offered:
- Funding to establish and develop research centres focused on major health challenges.
- Encouragement for multidisciplinary and collaborative research approaches.
- Opportunity to build networks and partnerships across academic, clinical, and industrial sectors.
The aim is to create Centres of Excellence that will lead transformative research, enhancing the capacity to tackle complex health issues and improve patient care.
Value: £2,000,000
Closing Date: 26 March 2025
Overview:
The NIHR Decarbonising Health and Social Care System funding opportunity supports projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions within the NHS and social care sectors. This funding initiative encourages research and development of strategies, technologies, and innovations that can help decarbonise healthcare delivery, improve sustainability and contribute to the UK’s overall climate goals.
Support Offered:
- Funding for projects focused on reducing carbon emissions within healthcare and social care systems.
- Opportunities to explore new technologies, practices, and strategies that promote sustainability.
- Collaborative work with NHS organisations, local authorities, and other key stakeholders to achieve real-world impact.
The aim is to support transformative research that will reduce the carbon footprint of health and social care services, ensuring a more sustainable future for healthcare delivery.