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NIHR i4i programme: THRIVE
open-opportunity“THRIVE is a great programme which aims to accelerate the translation of healthcare innovations tackling health inequalities from bench to bed, speed up patient benefit and expand the entrepreneurial mindset of researchers and clinicians.”
Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting applications to their new researcher and clinician-led THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) funding and training opportunity.
EIC Accelerator
open-opportunity“EIC Accelerator is a funding programme great for innovators that have the ambition and commitment to scale up, and are looking for substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors alone to invest.”
Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes
EIC Accelerator develops and helps to scale up innovations with the potential to create or disrupt markets. Single start-ups and SMEs, individuals intending to launch a SME and small mid-caps can apply.
NIHR i4i Product Development Awards
open-opportunity“This funding call provides an excellent opportunity for innovators to continue their development by helping to de-risk the next step. If you’re interested in applying for any of the funding streams or would like to discuss opportunities further, then please get in touch with the team.”
Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor
i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) support collaborative research and development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostic devices and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for use in the NHS or social care system.
Free carbon survey
open-opportunity“Find ways to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in your business with a free visit from one of West of England Growth hub’s advisors.”
Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor
A Carbon Survey normally consists of around 12 hours of support per business, provided free of charge by a Technical Advisor. During the survey, they’ll get to know your business, find out how you operate and take a look at the construction, services and lighting systems in your building.
The Shuri Network Digital Fellowships
open-opportunity“The Fellowship will help empower women from ethnic minority backgrounds to overcome career-related challenges, gain insight into different digital roles, support career progression, build positive relationships and self-confidence. ”
Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead
The Shuri Network and NHS England are working collaboratively to support women from ethnic minority backgrounds to succeed and thrive in digital health and improve patient care.
NIHR Challenge - Maternity Inequalities
open-opportunity“Selected organisations forming the consortium will be expected to draw in wider expertise, such as practitioners, charities, industry, implementation, and systems experts to ensure geographical spread and that research is undertaken where the need is greatest.”
Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor
The first ever NIHR Challenge funding call, backed by £50 million, will task researchers and policymakers with finding new ways to tackle maternity disparities.
This funding call will bring together a diverse consortium, funding research and capacity building. The aim is to increase the evidence base to address maternity inequalities, facilitating a multidisciplinary whole systems approach to address uncertainties across research, innovation and implementation.
