SMEs can apply for a share of £1.5 million to support the evaluation of innovative medical devices, diagnostics and regulated digital health products.
Competition opens: Monday 2 July 2018
Competition closes: Wednesday 22 August 2018 12:00pm
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) is partnering with Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, to invest up to £1.5 million. This is to support developers of innovative medicines, medical devices, diagnostics and regulated digital technology to evaluate their product in a real world clinical setting.
This competition aims to provide support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We are looking for an evidence base that can evaluate products that address NHS priorities. Our support will allow companies to collect and analyse clinical performance and cost effectiveness data in an NHS setting.
There are 2 options for applicants in this competition:
1.Study planning and preparation. Project costs up to £50,000
2.Collection of clinical performance and cost-effectiveness data study. Project costs up to £250,000
All projects must be business led.
Projects can be collaborative but this is not mandatory. Only the lead partner can claim grant.