The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting outline applications to their latest researcher-led Connect funding opportunity. Connect is a researcher-led funding opportunity and supports small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in need of a funding boost to reach the next stage in the technology development pathway. This is a two-stage funding...
Study brief: The effects of a recovery gel on endurance cycling performance in the heat
The popularity of endurance sports like cycling and running has grown significantly over the past two decades. Muscle contractions during exercise increases body temperature. The thermoregulatory response to lower body temperature is to sweat, which over a prolonged period, results in dehydration due to loss of water and electrolytes and...
UKRI unveils new £9 million proof-of-concept fund
The UKRI Proof of Concept funding opportunity aims to support and accelerate the development of new or improved technologies, products, processes, and services arising from research activities at eligible UK research organisations, for example, universities, research institutes, facilities and centres. This opportunity provides grant funding to eligible UKRI research organisations,...
Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award 2024/25 funding opportunity
Apply for funding to deliver an industrial doctoral landscape award (IDLA) in the biosciences. Applications should be strategically led by an organisation outside of academia partnering with a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding who will submit the application and act as the training grant holder. BBSRC will fund...
The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund
The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health emergencies and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading research and development capabilities. The fund will enhance and accelerate affordable access to mature, new and emerging life sciences products for both pandemic...
Grant and funding opportunities report from Health Innovation East
Health Innovation East has developed a grant opportunities report to help you know what may be available, packed with the latest grants and wider funding opportunities from across our networks. The organisation can help you unlock funding to make change happen, steering you to focus your efforts on those sources...
Funding competition for digital therapeutics for mental health
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.7m for R&D projects that provide digital therapeutics for mental health solutions. This funding is from Innovate UK. Competition opens: Monday 28 October 2024 Competition closes: Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 11:00am The aim of this competition is to develop...
AI Airlock pilot call for applications
Funding competition information Following the launch webinar on 23 July 2024, candidates can now apply to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to join the AI Airlock pilot. This application process is designed to gather information about AI Medical Devices (AIaMD) and prototypes and evaluate their suitability for...
Pioneer Group launches Golden Ticket Programme for cardiometabolic health innovations
Pioneer Group, a specialist in life science infrastructure and venture building, has teamed up with global healthcare company Novo Nordisk to launch a Golden Ticket designed to help accelerate innovations in cardiometabolic diseases, rare blood and rare endocrine disorders. The Golden Ticket programme is aimed at early-stage biotech companies focused...
New SBRI Healthcare funding competition: Work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health
Funding competition information SBRI Healthcare Competition 27: 'Work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health’ invites innovations that focus on three areas: Digital interventions targeting work-related risk factors facing working age population (aged 16 to 64) with mental health problems in employment, that provide rapid support to individuals to...