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,...

Innovating healthcare, shaping the future: Strategic partnership between China MedTech Entrepreneurship Camp and EFEC

In the wave of technological innovation, the healthcare industry is experiencing an unprecedented transformation. Professor Chengli Song's MedTech Entrepreneurship Camp in Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park has become a crucial base for medical innovation in the Yangtze River Delta region. During her visit to China, EFEC CEO Lily Lin had a...

Impact accelerator job vacancies

Nottingham Trent University is looking to fill two place-based impact acceleration account (PBIAA) roles.  The university is looking for a Project Manager with a strong track record in effectively managing and delivering large multi-partner interdisciplinary research programmes, in addition to a Business Engagement Manager with experience in fostering new academic-business...