i4i Invention for Innovation - Future Product Development 3a & b funding streams

General Information:

The NIHR's Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme would like to invite submissions of proposals to its Future Product Development 3a funding stream (FPD3a) and 3b.

Proposals must include collaboration between at least one industry and one research (academic or clinical) partner to determine the commercial viability of a proposed device or technology, with the development of a robust route to market and a strong, appropriate consortia being the main deliverables. Serving primarily as the first stage of a full collaborative applied research project, total project costs can be no more than £100K in total, of which 75 per cent funding is available.

All applications must show innovation and must have relevance, impact and potential to contribute to future health gain for patients and the general population. This programme is open to research providers in the academic, NHS communities and industry across the UK.

Future Product Development – Stream 3b (FPD3b) The Invention for Innovation Programme wishes to invite FPD3b outline project proposals of up to 3 years which should build upon the results of a completed assessment of feasibility and is a collaboration between at least one industry and one academic research partner (academic or clinical). This will provide further evidence of the capability to deliver improved healthcare outcomes and commercial and intellectual property exploitation. Funding to a maximum of 50% of the total project costs, and £100k-£300k per year is available.

How to Apply:

Visit the website as the application forms required to apply for i4i will be made available from the secure extranet area.

Eligibility:

Proposals must include collaboration between at least one industry and one research (academic or clinical) partner

Visit this Website: i4i programme - NIHR-CCF