Action for Women’s Health

open-opportunity

“Action for Women’s Health will support an array of organisations—of diverse geographies, sizes, perspectives, and approaches—united by their work to improve the mental and physical health of women. This initiative seeks to open access to funding streams to organisations and groups that historically have not had access to them.”

Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes

Action for Women’s Health is a $250 million global open call launched by Pivotal that will fund organisations around the world that are improving women’s mental and physical health. Each awardee will receive flexible funding between $1 million and $5 million USD.

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Mindset extended reality (XR): Digital therapeutics for mental health

open-opportunity

“A great opportunity to secure a substantial investment for your digital innovation.”

Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.7 million for R&D projects that provide digital therapeutics for mental health solutions. This funding is from Innovate UK.

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Alzheimer's Society's Launchpad

open-opportunity

“Alzheimer’s Society’s Launchpad is a bespoke support package that helps people to de-risk, validate and pitch dementia innovation product ideas.”

Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes

Launchpad is a part-time, free, four-month bespoke support package that helps passionate people to de-risk, validate and pitch their dementia innovation product ideas. This is a safe space for game-changing ideas powered by ambitious entrepreneurs, technologists and dementia experts. The team will hold your hand as you turn un-tested and un-refined ideas into convincing commercial propositions. All you need is a passion for transforming the lives of those living with dementia and an appetite for building a commercial enterprise.

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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.

 

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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.

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Green Business Grants

open-opportunity

“Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on energy bills. Applications are now open.”

Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes

West of England West of England Growth Hub Green Business Grants are designed to help SMEs purchase and install new products and equipment that reduce your greenhouse gas emissions, cut your utility costs and improve your energy efficiency.

Applications must help the business to achieve a measurable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to your current baseline emissions.

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