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NIHR i4i programme: THRIVE
open-opportunity“THRIVE is a great programme which aims to accelerate the translation of healthcare innovations tackling health inequalities from bench to bed, speed up patient benefit and expand the entrepreneurial mindset of researchers and clinicians.”
Ben Hugill
Innovation Advisor
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting applications to their new researcher and clinician-led THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) funding and training opportunity.
SBRI Healthcare and NIHR i4i venture capital readiness programme
open-opportunity“Perfect for women founders tackling healthcare challenges with an innovative solution. Do you need funding, expert guidance, and connections to investors to scale your business? The SBRI Healthcare and NIHR i4i venture capital readiness programme will be able to support you.”
Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes
Six-month, high-impact programme designed to equip women-led start-ups with the tools, knowledge, and networks to access funding and accelerate growth. Whether you’re refining your business model, preparing for investment, or looking to connect with mentors and industry experts, the programme provides a comprehensive roadmap to success.
EIC Accelerator
open-opportunity“EIC Accelerator is a funding programme great for innovators that have the ambition and commitment to scale up, and are looking for substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors alone to invest.”
Alex Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes
EIC Accelerator develops and helps to scale up innovations with the potential to create or disrupt markets. Single start-ups and SMEs, individuals intending to launch a SME and small mid-caps can apply.
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.
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.
The Shuri Network Digital Fellowships
open-opportunity“The Fellowship will help empower women from ethnic minority backgrounds to overcome career-related challenges, gain insight into different digital roles, support career progression, build positive relationships and self-confidence. ”
Cheryl Scott
Industry and Innovation Lead
The Shuri Network and NHS England are working collaboratively to support women from ethnic minority backgrounds to succeed and thrive in digital health and improve patient care.
