Call for Proposals - i4i Future Product Development Funding Stream 3a

The NIHR's Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme would like to invite submissions of proposals to its Future Product Development 3a funding stream (FPD3a). 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% 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. Click here for further information or to apply. If you have any questions then why not send an email. Proposals must be submitted through the NIHR CCF website no later than 5.00pm on Friday 22nd May 2009. Successful applicants will be notified of award of FPD3a grants by late July 2009. If you do apply then please let the SHA know of any applications by emailing ssr_projects@yorksandhumber.nhs.uk