invention for innovation (i4i) bev luchmun industry lead nischr
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Invention for Innovation (i4i)
Bev Luchmun
Industry Lead NISCHR
www.nischr.org.uk
National Institute for Social Care and Health Research
(NISCHR)
• Develops policy on research and development (R&D) to reflect the health and social care priorities of the Welsh Government
• Aims to support the creation of high-quality evidence to inform policy and benefit patients and the public
• Commissions and directly funds R&D activity
i4i programme objectives
To advance the translation of healthcare technologies for increased patient benefit through guided progression of innovative
medical technologies
Invention for Innovation (i4i)
NIHR England - manage programme
- single entry point for applications
NISCHR support for:
– Wales based researchers– Product Development award
Projects
• Developing medical devices, active implantable devices and in vitro diagnostic devices (defined by EU Directive 2007/47/EC, 90/385/EEC, 98/79/EC)
• Projects which are utilising and developing techniques or technologies from a different industry sector, which could have a potential impact if applied in a healthcare setting.
Overview
• NISCHR: £3.1million / 10 projects • NIHR commitment £16 million / 27 projects• Funding award determined by the scale and
nature of research• Awards 1-3 years
Eligibility
• Lead applicants must be based in England and Wales
• Key contributors to the project must be represented as co-applicants
• Funding can be awarded to NHS organisation, HEI or industry
• SME’s are welcome
Project entry and exit points
Entry•Applications must be informed by evidence obtained through prior basic research
Exit•Proposed projects are expected to fall along the development pathway up to a point where an advanced prototype medical device or technology has been tested within the laboratory•Clinical testing is also permissible until product is ready for formal clinical efficacy and utility trials
Call 8 Timetable
•Call Opened: 14th May 2014
Submit Outline: By 1pm, 9 July 2014 (Assessed by sub-panel)
Outcome/Invite: 4 August 2014
Full Application: 1pm, 17 September 2014
Panel: 24 November 2014
Outcome: December 2014
Presentation & Q&A
Jul Aug Sep Nov Dec
Points to consider
• Clinical unmet need clearly articulated• Applications must show high degree of technical
innovation• Appropriate expertise within team• Clear and credible plan for introduction into the
NHS
Selection criteria
• Quality of outline and full applications• Demonstrable evidence that a novel technology
or intervention will deliver benefits to patients• Relevance of research to needs of NHS• Strength of project team• Strength of business / commercialisation plan• Economic case
Further information
• Website: www.i4i.nihr.ac.uk
• Email:[email protected]
• Tel:020 8843 8015
029 20 82 5439