Overview Opportunity status: Opening soon Type: Programme Opening date: 9 June 2026 at 1:00 pm Closing date: 14 July 2026 at 1:00 pm Reference ID: 2026/447 To help mark NIHR20, we are launching the NIHR Innovation Catalyst pilot initiative. The pilot is looking to fund research about interventions that enable care beyond...
Seeking industry collaborator specialising in small-interfering RNA (siRNA) drug delivery systems
Aim The Open University is seeking an industry collaborator to join a consortium including world-leading institutions for a large, international bid. We are looking for a company specialised in small-interfering RNA (siRNA) drug delivery systems (ideally lipid or silica nanoparticles) to join a consortium of partners for a large international bid, which...
Join our launch webinar on 17 June for information and guidance on collaborating with the NIHR HRC-DDR and MD-TEC
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics aims to support the safe, effective and efficient translation of new healthcare technologies by generating evidence that will support their regulatory approval and adoption. We work closely with the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC), a state-of-the-art medical device and technology usability testing...
Applications now open: EMERGE RehabTech Pacesetter
We are delighted to announce that applications to participate in a new EMERGE RehabTech initiative “Pacesetter” are now open. We encourage researchers interested in exploring the commercial potential of their rehabtech innovations to apply. The programme supports participants to assess market potential and develop understanding of routes to market, including spin-out formation or licensing to external organisations. Key Information Open: 18 May 2026...
University of Leicester – 3 academic positions are available within the Biomedical Engineering Research Group
3 academic positions are available within the University of Leicester Biomedical Engineering Research Group, BERG Lecturer in Rehabilitation Technology (RehabTech) - Lecturer in Rehabilitation Technology (RehabTech) in Leicester - University of Leicester Lecturer in Medical Technology (MedTech) - Lecturer in Medical Technology (MedTech) in Leicester - University of Leicester Associate...
TBAT Innovation Challenge – Workshop 3
The 2026 Innovation Challenge is powered by TBAT Innovation, in partnership with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs. This online workshop, is sponsored by Isosceles Finance. The third IC26 workshop prepares you for growth and will help you to understand how to raise funds effectively, make...
Access and support to develop and scale your Medical Device – Pitch Your Product: Medtech 2026
Health Innovation East Midlands, in collaboration with Pennine Healthcare, is happy to announce an exclusive opportunity for innovators with medical devices to Pitch Your Product to a panel of key stakeholders and attract a tailored package of support from expert partners. Whether you have an early-stage medical device or you’re...
TBAT Innovation Challenge
The 2026 Innovation Challenge is powered by TBAT Innovation & The Dains Group, in partnership with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs. This online workshop, is sponsored by Forresters IP. Now that your idea has legs, the second IC26 workshop focuses on turning it into reality....
Join the External Advisory Board – School of Life, Health & Chemical Sciences (The Open University)
The Open University are seeking professionals to join their External Advisory Board to help ensure their curriculum supports students’ career progression and aligns with industry needs. Your insights will guide future skills development, curriculum direction, and the use of real‑world case studies across their programmes. The School delivers qualifications including:...
Funding Now Open: £20M for Drug & Alcohol Addiction Healthcare Innovation
Innovate UK on behalf of the Office for Life Sciences Addiction Healthcare Goals programme are investing a share of £20 million across the two competitions. These calls aim to advance development of pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech tools to improve treatment recovery and prevention of harm and deaths from drug and alcohol...
