European Social Funded (ESF) short courses

Until December 2023, the University of Derby have European Social Funded, short courses available, covering a wide range of leadership, business skills and data management subjects. The courses are available to employees in all eligible small and medium enterprises across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire (D2N2 region) including paid employees of charities....

Healthtech: Mapping the UK Sector

Introduction The Office for Life Sciences has commissioned a flagship initiative which aims to assess the sector's contribution through manufacturing and research and development (R&D) activities across the United Kingdom. As part of this project, KPMG, with the support of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), has released a...

Catax – The Patent Box

The Patent Box tax relief is the government’s way of rewarding companies that are driving innovation. The aim is to encourage the development of new patented inventions in the UK. If your company is making a profit on your patented inventions, you will be eligible for a lower effective corporation...

Digital Inhaler Innovations

Background The WMAHSN would like to support improved care and outcomes for asthma patients. Asthma accounts for 60,000 hospital admissions and 200,000 bed days per year in the UK1. 90% of NHS spend on asthma goes on medicines2. However, when these medicines are not used correctly, they can contribute to...

Help to Grow: Management Course

A 12-week leadership course designed specifically for SMEs –  and 90% government funded Taking time away from running your business can often be seen as a barrier to personal development and growth. But investing in your leadership, and the resilience and performance of your business, is time well spent. The...

Register medical devices to place on the market

How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. All medical devices, including IVDs, custom-made devices and systems or procedure packs, must be registered with the MHRA before they can be placed on the market in Great Britain...

Innovate UK smart grants

Opportunity status: Open Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Grant Total fund: £25,000,000 Publication date: 14 June 2023 Opening date: 15 June 2023 9:00am UK time Closing date: 27 September 2023 11:00am UK time UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game changing and...