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Medical Device Regulation 2017/745
On the 25th May 2017 there was a significant change in the European Union (EU) legislation relating to medical devices. The previous legislation that applied to Medical Devices has now been replaced by the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, known as MDR
Published On: 09 December 2019
Funding competition: SME support to evaluate innovative medical technologies: round 5
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of £1.2 million to support the evaluation of innovative medical devices, diagnostics and regulated digital health products. Competition opens: Monday 30 September 2019 Competition closes: Wednesday 11 December 2019 12:00pm
Published On: 11 November 2019
Scottish Health Research and Innovation EcosystemBETA
A directory to help companies navigate the health research and innovation landscape in Scotland
Published On: 25 October 2019
Last Updated On: 25 October 2019
Procurement Update — Innovation in Health Augsust 2019 Newsletter
Welcome to the third issue of the NHS Scotland National Procurement Sourcing Newsletter for the non pharmaceutical products and services. This newsletter will provide a summarised update on initiatives that are being supported and developed by the National Procurement innovation team
Published On: 28 August 2019
Catalyst for Health and Social Care Industrial Innovation in Scotland Summary- August 2019
Funding, Investment and Partnering for Industry, NHS and Social Care
Published On: 27 August 2019
Challenge 2: How can we help people with long-term illnesses access technologies
Challenge Description Our research has shown that in many cases, citizens with long-term health conditions (such as dementia or learning disabilities) can benefit from using particular types of commodity technologies by enabling self-management of their conditions and improving quality of life
Published On: 27 August 2019
What is a Medical Device ( Deffinition)
Just because a product is used in a healthcare environment or by a healthcare professional, does not automatically mean it is a medical device
Published On: 19 August 2019
Supported Business Advisory Group - National Business Support Contract for the Third Sector
Supported businesses look forward to a brighter future
Published On: 29 May 2019
Scottish Procurement Journey
Procurement Journey Routes The Procurement Journey is intended to support all levels of procurement activities and to help manage the expectations of stakeholders, customers and suppliers alike and facilitates best practice and consistency across the Scottish public sector.
Published On: 23 May 2019
Artificial intelligence-supported early fracture diagnosis: SBRI competition
Organisations can apply for a share of £240,000, including VAT, to develop an innovative AI solution for radiological diagnosis of fractures of upper and/or lower limbs
Published On: 14 May 2019
Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund Digital Innovation Hub
Our vision is to make the UK home to data-driven research, scientific advances and innovation in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. To help realise this vision, the Government has committed £37.5 million from the Industrial Strategy Challenge
Published On: 13 May 2019
Last Updated On: 14 May 2019
Inventor Guide
BRINGING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE
Published On: 15 April 2019