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Understanding Medical Device Regulation Webinar
In the read more section below is a video of the event that was broadcast on the 25th November 2021
Published On: 26 November 2021
Inspiring Innovation in Women’s and Children’s Care
2 events Tuesday 30th November and Tuesday 7th December 14:30 -16:30 To register for the free online event , click the read more button below
Published On: 24 November 2021
Last Updated On: 24 November 2021
Supporting Scotland’s Green Recovery with Scotland Excel
Before COP26 kicked off in Glasgow, Scotland Excel brought the public sector together to consider their role in supporting the ambition for a net zero Scotland by 2045.
Published On: 22 November 2021
NHS National Services Scotland National Procurement 2021/22 Workplan Nov 21 Update
Please find in the read more section a link to the NHS national Services Scotland National Procurement work plan for 2021-2022
Published On: 20 November 2021
NHS procurement - what you need to know as a small business
Please join us online for our next Business to Healthcare webinar on Wednesday 10 November, 11.30am In this webinar we will learn more about NHS Scotland national and local procurement and how you as a business can plan your engagement at various stages of your business journey.
Published On: 08 November 2021
Medical Device Regulations Advisory Service.
Aimed at Scottish SMEs seeking regulatory approval for a new medical device or IVD, this service offers up to 3 days free personalised guidance, delivered by MDR experts from Compliance Solutions Life Sciences Ltd.
Published On: 05 November 2021
Webinar: NHS recovery – how do we ‘build back better’?
This webinar was aimed at NHS England but the problems faced with all devolved nations remain the same
Published On: 21 October 2021
NHSSCOTLAND SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE 2021
DELIVERING A GREEN, JUST, RESILIENT RECOVERY
Published On: 18 October 2021
Understanding medical device regulation
An introduction for innovators: Date: Thursday 25 November 021 Time: 09:30 - 12:00 (9.30 am – 12 pm) GMT Platform: Virtual Event via MS Teams Live Cost: Free to attend
Published On: 18 October 2021
Four ways to win the future of MedTech wearables
Soaring demand for wearables has created a market saturated with the things—prompting an 18.1 percent year-over-year growth worldwide, according to Gartner. Much of that activity, Gartner reports, is driven by health tech, as more people watch their wellness from home amid COVID-19.
Published On: 21 September 2021
Competition 19 Mental Health Inequalities in Young People, NHS Reset and Recovery
Competition launch – 24 August 2021 Deadline for applications – 13 October 2021
Published On: 14 September 2021
SHIL Frailty Innovation Call is now open
As people live longer with age and more complex health conditions, identifying new solutions and approaches to ensure a better quality of life is vital. Scottish Health Innovations Ltd (SHIL) is seeking innovative ideas from health and social care professionals
Published On: 07 September 2021
Last Updated On: 24 September 2021
UK-US research: ecology and evolution of infectious diseases 2021
To apply, you must be from a UK-based research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. Your team must be interdisciplinary. You must collaborate with a US partner. You can also collaborate with partners from China or Israel.
Published On: 02 September 2021
Scottish Health Technologies Group New Website
SHTG have launched a new website to impart Health Technology Assessment support and advice for innovative companies navigating the complex Health and Social Care landscape.
Published On: 30 August 2021
Last Updated On: 10 September 2021
Health Innovation South East Scotland (HISES) Aug 2021 Newsletter
Our new edition of the HISES Newsletter is available to view and will be published on the 15th of each month. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter and other key communications, please email innovations@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Published On: 13 August 2021
Regulating medical devices in the UK
What you need to do to place a medical device on the Great Britain, Northern Ireland and European Union (EU) markets.
Published On: 11 August 2021
Last Updated On: 26 August 2021
Access facilities to drive innovation Webinar 12:00-13:30, Tuesday 24 Aug 2021
Join us at a webinar jointly hosted by Edinburgh Innovations and Edinburgh BioQuarter to hear the perspectives of our six speakers discussing the University of Edinburgh’s world class facilities that can support your projects from bench to bedside
Published On: 10 August 2021
The Scottish Like Science Group working with NHS Scotland Health Boards and Scottish Government
We want to find out how we can increase demand and supply of capital, and improve the market conditions for investment. In this article there are two surveys , one for investors and one for companies
Published On: 10 August 2021
Scottish Health and Industry Partnership ( SHIP)
The Scottish Health and Industry Partnership (SHIP) is an initiative hosted by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Chief Medical Officer Directorate and the Enterprise and Innovation Division of the Economic Development Directorate.
Published On: 06 August 2021
Last Updated On: 06 August 2021
Turning innovative ideas into NHS reality NHS Grampian
Event: National Innovation Event - Igniting Innovation Date: 25 August 2021 Time: 14:00 - 16:30 BST Venue: Virtual Event via Teams Live
Published On: 04 August 2021
SBRI – Healthy Ageing Social Ventures industrial research
Organisations can apply for a share of £3 million inclusive of VAT to develop products and services to support healthy ageing. Opens 19th July , closes 15th September
Published On: 19 July 2021
Innovation loans: general guidance for applicants
Information for UK SMEs who want to apply for an innovation loan, including finding a suitable competition, the application process and loan agreement.
Published On: 19 July 2021
Scale up health inequality prevention and intervention strategies
Apply for funding to carry out a pilot study for the Mobilising Cultural and Natural Assets to Combat Health Inequalities programme. The study should focus on how to scale up small, local approaches for addressing health inequalities. Application close 23rd September 21
Published On: 15 July 2021
AHSN Network and AAC collaboratively supporting cardiovascular patients
Dr Peter Carey, Consultant in Endocrinology and Diabetes, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Published On: 08 July 2021
AGE-WELL & AHSN Network healthy ageing webinar series:
The role of robotics in supporting care for older adults: July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm AGE-WELL & AHSN Network Innovation Exchange healthy ageing webinar series: The role of robotics in supporting care for older adults
Published On: 08 July 2021
NHS National Services Scotland National Procurement 2021/22 Workplan
Please find in the read more section a link to the NHS national Services Scotland National Procurement work plan for 2021-2022 July 21 update
Published On: 08 July 2021
Last Updated On: 08 July 2021
National Innovation Event - Igniting Innovation 25th August 2021
NHS Grampian Innovation Hub will host the upcoming National Innovation Event. Exploring the role of innovation test beds, the event will consider what is needed to deliver innovation into health and social care services, showcase success, and encourage collaboration across the health innovation comm
Published On: 01 July 2021
£36 million boost for AI technologies to revolutionise NHS care
Thousands of patients and NHS staff will benefit from dozens of new pioneering projects awarded a share of £36 million to test state-of-the-art AI technology.
Published On: 17 June 2021
New funding opportunities June 21
Expression of interest: emergency route for time-critical Covid-19 research Deadline: Open Apply for funding to support short-term time-sensitive collection of data or samples or rapid turn-around research or analysis
Published On: 09 June 2021
Welcome to Health Innovation South East Scotland
April 2021 Newsletter: Funded through the Chief Scientist’s Office, Health Innovation South East Scotland (HISES) forms part of national network created to deliver the Scottish Government’s vision to utilise the innovation process to deliver a healthier and wealthier nation for the future.
Published On: 05 May 2021
Driving the Electric Revolution: Supply Chains for Net Zero
Innovate UK: UK registered businesses of any size can apply for a share of up to £22 million for innovation projects focused on supply chain development for power electronics, electric machines and drives.
Published On: 05 May 2021
NHS National Services Scotland National Procurement 2021/22 Workplan
Please find in the read more section a link to the NHS national Services Scotland National Procurement work plan for 2021-2022 April 21 update
Published On: 27 April 2021
Medical device innovation in the NHS
Online Event Free to register 11th May 14:00 - 15:15 . The key speakers will discuss all you need to know about current and future medical device innovation in the NHS.
Published On: 22 April 2021
Last Updated On: 22 April 2021
Oxford Global Guidance on Medical Device Regulation
Helping you navigate the world of medical device regulation A digital tool to make it quicker and easier to understand how medical device regulations apply to your product
Published On: 14 April 2021
25x25 Diagnosing Skin Cancer within 25 minutes by 2025
We invite you to join the launch of the AI Skin Cancer Consortium - led by NHS Scotland. Find out what it is, and how we can work together to achieve the ambitious challenge set:
Published On: 16 March 2021
NHS Tayside SBRI Briefing event Reducing Spread of Airborne Pathogens in Healthcare SBRI Innovation
The event was broadcast via Teams on Monday 1st March 2021 A recording of the event is in the read more section below and further information on how to register. The deadline for registration is by 12:00 on the 24th March 2021
Published On: 04 March 2021
Find The Best UK Healthcare Solutions
Discover and connect with innovative UK life sciences companies, hospitals, clinics and key organisations
Published On: 03 March 2021
Healthcare Innovation Live Event 4th March 2021
Teams Video Recording of the event and Supplier Interest submission form to note your companies interest and what you can offer
Published On: 02 March 2021
Last Updated On: 05 March 2021
Public Contracts Scotland - Supplier Finder Profile
If you have not yet set-up your Supplier Finder Profile we would ask you to consider creating this as soon as you can. See article for more information
Published On: 21 February 2021
New Innovation funding opportunities UK Wide
A list of current funding opportunities outwith Scotland from the Health Innovation Network London
Published On: 04 February 2021
Last Updated On: 04 February 2021
Public sector procurement
SME access to public contracts
Published On: 04 February 2021
Health Innovation South East Scotland (HISES) Dec 2020 Newsletter
Please note this newsletter includes our latest innovation challenge. If interested please follow the link in the article.
Published On: 16 December 2020
Last Updated On: 17 December 2020
Using the UKCA mark from 1 January 2021
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking.
Published On: 08 December 2020
Welcome to the Supplier Journey!
The Supplier Journey provides guidance on how to bid for public sector contracts. Please read Definitions and Disclaimers before you start.
Published On: 01 December 2020
SBRI Want to know about future opportunities?
SBRI Healthcare is an NHS England & NHS Improvement initiative, supported by the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and managed by LGC Group. We aim to promote UK economic growth whilst addressing unmet health needs and enhancing the take up of known best practice.
Published On: 16 November 2020
Innovation Test Beds In Scotland for Health and Social Care
Bringing together industry, academia and healthcare services to improve NHS and social care in Scotland. To look for innovations that will enact positive changes in citizens health outcomes and general well being
Published On: 01 October 2020
NHS Forth Valley Eye Health SBRI Briefing Event
We are launching a new SBRI challenge across NHS Scotland in Eye Health. Join us for a 90 minute webinar to hear about the challenge
Published On: 01 October 2020
NHS Scotland National Procurement
A short video on the work that NHS National Services National Procurement undertake for all of the hospitals in Scotland
Published On: 29 September 2020
Support for Innovate UK award recipients
Innovate UK has developed a range of options for supporting its existing customers with current projects through the impacts of the pandemic
Published On: 23 September 2020
Improving support and collaboration for digital innovation
To capitalise on this new appetite for collaboration and innovation, we are working with regional teams across England to scale proven innovation. We are providing funding to support implementation efforts to speed up the adoption of remote monitoring and digital tools that will enable new pathways.
Published On: 01 September 2020
Scottish Public Sector Forward Plan
A link to the Public Contracts Scotland website where you can download an excel version of all public contracts live in Scotland today
Published On: 01 September 2020
Experimental Medicine Funding Call
Innovators you should address gaps in our understanding of the causes, progression and treatment of human disease through experimental intervention, or challenge, in humans. Open date: 29 Jul 2020 Closing date: 16 Sep 2020 16:00 GMT+1 Type: Grants, Researcher-led
Published On: 31 July 2020
Output from event: Meeting of the Industry, Academia and NHS and Social Care Innovation Network
Post meeting recorded TEAMS video of all presentations and links to full individual presentations
Published On: 16 July 2020
Medical devices: conformity assessment and the CE mark
How to conform with the legal requirements for placing medical devices on the market.
Published On: 15 July 2020
Innovation support
Innovative businesses grow faster. If you're looking to develop or improve products or services, or exploring ways to increase productivity, why not ask our innovation experts for advice?
Published On: 29 June 2020
Business and enterprise Manufacturing Guidance for Inovators
Innovation Manufacturing Scottish Government Guidance
Published On: 29 June 2020
CE marking Guidance
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
Published On: 29 June 2020
NHS Accelerated Access Collaborative for Innovators
Delivering the best health innovations to patients faster than ever.
Published On: 29 January 2020
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
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
Inventor Guide
BRINGING YOUR IDEA TO LIFE
Published On: 15 April 2019