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Innovate UK Innovation Loans Future Economy: Round 10

Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Innovate UK innovation loans are for highly innovative late stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future. There should be a clear route to commercialisation and economic impact. Your project must lead to innovative new products, processes…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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Research Ventures Catalyst: open for applications

The Research Ventures Catalyst (RVC) programme is open for initial proposals to establish new organisational models to tackle a research challenge across any discipline. This opportunity is open to applicants hosted at a research organisation or a small or medium size enterprise (SME). The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is initially inviting bids for up to £100,000 of ‘seed corn’ funding,…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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DHSC Design for Life Survey on Circularity in Healthtech

As part of the DHSC’s Design for Life programme, a questionnaire has been developed to gain insight from industry to inform potential need and activity. We would appreciate if members could answer this short survey to ensure their feedback is noted. BIVDA is heavily involved in Design for Life – a collaborative initiative between government, industry, the health and care…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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R&D news from the Government

New regulations and draft legislation have been released by the Government, some of which come into force from August. These new R&D regulations apply from 8 August 2023 and will impact all companies that carry out Research and Development (R&D) and claim R&D tax relief under either of the two schemes — the Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and the small…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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BIVDA Parliamentary Reception reminder

Invitations were sent out this week to senior contacts at BIVDA member companies for our Parliamentary Reception on the House of Commons Terrace on 13 September. BIVDA’s reception will help to position our industry as an integral part of the life sciences industry and at the forefront of live policy discussions in front of policymakers and key stakeholders. Currently, attendance…
Dawn
July 28, 2023
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BIVDA and MHRA bilateral meeting held on 18 July

On 18 July, BIVDA and MHRA met for our latest one-on-one meeting. The aim of these meetings is to ensure our relationship remains strong and we are able to collaborate on projects key to the IVD sector. The discussions are in addition to our usual day-to-day work with MHRA, specifically involving MHRA’s senior and executive staff. MHRA recently published their…
Ben Kemp
July 21, 2023
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NICE Scientific Advice exclusive offer

Due to rescheduling, NICE Scientific Advice currently has limited availability on the following dates: submit briefing book - late July/early August advice meeting - September NICE Scientific Advice report - November. NICE works closely with the NHS to provide companies with the unique insights needed to prepare health technologies for market entry. Whether you are looking for expertise to develop high quality…
Dawn
July 21, 2023
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GBIP Ireland

Innovate UK is helping ambitious businesses to collaborate and expand in new markets, accelerating business growth. This week we’ll look at the exclusive MedTech opportunity in Ireland. Why Ireland? Home to more than 300 Life Sciences companies, numerous research centres, and multiple universities engaged in biomedical research, Ireland is a concentrated Health and Life Sciences hub. The Irish MedTech market…
Dawn
July 21, 2023