SBRI funding for healthcare innovation

Funding is available for innovative solutions around patient communications, ENT surgery and safe disposal of medical gases

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Centre of Excellence, hosted by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and funded by Welsh Government, has launched three new challenges in healthcare innovation.

Challenge 1: Patient communications

Up to £150,000 is available for the development of innovative solutions to help improve access to information for relatives of patients in hospital, and reduce the demand on staff time. Read more about the SBRI competition on patient communications.

Challenge 2: Improving ergonomics for surgeons performing ear surgery

Up to £100,000 is available for the development of innovative solutions that can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) for surgeons performing endoscopic ear surgery. Read more about the SBRI competition looking to reduce MSDs in otological surgeons.

Challenge 3: Safe and ethical disposal of medical gases

Up to £250,000 is available to help develop and demonstrate innovative solutions for the safe disposal of nitrous oxide and Entonox medical gases. Read more about the SBRI competition on safe disposal of medical gases.

If you have questions or would like to know more about these challenges, you can contact the SBRI Centre at SBRI.COE@wales.nhs.uk.

Briefing event

Potential applicants can find out more about the competitions at an online briefing event on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Register now to reserve a spot at this event.

First published 25 November 2022