INSTILS (Derby & Notts)

INSTILS (Derby & Notts)

Grants between £3000 and £50,000 for Life Sciences SME’s working on new and innovative projects. Helping you on your innovation journey with high quality advisory support & the opportunities to attend a variety of events. With grant funding for Innovation, Med Tech Trials, and help in overcoming barriers to engaging in sector specific events.

The INSTILS Programme

Through the INSTILS programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, we offer support to SME’s to innovate products, services and processes.

Innovation Support Grants of up to £20,000

At an average contribution from us of 34%, to procure external suppliers or to engage new specialist staff.

Med Tech Trials Grants of up to £50,000

At a maximum contribution from us of 50% to support clinical trials and evaluation of new products.

Specialist Networking Grants of up to £3000

At a contribution from us of up to 50% to help overcome barriers to engaging in sector specific events.

Enabling Life Sciences SME’s to increase their competitive advantage

Through innovation and stimulating interaction between business, research entities and the NHS. Enabling established SMEs to flourish and grow by introducing new products and services that benefit from: innovations, identified clinical needs and incorporation or utilisation of cutting-edge technologies.

Led by Medilink EM in partnership with the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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