[NIHR] Stage 1 NICE: i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use - October 2026
The funding opportunity is open to products with a published recommendation for early use in the NHS from NICE early use assessment. Aim: Tto generate the evidence needed for technologies already recommended for early use in the NHS (via NICE early use assessment) so they can progress to full NICE evaluation and broader NHS/social care adoption. Eligibility: up to 36 months Collaborative requirements: Consortia of analytical partner (lead applicant), technology partner (product provider) and at least one NHS adopting site/service. Product eligibility: Technologies approved for early use in th…
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Closes: 2 December 2026
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What it funds
The funding opportunity is open to products with a published recommendation for early use in the NHS from NICE early use assessment. Aim: Tto generate the evidence needed for technologies already recommended for early use in the NHS (via NICE early use assessment) so they can progress to full NICE evaluation and broader NHS/social care adoption. Eligibility: up to 36 months Collaborative requirements: Consortia of analytical partner (lead applicant), technology partner (product provider) and at least one NHS adopting site/service. Product eligibility: Technologies approved for early use in th…
Who it suits
The funding opportunity is open to products with a published recommendation for early use in the NHS from NICE early use assessment. Aim: Tto generate the evidence needed for technologies already recommended for early use in the NHS (via NICE early use assessment) so they can progress to full NICE…
- Life sciences & health
- Clean energy & net zero
- Manufacturing & materials
- Feasibility
- Industrial R&D
Programme specifications
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