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[NIHR] Stage 2 NICE: i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use - October 2026

Expected to open. 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 f…

Award
No specified limit
Collaborative

Next deadline

Date to be confirmed

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What it funds

Expected to open. 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 f…

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
  • Defence & security
  • Feasibility
  • Industrial R&D

Programme specifications

Award bandNo specified limit
FunderNIHR
RegionUK-wide
Partners requiredYes
Next deadlineTo be confirmed
Key sectors
Life sciences & healthClean energy & net zeroManufacturing & materialsDefence & security

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