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i4i Product Development Awards

i4i Product Development Awards

Supports United Kingdom healthcare teams developing medical devices, diagnostics, and digital patient-care solutions through NIHR i4i Product Development Awards.

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The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Product Development Awards (PDA) April 2026 cycle is NIHR's researcher-led translational funding mechanism for the development of medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and high-impact digital health technologies intended for use in the NHS or social care system. Administered by LGC Ltd as the NIHR Coordinating Centre, the April 2026 cycle comprises f…

Medical devices, IVDs, and high-impact patient-benefit healthcare technologies. April 2026: four researcher-led specifications (ref IDs 2026/396-399) plus NICE early-use themed sub-call.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.nihr.ac.uk