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i4i PDA NICE Early Use

Supports innovators with medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, or NICE-classified digital health technology through NIHR i4i PDA Early Use opportunities.

Between cyclesNational Institute for Health and Care ResearchUnited Kingdom

The i4i PDA NICE Early Use — April 2026 is a themed commissioned sub-call running in parallel with the main i4i Product Development Awards April 2026 cycle under NIHR's Invention for Innovation programme. It carries the reference ID 2026/400 and specifically targets innovations positioned for evaluation via NICE's early-use pathways — regulatory mechanisms through which NICE can recommend health t…

Innovations positioned for evaluation via NICE early-use pathways. Must be classified as medical device, IVD, or NICE digital health technology.

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.null–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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nihr.ac.uk