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SUMMARY:From Unmet Need to Evidence Generation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be delivered by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Emergency and Acute Care. You’ll benefit from expertise in healthtech evidence generation and evaluation and hear valuable insights about successful HealthTech development in the NHS. \nThe journey from identifying an unmet need to generating evidence for adoption and reimbursement is complex. This workshop will break down the process\, highlight key hurdles\, and share strategies to develop a compelling evidence case and secure funding. \nWhat are the aims of the workshop?\n\nTo help companies that are developing diagnostics\, digital health products\, or medical devices to articulate unmet need from multiple perspectives (clinical\, patient\, economic).\nTo demonstrate what works (and what doesn’t) through real company case studies.\nTo provide a practical framework for structuring your evidence story.\nTo introduce NIHR i4i and other funding routes for evidence generation.\n\nWho should attend?\n\nIndustry innovators (SMEs\, start-ups) developing health technologies for the UK market.\n\n\nIndustry innovators with limited experience of development and commercialisation of novel technology for the NHS.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/from-unmet-need-to-evidence-generation/
LOCATION:Universitiy of Manchester\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:ABHI Showcase Event
DESCRIPTION:TBC
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/abhi-showcase-event/
LOCATION:Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust\, Old Medical School\, Thoresby Place Great George Street Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS1 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
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SUMMARY:An introduction to the 2026 INSIGHT competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 INSIGHT Competition is a funding opportunity for institutions to deliver regional INSIGHT programmes that will offer engagement activities and research masters studentships in 2027\, 2028 and 2029. Regional INSIGHT programmes play a key role in attracting students and recent graduate clinicians and practitioners into research. The webinar will give participants an introduction to the programme; updates for the 2026 competition\, including the incorporation of INSPIRE funding; and advice on submitting an application. There will also be a Q&A session with panel members.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/an-introduction-to-the-2026-insight-competition/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20260131T182947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T182947Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR THRIVE Programme of Entrepreneurship Training and Funding
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your entrepreneurial skills and secure funding at the NIHR THRIVE Programme!\n\n\n\nIn order to obtain tickets for the webinar please use Access Code: NIHR \nThe NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is accepting applications with the second call for the researcher and clinician-led THRIVE (Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship) funding and training opportunity. \nTHRIVE aims to accelerate the translation of healthcare innovations tackling health inequalities from bench to bed\, speed up patient benefit and concurrently expand the entrepreneurial mindset of researchers and clinicians. \nTHRIVE is aimed at academic and clinical entrepreneurs with innovations at prototype development level (Technology Readiness Level (TRL 3)) and above to ensure that the product is advanced enough to test the market need and build a commercialisation strategy and benefit from the training by applying the ideas and frameworks to an innovation ready for translation. \nTHRIVE offers up to £150\,000 over 9 months to support the development of the technology and a structured programme of entrepreneurial training\, mentoring\, peer support and networking. Through the programme the innovators will explore the market for their innovation and identify potential routes for commercialising (spin-out vs licensing) or sustaining their innovation (Intrapreneurship). \nThe programme supports innovations that can reduce health inequalities and meet needs in underserved communities. \nApplications from underserved communities and geographies as well as under-represented innovators are encouraged.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-thrive-programme-of-entrepreneurship-training-and-funding/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20260303T131446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T131446Z
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SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:Discover an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one at our webinar on 24 March from 12-1pm. \nAttend to discover: \n➡️ insights from a public contributor you can apply to your research application\n➡️ what support is available\n➡️ where to find useful resources \nAn integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research.  \nA plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. \nThis webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.  \nThe webinar will cover: \n➡️ NIHR’s Strategic Commitments for Public Partnerships\n➡️ explanation of plain English summaries and their importance\n➡️ how to write one and what to include\n➡️ what support is available through the Research Support Service (RSS)\n➡️ signposting to useful resources  \nBy attending this webinar\, you will discover: \n➡️ an in-depth understanding of plain English summaries and how to write an effective one\n➡️ insights from a public contributor that you can apply to your research application \nThe 60-minute webinar will be facilitated by Linda Onerhime-Prince\, Senior NIHR PPI Manager and Dr Jo Lally\, Strategic Lead for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement and Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion\, NIHR RSS.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20260306T091533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T091533Z
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SUMMARY:How to write a plain English summary
DESCRIPTION:An integral part of research that is funded by NIHR is to ensure that patients\, carers\, service users and the public have the opportunity to shape and influence the relevance\, quality and impact of our health and care research. A plain English summary is a clear\, brief summary of the research\, written for members of the public rather than researchers or professionals. This webinar will be relevant to you if you are an NIHR-funded researcher or a researcher applying for an NIHR career development award.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-write-a-plain-english-summary-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20250818T104053Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Health Series  2025/2026
DESCRIPTION:The free-of-charge events in Manchester will take place on: \n26th March 2026 (Nuclear Medicine) \nThey will feature keynote speakers\, fireside chats\, roundtable discussions\, expos\, pitch sessions\, one-to-one clinics (where possible)\, super connect networking sessions\, and more. Empact Ventures will support you to get super connected with potential partners\, clients\, funders or business support during and after the event through its warm\, curated email introductions process\, in addition to your networking. \nTo reserve your place\, please fill in the registration form below\, and if you have any questions\, please email jemma@empact-ventures.com
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/manchester-health-series-2025-2026-3/
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events,HRC Themes and Support,Patient & Public Involvement and Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20260317T101207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T101207Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship kick off meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and the Humber HCP internship programme \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Cohort 1 of the NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Community of Research practice HCP internship programme. \nOur first meeting includes: \n\nIntroducing our interns and faculty\nMeeting the team\nHeaingr from a member of the NIHR academy\nFinding your budy\nAnd asking your questions\n\nLooking forward to meeting everyone.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-yorkshire-and-the-humber-hcp-internship-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Cloth Hall Court\, Leeds
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20250813T121040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T121040Z
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SUMMARY:RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of surgery\, shaped by you.\nOn 20 and 21 April 2026 we are bringing together surgeons and surgical teams for a first-of-its-kind UK festival dedicated to the future of surgery. A space for connection\, inspiration\, and collaboration\, our vision is to unite the best and brightest minds from all career stages and specialties because your questions\, insights and experiences will help shape the conversations that matter most. And meaningful change happens when we come together. \nMore than an event \nWith over 25 hours of high-quality curated content to choose from and many opportunities to meet peers and collaborate in facilitated sessions\, you’ll be able to design your own programme. Whether it’s hearing from thought leaders and trailblazers\, accessing practical advice and support\, or being newly inspired\, this is your opportunity to explore what’s important to you and to contribute to the future of the profession. \nIf that’s not enough\, you’ll also be able to explore the latest technology\, soak up the atmosphere and come away feeling energised by this celebration of surgery and the people\, like you\, who shape it. \nThemes that matter\nFestival topics will span innovation\, workforce and wellbeing\, diversity\, equity and inclusion\, global surgery and more\, reflecting the issues shaping surgical practice today and tomorrow. \nBe part of it. Find out more on our dedicated festival website. \nRegister your interest to be the first to receive the programme and hear when early bird booking opens. Have a question or an idea? We would love to hear from you – email the team.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/rcs-england-future-of-surgery-festival/
LOCATION:ICC Birmingham\, Broad Street\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214602
CREATED:20260224T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T145433Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into funding tips and tricks to boost your Health and Life Sciences / Social Care application game at this retreat. \nNIHR RSS SME Funding Application Development Retreat\nJoin us on April 21\, 2026 at 9:30 AM (BST) for a relaxed and productive day focused on SME funding applications. This in-person retreat is perfect if you want to get hands-on help and connect with others working on similar projects. Whether you’re just starting or need a boost to your application\, this event will give you the support and insights you need. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to collaborate and learn!
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-rss-sme-funding-application-development-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events,Non - HRC Events
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