Technology stage: I have already demonstrated proof-of-concept and would like support with prototyping, conducting feasibility testing or running a feasibility study to establish suitable level of performance
Our offering:
- access to academic, clinical and industry collaborators for feasibility studies
- identification of additional funding sources for technology development
- designing and conducting usability studies to improve and validate technology for use in a healthcare setting
- developing feasibility trial protocols and include early health economics models
- opportunity for patients and the public to provide input for feasibility study design
Supporting facilities:
- Northern Cell Metrology Hub – support for analytical aspects of in-vitro diagnostics evaluations.
- Behaviour Lab @ Leeds Business School – for testing product usability, including applied and human factors research.
- NIHR Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Collaboration – develop, validate and test innovations, approaches and interventions for patient safety.
Next steps: We can discuss your options for sustainability and net carbon zero with our experts, and start initial conversations with NHS reimbursement partners. We also have access to venture builders and funders.
Useful Links
Helping you navigate the world of medical device regulation – RegMetrics helps you navigate the world of medical device regulation.
NIHR Innovation Observatory – NICE will only consider reviewing a technology once it has first been through an initial filtering process managed by us at the NIHR Innovation Observatory.