£5m for healthcare innovation

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare, an NHS England funded initiative to develop innovative products and services that address unmet health needs, has announced that it will distribute £5m of government investment to support small business this year. SBRI Healthcare provides seed funding for the development of novel solutions to major healthcare challenges. It is currently looking for companies specifically focused on driving towards better health outcomes for patients across seven categories; cancer, cardiovascular, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, mental health/dementia, patient safety and research tools.