SBRI Healthcare is an NHS England funded initiative led by the Academic Health Science Networks to develop technology solutions for known healthcare challenges. The next funding round focuses on finding innovative solutions with the ability to transform screening, accelerated diagnosis and management of cancer.
Cancer remains one of the public’s most feared illnesses, affecting more than one in three of us in our lifetimes. This reality means that most of us will face the anxiety of ourselves or a loved one receiving this diagnosis at some point.

We know that improving the ability to diagnose cancer – to facilitate tests that are accessible and palatable will enhance our already record high survival rates. More than half of people receiving a cancer diagnosis will now live ten years or more. But we know there is much we could do to improve patient experience and long-term quality of life, and to make our care more patient-centred.

SBRI Healthcare welcome applications from companies with solutions that can enhance the screening, diagnosis or management of cancer. Successful applicants can receive up to £100,000 of funding for phase one (feasibility) and up to £1 million for phase two (development) for solutions that match the needs of the NHS. SBRI is looking for innovative offers that could transform screening, diagnosis or management of cancer. Examples of previous SBRI investments and successful companies can be found at www.sbrihealthcare.com
 
An SBRI Healthcare briefing document will be available from week commencing 24th July with briefing events planned for London on Tuesday 25th and Manchester on Thursday the 27th.

The deadline for entries is the 4th September.

Register at www.sbrihealthcare.com to receive the full briefing and details (available from 25th July).