Uni researchers trial innovative app to help over-50s remain independent for longer
A research project at the University of Strathclyde is exploring what helps the over-50s in Scotland stay active, healthy and independent for longer through the…
£10.7m funding for healthy ageing research to help develop better products and services
Seven research projects designed to support the UK Government’s healthy ageing agenda will share £ million in funding provided by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).…
Innovative COVID-safe electric wheelchair awarded £175k government funding
A pioneering electric wheelchair from Centaur Robotics, designed to enable social distancing and built with COVID-resistant materials, has been awarded a UK government grant of…
Thousands of lives to be saved in the UK with world-first coronavirus treatment
Announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the UK Government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment…
Millions in funding up for grabs to help SMEs develop new assistive tech innovations
Small to medium-sized companies in the assistive tech arena could get the chance to develop new technologies to enhance healthy ageing and reduce the cost…
New Government competition offers £40 million for pioneering solutions to transform older age
A landmark funding competition has been launched today to boost innovations that will enable people to live better lives for longer. Led by UK Research…
£130 million funding boost to develop important new tech to tackle cancer and debilitating illnesses
Announced by the UK Government, thousands of NHS patients could receive faster diagnosis and better treatment for life-changing diseases like cancer, dementia and Parkinson’s. The…
£9 million awarded to pioneering digital health technologies
Innovative digital technology projects set to tackle key challenges in healthcare have received a £9 million funding boost through the UK Government’s Digital Health Technology…
Government announces that companies can apply for up to £1.5 mil for testing of medical devices
Announced by Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation, businesses can now apply for a share of up to £ million to support real-world testing…