Innovation and technology are becoming ever more complex. And that’s particularly true of a cutting edge sector such as immersive technology. So how do we make sure we maximise the opportunities for this exciting tech?
Well, one of the ways we can do so is to take a collaborative approach, by partners at all stages of the supply chain collaborating with each other to tackle challenges and find solutions. And fortunately, some recent changes in the legal framework for healthcare – the Health and Care Act 2022 and ‘provider selection regime’ for procurement of healthcare services – have placed the emphasis on promoting collaboration.
This month on the Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme, I provided some insight on this topic with a well-attended webinar on collaborating in research for immersive tech. My key tips included:
- There is no legal definition of ‘collaboration’, so it’s up to the partners involved to work out how they want to collaborate
- Be really clear about who is doing what in the collaboration
- A good collaboration is a fair one – which means each partner benefits but also assumes some risk
- Put in place the right type of contracts between the partners at the right time – be proportionate, use existing templates where you can and seek advice where it can add value
- Consider carefully how your IP is protected and how IP generated from the collaboration can be commercialised.
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Building a reliable evidence base is an important consideration for any innovator in the healthcare space.
In this blog, Dr Andrew Walker, Head of Insights at the Health Innovation Network South London, provides a high-level introduction to evaluation and evidence-generation in the context of the Innovate UK Mindset-XR Innovation Support Programme.
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Collaborations in Research: Mindset-XR
Collaborations in research have become indispensable for businesses striving to innovate and thrive, and earlier this month we held a webinar on the subject which was delivered by Jamie Foster, Partner at Hill Dickinson LLP and author of the introduction to this month's Newsletter.
You can watch a recording of the webinar which looked at the crucial role collaborations play in product and service development, along with tips and guidance on key issues to look out for when collaborating, including navigating regulations, data sharing and funding requirements.
This information in the webinar is accurate as of 4 June 2024. It provides general guidance but does not constitute legal advice. For the most up-to-date information and legal support, please contact Jamie Foster.
If you wish to use any of the information contained in the webinar, please credit Hill Dickinson LLP.
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Thank you to everyone who has signed up to join us at one of our forthcoming road show events where members of the Health Innovation Network South London Mindset Team, alongside Innovate UK and our local partners, will be talking about the Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme.
There are still free tickets available for our events in Leeds, Glasgow and Exeter and you can find more details below.
Immersive Technology in Mental Health North of England road show, in-person event
Tuesday 25 June, 9.30am - 4pm
Horizon Leeds
2 Kendall Street, 3rd Floor, Leeds, LS10 1JR
Find out more and get your tickets here.
Immersive Technology in Mental Health Scotland road show, in-person event
Thursday 27 June, 10am - 2.30pm
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow
11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, G11 6EW
Find our more and get your tickets here.
Immersive Technology in Mental Health South West road show, hybrid event
Friday 19 July, 11am - 3pm
Health Innovation South West
Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5FD
Find out more and get your tickets here.
Following April's sold-out event in Belfast held in partnership with Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland (HIRANI), we're delighted that our London and South East event on 2 July and the Wales event on 8 July are now both fully booked.
We're so looking forward to meeting people across the country who want to find out more about the Innovate UK Mindset-XR Innovation Support Programme, delivered by the Health Innovation Network South London, and why we believe that emerging extended reality technologies offer real hope for the millions of people impacted by mental illness in the UK.
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You can find out more about the Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme by checking our dedicated web pages.
Here you'll find information on all our partners and the latest news and blogs about the programme alongside a range of other useful resources.
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NHS England MedTech Consultation
NHS England and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have recently published their proposals for an integrated, rules-based medical technology pathway (medtech) and are inviting comments from any interested parties until midnight on Thursday 15 August.
They are keen to hear from as wide a range of people as possible, including industry stakeholders, making this a great opportunity for anyone involved in XR technologies to raise awareness of the potential scope of XR in healthcare.
Responses can only be submitted via the online feedback form on the NHS England engagement portal.
The No Limits digital platform is now live!
Launched by Innovate UK, No Limits aims to transform the UK’s skills and talent pipeline by inspiring and connecting people to new opportunities and helping them to find the right pathway to a successful career in innovation.
The No Limits platform features a variety of opportunities from a wide range of UK partners (public and private sector, national and regional organisations, not-for-profit and community groups) and includes training opportunities, business mentoring, events, networking, funding and routes from education into skilled roles in the innovation system.
Find out more and get involved here.
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Women in Innovation Awards 2024/25
Innovate UK is offering up to 50 'Women in Innovation Awards' to women entrepreneurs within SMEs across the UK. Winners will embark on a 12-month journey, packed with bespoke business growth support, networking opportunities and up to £75k grant funding to take their innovative business ideas to the next level.
These Awards are open to women of all backgrounds, sectors, regions and innovation areas. We want to support women who are at a critical stage with their business, where an award will enable them to take an important step forward.
A briefing event held in May covered eligibility criteria, FAQs, application scope, advice from previous winners of the awards and how to apply and is now available to watch here.
The competition opened on Monday 13 May and will close on Wednesday 10 July at 11am exactly.
Find our more and enter here.
Future Leaders Fellowships: round 9, business and non-academic
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, and tailored support to develop careers for future leaders. This funding is from UKRI.
Competition closes: Tuesday 25 June 2024 11:00am.
Read more here.
The Content Fund - commercial games-for-entertainment, grants of £50k-£150k
DCMS has announced an additional £5 million for the UK Games Fund as part of the Creative Industries Sector Vision – a joint plan between Government and industry to drive growth, build talent and develop skills across the creative sectors.
Competition closes: 31 Mar 2025.
Find out more details and how to apply.
Creative Enterprise Business Builder
We’re excited to introduce the Creative Enterprise Business Builder, a grant initiative designed to support companies who work in moving image for storytelling, spanning film television, games, animation and immersive industries. With grants of up to £2,500, beneficiaries will be able to work with a consultant to build meaningful connections and create opportunities for business growth.
Find out more details and how to apply.
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Building AI Startup-Industry Partnerships workshop
20 June, in-person, Digital Catapult, 101 Euston Road, London, NW1 2RA
This all day immersive workshop is designed to navigate the complexities of collaboration between small enterprises and large organisations.
In this dynamic session, a mix of presentations from experts and interactive activities will guide participants through effective strategies essential for building successful partnerships in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Through discussions, case studies, and exercises, attendees will gain insights and actionable guidance into maximising collaboration and driving partnership success.
Find out more and register here.
Digital Standards Training from the BSI
Various instructor-led dates available until July 2025
Develop the skills and capabilities to manage AI development or adoption with expert-led standards training courses delivered by the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme's strategic partner, BSI.
These free training courses are the most recognised standards for information security and risk management for SMEs within the agriculture, creative, transport, and construction sectors.
Find out more and register your interest here.
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ConnectXR toolkit
ConnectXR is a StoryFutures innovation programme which explores the role that next generation technologies can play in enhancing people’s lives.
The programme was designed as a pilot to create health and wellbeing solutions and establish new routes to audiences through distribution via community assets, in this case, libraries.
You can find out more by watching a recording of their toolkit launch earlier this month, or reading the toolkit itself which is for new innovation pathways for immersive in health and community organisations.
They have also made available their framework template here.
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Tech and Innovation Summit 2024
London, in-person, 19 June
techUK’s flagship Innovation Summit returns this month to traverse the extraordinary and ground-breaking discoveries made possible by the application of emerging and transformative technologies.
In a year in which technological breakthroughs have brought generative AI, Quantum and Web 3 and Immersive technologies to the apex of public imagination and elevated UK science, technology and innovation to the forefront of UK policy, it has never been more important to focus on the opportunities of adopting and applying innovation to help people, society, the economy and the planet.
Find out more and register for your ticket here.
Create Growth Programme Showcase Day
London, In-person, 15 October
Join us for the Showcase Day, a national event celebrating and showcasing innovative businesses and talent in the creative industries.
As part of the Create Growth Programme launched by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) in partnership with Innovate UK, and designed to support the development of creative businesses with high-growth potential across England, this flagship event will bring together Founders, investors and key stakeholders to exchange ideas for driving sustainable growth in the sector.
Find out more and register your interest to apply to showcase and exhibit your project.
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