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Welcome to September's Mindset-XR Innovator Support Programme newsletter. Read on to find out the latest from the world of immersive technology for mental health, including:
If you've got something to share with our 4,000-strong community, get in touch with the team.
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Innovators guide to Lived Experience Involvement and Engagement
Online, Tuesday 1 October, 11am - 12pm
Join our next webinar led by Mariana Bolivar from MQ Mental Health Research for an insightful session on the essential role of lived experience engagement in driving successful innovations.
Mariana will guide you through effective approaches to incorporating lived experiences, address common challenges, and provide practical strategies to ensure meaningful involvement.
Find out more and register here for this free event.
How to write a competitive bid
Online, Wednesday 23 October, 2pm - 3pm
Would you like to find out more about bid writing for future funding opportunities?
This session will equip delegates with a structured approach and the essential skills for bid writing.
Course Outline:
- Planning: Developing a compliant, complete and competitive solution
- Effective Bid Writing: Structure, style and formatting
- Ensuring Quality: Peer review, proof reading and continuous improvement
Look out for the link to the webinar in the next newsletter.
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People with lived experience of mental illness, either because they themselves have experienced it or they are caring for someone who does, have a wealth of valuable knowledge to share.
Here in our latest blog, Mariana Bolivar discusses how Lived Experience involvement and engagement is crucial for successful and impactful research and product development in mental health technology.
Mariana is Research Programme Lead at MQ Mental Health Research.
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For the first in our series of company spotlights we are proud to introduce Anagram to you.
Anagram have developed a therapeutic mental health XR solution known as Inside Mental Health. This immersive programme supports a series of mental health issues, including psychosis and the complexities of ADHD. It offers an effective and beneficial tool for building empathy.
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We're delighted to offer a set of learning resources designed to help mental health innovators working in the extended reality space navigate some of the challenges associated with transitioning their concepts and ideas into products and interventions.
We will be publishing three sets of on-demand learning resources over the coming months, with the first of these on Medical Regulation, designed by Hardian Health, available now.
Further learning resources on clinical evidence and lived experience involvement will be coming soon, and we'll have more details of those in future issues of this newsletter.
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We have recently set up a Shared Learning Community on LinkedIn and would love you to join us there.
If you come across any news items, reports or stories that you think other members of our community would be interested in, please feel free to share them.
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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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techUK's Growth Council looking for members
The Growth Council is a group of representatives from companies in techUK's membership who work together to contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of techUK's economic policy.
There are 15-20 spaces on the Council, and members will be selected by a panel of team members from techUK.
Applications opened earlier this month and close on 27 September.
Find out more about the Growth Council and how to apply.
Digital Inclusion Landscape and Initiatives UK overview
Download this report for a comprehensive overview of the current digital inclusion landscape in the UK, including exclusive insights by leaders from some of the loudest digital inclusion voices in the UK.
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Applications for the third and final round of Mindset-XR funding opens on 04 November 2024. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the scope of a potential application, please contact jane.guest@iuk.ukri.org to arrange a Zoom meeting.
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Creative Enterprise Business Builder
We Are Creative have introduced 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.
Mental Health Award: Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions
Wellcome is looking for teams with relevant expertise to evaluate and further develop scalable digital interventions to advance early intervention in depression, anxiety and psychosis.
You can find out more about what is required and the funding available here.
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Health Excellence Through Technology (HETT) Show
London, 24-25 September
Join us at one of health technology's biggest events of the year. Jill Owens from the Mindset-XR team at the Health Innovation Network South London will be speaking about the real world impact of XR technologies on the afternoon of September 24.
Joining Jill on the panel are Ross O' Brien from XR Health Alliance, Matt Hoad-Robson of Tend VR, Sarah Campbell of Play Well for Life and Hannah Brady from Squidsoup.
Later that day, Innovate UK's Chris Sawyer will be on a panel to discuss the "evolution or revolution" in digital health and care.
For anyone interested in finding out more about the next round of Mindset funding which opens on 28 October, Jane Guest from Innovate UK will be at HETT on 24 September and will be happy to talk to any innovators who may have questions about applying.
Find out more and register to attend here.
DigiGov Expo 24
ExCel, London, 24 - 25 September
Join public sector colleagues across the country in solving challenges, sourcing solutions and building connections to drive innovation and improve citizen experience.
Find out more and register here, including exhibitor information and details of the range of events taking place across four different theatres.
Unlocking Innovation Funding
Online, 30 September, 2pm - 3pm
If you're a tech innovator looking to secure funding for your next big idea this event hosted by techUK in conjunction with British Business Bank will help you navigate the opportunities available, with the interactive session covering various funding options; how to track new funding opportunities/grant competitions as they are released; together with practical tips on applying for grants or preparing R&D tax claims.
Find out more and register here.
Procurement Week
30 September - 4 October
Ahead of the Procurement Act 2023 going live in October, techUK is holding a series of free webinars across the week, exploring what changes brought about by the act will look like in practice.
Find out more about what is on offer across the week.
Health and Care Summit 2024
London, in-person, 8 October, 9am - 5pm
This summit presented by techUK aims to help attendees navigate the complex space of digital health and care in the UK and ensure the NHS is prepared for the challenges of the future.
Find out more and register to attend here.
The BFI London Film Festival
London, in-person, 9 - 20 October
Alongside this year's London Film Festival, the LFF Expanded programme will bring together a selection of of immersive art and extended reality works from around the world.
Fourteen groundbreaking projects will be presented across multiple London venues with a focus on shining a spotlight on the intersection between healthcare and technology, and we're delighted that Anagram, our company spotlight of the month, are taking part.
Tickets are now on general sale and you can find more information about the LFF Expanded programme here.
Improving Social Value
Online via Zoom, 15 October, 9.20am - 3.15pm
The event will provide a thorough overview of the social value concept, including its definition, principles and benefits, enabling attendees to make better decisions about the social value measurement and management choices for their organisations.
Find out more and register here for this free, CPD accredited event.
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 here. NB: Applications to exhibit and showcase have now closed. We are not currently accepting any new expressions of interest for showcasing and presenting.
Unlocking talent in tech scale-ups
London, in-person, 15 October, 9am - 12pm
Join us for an in-depth session focused on practical tips and strategies to streamline your recruitment process and attract top-tier talent.
Find out more and book your place.
Tech and Net Zero Conference 2024
London, in-person, 16 October, 9am - 6pm
This conference will look at how policy and regulation can support tech firms in delivering net zero and help them understand what a new government means for their own net zero journey.
Free for techUK members and public sector workers.
Find out more here.
Horizon Europe Hour
Online, 31 October
Horizon Europe is the world’s largest Research and Innovation (R&I) programme, providing opportunities for all types of UK organisations (including businesses and academia) to get funding for research and innovation.
Innovate UK will be hosting ‘Horizon Europe Hour’ webinars every month, providing an informal discussion and an opportunity to put your questions directly to the experts on certain topics. Everyone is welcome.
Find out more and register your interest for these free events here.
SME Online Forum: Preparing for external funding with British Business Bank
Online, 31 October, 10am - 11.30am
In this session, we'll hear from the British Business Bank on the latest trends in equity finance for SMEs and provide understanding on the different finance options available and how to prepare for accessing finance.
Find out more and book your place here.
Tech and Innovation Summit 2024
Central London, in-person, 6 November
Join us at this all day conference to explore the latest advancements in exciting technologies transforming the UK economy and show attendees how they are being applied across different industries and sectors.
Find out more and register here.
UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2024
Business Design Centre, London, in-person, 8 November
Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UKNQTP) are excited to announce this year’s UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase.
Find out more and register here.
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