INSTILS

We are proud to support local industry and to act as a partner in developing life science and medical technology companies based in Nottingham.

Through the INSTILS programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network, we offer support to SMEs to develop innovative healthcare products, services and technology.

The programme aims to increase the economic performance of the Life Sciences sector by enabling SMEs to improve their competitive advantage through innovation and stimulating interaction between businesses, research entities, and the NHS. The INSTILS programme runs until 2021.

INSTILS

Inspiring Networking to Stimulate Technology Innovation in Life Sciences

·    Covering the D2N2 LEP area

·    Total project cost £7,393,742

·    ERDF value £3,696,871

·    Project runs until September 2021

Providing access to:

• Life Science sector specific expertise
• Cross-sectoral expertise from Universities
• Networking events and opportunities,
• Innovation Support Grants of up to £20,000 - at a typical intervention rate of 30% - to procure external suppliers, or to engage new specialist staff
• Med Tech Trials Grants of up to £50,000 - at a typical intervention rate of 30% - to support clinical trials and evaluation of new products
• Specialist Networking Grants of up to £3,000 - at a typical intervention rate of 30% - to help overcome barriers to engaging in sector specific events

 

Delivered by Medilink East Midlands in partnership with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and:

The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN) The University of Nottingham
 
The project aims to increase the economic performance of the Life Sciences sector by enabling SMEs to improve their competitive advantage through innovation and stimulating interaction between businesses, research entities, and the NHS