Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation

SBRI Centre of Excellence launch two new competitions: 1) Agri-Food Technology Challenge Fund: https://lnkd.in/efMwr-W4 This challenge seeks innovations that lead to increased efficiency, productivity and sustainability in Welsh agriculture and agri-food supply chains, delivering environmental benefits and accelerating the transition to Net Zero. The Agri-Food Technology Competition has a briefing event on 12th Novmeber at 10am, register here: https://lnkd.in/e6x8WmJV 2) Renegration of post-industrial sites in South Wales Valleys : https://lnkd.in/ezCPx3SQ This challenge seeks solutions to reduce the impact of climate change to sites in Wales such as disused coal tips, solutions are sought to ensure communities are safe. There was a briefing event for Regenration of post-industrial sites in South Wales Valley on Monday 4th November, which you can access here: https://lnkd.in/eWpTKR5G Deadline for registration for both competitions close on 29th November 2024. Please note the competitions are using the Contracts for Innovation mechanism to award contracts to successful applicants, these competitions are being supported by SBRI Centre of Excellence #ContractsForInnovation #ScaleUp #Wales #WelshAgriculture #NetZero #ClimateChange

Newcells Biotech Ltd, a team of internationally recognised experts in the building and application of complex models of human tissues for drug discovery, was awarded £1m to deliver their project, 3D hiPSC derived laminated retinal model as a tool for toxicology studies under the CRACK IT: Retinal 3D challenge led by National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). The funding provided Newcells Biotech with the opportunity to collaborate with Newcastle and Loughborough Universities, Sunderland Eye Infirmary and Symptote to generate human induce pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) to create 3D retinal organoids that closely modelled the structure and function of the human retina, enabling the replacement of animals in the discovery of new ophthalmic drugs. Newcells Biotech's CEO, Dr Mike Nicholds said: “The funding has driven growth of Newcells Biotech, expanding revenue, the number of customers, the company’s geographical markets and diversification of the product offering. It has proven to have a positive impact on our customers by providing preclinical efficacy and safety data that optimizes the design of animal and clinical studies … This project has resulted in the development of the human retina organoids in vitro model and a suite of assays which is the basis of services and products that has driven revenue growth of over 50% per annum. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eibhqae9 #ContractsForInnovation

Newcells Biotech Ltd, a team of internationally recognised experts in the building and application of complex models of human tissues for drug discovery, was awarded £1m to deliver their project, 3D hiPSC derived laminated retinal model as a tool for toxicology studies under the CRACK IT: Retinal 3D challenge led by National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). The funding provided Newcells Biotech with the opportunity to collaborate with Newcastle and Loughborough Universities, Sunderland Eye Infirmary and Symptote to generate human induce pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) to create 3D retinal organoids that closely modelled the structure and function of the human retina, enabling the replacement of animals in the discovery of new ophthalmic drugs. Newcells Biotech's CEO, Dr Mike Nicholds said: “The funding has driven growth of Newcells Biotech, expanding revenue, the number of customers, the company’s geographical markets and diversification of the product offering. It has proven to have a positive impact on our customers by providing preclinical efficacy and safety data that optimizes the design of animal and clinical studies … This project has resulted in the development of the human retina organoids in vitro model and a suite of assays which is the basis of services and products that has driven revenue growth of over 50% per annum. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eibhqae9 #ContractsForInnovation

SBRI: Ending Violence Against Women & Girls aims to identify innovative methods to improve the physical and psychological safety from violence, abuse and harm of women and girls in all settings. Contracts will be awarded using the Contracts for Innovation mechanism. There is a briefing takes place next week on 22nd October 2024, 09:30 - 11:00am BST. Sign up for the briefing event: https://lnkd.in/e3YbPz6N The Challenge is split into two key areas, with invitations to: (1) Identify ways in which digital platforms can be used to: · improve detection and reporting of violence against women and girls, · effectively counter misinformation and prevent violence against women and girls. (2) Identify innovative methods to increase and improve the physical and psychological safety from violence, abuse and harm of women and girls  at home, work, school, or in other social settings Applications for this initiative open on Monday 4th November at 5pm, with Phase 1 anticipated to run through to 31st March 2025. A total funding of £225k for each challenge has been secured via the Department for Economy Northern Ireland, and each supplier will receive funding of up to £75k for Phase 1. Read more about Challenge 1 here: https://lnkd.in/e4PPkAaB Read more about Challenge 2 here: https://lnkd.in/eycdcjTt #ContractsForInnovation

UK Space Agency, Strategic Investment Board and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have announced a £360k competition, using the Contracts for Innovation funding mechanism. The new competition, Space Technology to predict, detect and monitor Algae in Lough Neagh aims to harness the combined capability of satellite and space-based technologies and services with aquatic applications to observe and predict ‘blooms’ and inform the development of strategic thinking and initiatives to protect the Lough. This is a Phase 1, with a budget of £360k anticipated to be shared across three bidders. The competition is open to all eligible organisations, registered in the UK, EU and European Economic Area that can demonstrate a route to market for their solution. There is a briefing event on Monday 21st October 2024 09:30am-11:00am for potential applicants, register here: https://lnkd.in/e9yBpNth For more information on the competition: https://lnkd.in/gDss2PXe Any questions related to this competition should be directed via the competition page under the Clarification heading by Friday 25th October (5pm UTC). Following this all questions will be posted on the SimplyDo platform on the competition page for all potential applicants to view. #ContractForInnovation #ScaleUp

The Lough Neagh: Blue-Green Algae Competition funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rurail Affairs (Daera) and the Department for the Economy NI recently announced the five suppliers selected. The competition is being managed by the Strategic Investment Board. Over 50 applications were submitted, see the suppliers selected to share the £450,000 award to develop proof of concepts to treat, reduce and suppress algal growth: 👉 Clear Water Systems Ltd – a Belfast-based company carrying out research and experimental development on biotechnology 👉 Helix8 Ltd – a management consultancy and software development firm in Larne 👉 Queen’s University Belfast – academic institution with scientific research interests 👉 Varicon Aqua Solutions Ltd – a Worcester-based company specialising in aquaculture 👉 Wholeschool Software Ltd (Biild) – a Belfast education technology company Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eq322WKr #ContractsForInnovation #NI #NorthernIreland

Contracts for Innovation: International Rail Innovation Challenges closes next week Wedneday, 16th October at 11am. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be awarded a contract to address challenges across a variety of areas. There are 22 themes spanning across infrastucture, operations, sustainability and strategy. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e7bvNush #ContractsForInnovation #ScaleUp #InnovationFunding

SBRI Healthcare launch Competition 27 - Work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health using the Contracts for Innovation funding mechanism with applications opening on Wednesday 9th October 2024 (13:00 GMT). There is a briefing event on 8th October 2024 at 09:30am Find out more about the opportunity and sign up for the briefing event here: https://lnkd.in/e87pJRav The Competition focuses on three areas: 1) Digital interventions targeting work-related risk factors facing working age population (aged 16-64) with mental health problems in employment, that provide rapid support to individuals to help them remain in work 2) Digital interventions that specifically tackle barriers to work facing unemployed working age individuals (aged 16-64) with mental health problems, to support individuals to return to work or gain employment 3) Digital interventions targeting workplace issues/barriers facing working age population (aged 16-64) from disadvantaged communities with mental health problems, to support individuals attain, remain or return to work Projects will be awarded up to £200,000 (net excluding VAT) per innovation for up to 12 months. The competition is open to innovations at any stage of development from testing the technical and commercial feasibility to generating evidence in real world settings. #ContractsForInnovation #ScaleUp #Healthcare #MentalHealth #DigitalInnovations

ICYMI: Innovate UK announce the seven projects funded through the Innovate UK Contracts for Innovation (previously labelled as SBRI) competition focused on decarbonising concrete. Seven projects have been awarded a total of £3.2 million to develop and demonstrate lower carbon concrete solutions. Read more about the projects: https://ow.ly/CjyJ50Tv4sP #ContractsForInnovation #LowCarbon #Innovation

🆕 Contracts for Innovation Opportunity West Dunbartonshire Council are funding a Contracts for Innovation competition. Contracts for Innovation: Net zero heating and hot water solutions The aim of this competition is to allow projects to work with West Dunbartonshire Council to develop innovative solutions with a focus on net zero heating and hot water solutions, projects will work with West Dunbartonshire Council and Scottish Enterprises on their Can-Do Fund initiative to find and develop innovative retrofit solutions to the problem of net zero heating and hot water solutions suitable for smaller properities and flats, including multi-storey flats. This is a Phase 1 with a potential Phase 2 dependent on the outcomes of the first stage. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eDgJrsh8 Deadline for submissions is on 21st October 2024, 12PM. #ContractsForInnovation #ScaleUp