SBRI funding: Enhancing medical supply chain resilience with drones . By 20 Dec

SBRI: Enhancing medical supply chain resilience with drones

Through this competition, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Health and Social Care, organisations can apply for up to £100,000 in grant funding for projects that will enhance the understanding of how drones can augment healthcare logistics operations and improve the resilience of medical supply chains. Projects may also explore other related use cases, for example organ transport or medical device supply. Full details, including specific themes for projects, can be found here.

Projects that coordinate with existing drone medical projects, for example, those funded under the Innovate UK Future Flight Challenge, are welcomed.

Organisations of any size can apply, either working alone or as part of a consortium with others from businesses, research organisations, research and technology organisations or the third sector as subcontractors. Projects must include or engage directly with at least one NHS organisation or medical distribution company.

Support from Innovate UK KTN

Innovate UK KTN exists to connect ideas, people and communities to respond to these challenges and drive positive change through innovation. Our diverse connections span business, government, funders, research and the third sector.

If you would like support with this competition, Innovate UK KTN can help. We can facilitate collaborations with potential partner organisations, for example those in the health sector via our team of health and care sector specialists, to strengthen your application if you wish to form a project consortium. We can also offer guidance on the application process and how to make your proposal as strong as possible prior to submission.

If you’d like to speak to us about this, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Key dates

  • 1 November 2023 – Competition opens
  • 6 November 2023 – Online briefing event (registration now open)
  • 20 December 2023, 11:00 – Competition closes
  • 8 February 2024 – Applicants notified and feedback provided
  • 1 April 2024 – Contracts awarded