How we support bids
Two ways we strengthen an application
Finding the right funding
We keep track of funding opportunities across Scotland and the UK, helping you identify the calls that best match your innovation, ambitions and stage of development. Rather than chasing every opportunity, we help you focus on the ones most likely to succeed.
Finding the right funding
Building a stronger NHS case
We help you develop realistic plans and budgets that reflect NHS time, clinical input, evaluation requirements and data access needs. This helps funders understand the value and feasibility of your project.
Building a stronger NHS case
Open calls
Funding opportunities
Browse a regularly updated list of funding calls, grants and innovation programmes from across Scotland and the UK. From open-access calls to time-limited opportunities, find the support that could help turn your idea into impact.
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Always open
Time bound
European Commission
Horizon Europe 2026–27: Cancer Mission
EU funding for research and innovation across cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and quality of life. UK organisations can apply as part of an international consortium.
Closing date:
15 September 2026
Availability:
Time bound
Value:
€3m to €15m per project
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European Commission
Horizon Europe 2026–27: Health, Cluster 1
Collaborative health research and innovation calls. Consortia need at least three independent partners from different eligible countries, which can include the UK.
Closing date:
Various, until September 2027
Availability:
Time bound
Value:
Up to €90m per call
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Scottish Enterprise
High-Growth Spinout Programme
Funding to commercialise advanced technologies from Scotland’s universities, research institutes and NHS boards, with the aim of creating new high-growth companies.
Closing date:
None, apply at any time
Availability:
Always open
Value:
Up to £75,000
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NIHR
Invention for Innovation (i4i)
Translational research funding for medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and digital health technologies that meet a health or social care need. Now open across the UK.
Closing date:
Not specified
Availability:
Always open
Value:
£50,000 to £150,000
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InnoScot Health
Ophthalmic Innovation Call
Initial funding for NHS Scotland staff with ideas that help reduce ophthalmology waiting lists and backlogs. Submitting an idea takes around ten minutes and is confidential.
Closing date:
Not specified
Availability:
Always open
Value:
£25,000 initial funding
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InnoScot Health
Sustainability Innovation Call
Initial funding, plus regulatory and project support, for NHS Scotland staff with ideas that help the service adapt to climate change.
Closing date:
Not specified
Availability:
Always open
Value:
Up to £25,000 initial funding
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