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The Medical Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Centre, funded by UKRI EPSRC, brings businesses together with world-class experts to accelerate the commercial development of new medical technology products and services.
The Medical Technologies IKC facilitates collaboration between companies, engineers, scientists and clinicians to develop innovative technologies that help the body repair and restore function.
Working in partnership with us provides the opportunity to:
- speed up route to market
- work with world-leading experts to ensure products and services are fit for purpose
- reduce the risk of late-stage failure
- access resources to support innovation for new product development
Enamel repair technology trialled on human teeth
A method of repairing tooth enamel, developed with IKC support and additional funding from the EU, Innovate UK and EPSRC, is being trialled on human teeth.
Click here to read moreHow a ‘smart implant’ could help joint replacement patients with recovery
A new device able to reliably monitor a patient’s recovery following joint replacement will soon be ready for regulatory approval.
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Infection control in gum disease
A technology to tackle infection and inflammation in serious gum disease and enable the tissue to regenerate has shown promise in laboratory tests.
Click here to read moreBone and cartilage scaffold to enter clinical trials
An osteochondral scaffold that can repair large cartilage defects is due to go into its first clinical trials later this year.
Click here to read more‘Gaming’ device aims to help with persistent pain
An innovative device to tackle chronic limb pain is being trialled across the UK, thanks to support from the IKC and Versus Arthritis.
Click here to read moreBoosting career progression: from academia to industry
Dr Tom Baboolal’s career transition from academic research in cell biology to a clinical researcher position in industry was made possible through the IKC.
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Medical device regulations – product and risk classification
Register now Are you developing a device for the health sector? Unsure if you need to adhere to the Medical Device Regulations? Or what the risk classification of your medical device is? A free online course offered by the IKC and delivered by the creators of RegMetrics aims to demystify medical device regulations for up-and-coming […]
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New Healthtech Catalyst to accelerate healthtech innovation and economic growth
A wide range of support for businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs healthcare providers and commissioners and researchers goes live this month to catalyse and accelerate economic growth and the adoption of healthtech innovation. The University of Leeds is a core part of the new Healthtech Catalyst, which underpins the ambitions of our regional, cross-sector healthtech partnership. The […]
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