We have supported 245
proof of concept,
technology development and
demonstration projects
We have supported
6 new spin-out
or start up companies
We have levered
almost £200m
downstream private sector investment
into the private sector
Innovate faster,
develop better technologies,
reduce risk
The Medical Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Centre, funded by 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
Injectable gel for spinal repair progresses to veterinary trial
Injectable gel for spinal repair progresses to veterinary trial
An injectable gel material to repair spinal discs is being tested on elderly sheep in an innovative animal trial funded by the IKC. Sheep with degenerated spinal discs are fitted with a body movement tracker similar to a fitbit. After an initial period of observation, the gel will be injected into the sheep’s affected discs […]
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Heart scanner will reduce pressure on emergency departments
Heart scanner will reduce pressure on emergency departments
A portable scanner that lets doctors quickly assess the seriousness of chest pain in patients is a step closer to production following a clinical trial. Corsens™ uses the heart’s electromagnetic signals to carry out a rapid assessment of cardiac health, allowing clinicians to use it as an aid to rule out serious heart disease in […]
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Medical Technologies IKC update: Impact of COVID-19
Medical Technologies IKC update: Impact of COVID-19
The ongoing situation regarding COVID-19 has significantly impacted the research and innovation community. The nature of the impact is evolving and changing over time, however the IKC team is still working, albeit remotely, from home. We want to reassure you that we are working hard to understand the challenges of this changing landscape, and that […]
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Call re-opened: £100,000 Proof of Concept funding call with Versus Arthritis
Call re-opened: £100,000 Proof of Concept funding call with Versus Arthritis
Versus Arthritis and the IKC are offering proof of concept funding to progress research ideas with commercial potential. The Proof of Concept Awards provide support and up to £100,000 to accelerate exciting innovations that help the lives of people with musculoskeletal conditions. Proposals are accepted from scientists, clinicians and allied health care professionals at eligible UK […]
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Dressing that promotes healing moves closer to clinical trial
Dressing that promotes healing moves closer to clinical trial
A dressing that can speed up healing in chronic wounds is undergoing regulatory approval in preparation for its first trial with patients. The wound dressing, developed with IKC support, is impregnated with collagen fibres and can absorb enzymes released as part of the body’s response to wound healing. These enzymes can aggravate chronic wounds and […]
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New device can accurately diagnose hip dysplasia
New device can accurately diagnose hip dysplasia
A new diagnostic tool to identify hip dysplasia in newborn babies has successfully completed a small-scale trial at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. The device – which uses electronic acoustic technology – proved to be very sensitive at diagnosing the condition, which affects between one and three babies out of every thousand born in the […]
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New cross-sector partnership to boost Leeds City Region healthtech sector
New cross-sector partnership to boost Leeds City Region healthtech sector
More than three million citizens across the Leeds City Region are set to benefit as senior leaders from the healthtech industry, the regional enterprise partnership, the NHS, local authorities, and five universities today announced a dynamic, new partnership to accelerate health technology innovation. This bold commitment is the first of its kind in the region. […]
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IKC & Regener8 Annual Review 2018
IKC & Regener8 Annual Review 2018
Reporting on activities and achievements from Medical Technologies IKC, featuring more than 20 case studies in six clinical application areas.
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