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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
An academic’s guide to medtech translation
This online guide is designed for academics and researchers and will be useful for anyone with an interest in medical technologies innovation and translation, with a focus for innovators based in higher education or research institutions.
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Back to academic roots after industry success
Dr Helen Berry’s career journey has come full circle, from academia to industry and now back again.
Click here to read moreEnamel 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.
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.
Click here to read moreBridging the innovation funding gap: Maximising proof of concept success
This free good-practice guide for knowledge exchange and commercialisation professionals introduces a new, holistic approach to proof of concept schemes for any sector.
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