What about regulatory and reimbursement strategy?

NIHR i4i scores reimbursement strategy heavily. Bidwell drafts the regulatory pathway and route-to-NHS-adoption narrative from your existing market access work.

i4i runs multiple researcher-led opportunities per year (PDA and Connect) and a smaller number of commissioned FAST calls. Check the current NIHR i4i page for live and upcoming opportunities.

Is there a clinical evaluation requirement?

Yes, in-project clinical evaluation is expected. Bidwell drafts the evaluation plan against your existing clinical relationships and prior trial designs.

UK framework agreement

NIHR i4i

NIHR i4i funds collaborative R&D projects that develop medical technologies, in vitro diagnostic devices and digital health for patient benefit. Awards £200k to £1m+ over up to three years. SME-led or NHS-led, typically with both in the consortium.

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Right fit if

UK SMEs, NHS Trusts and academic partners working together on a medical technology with a clear translational pathway. Strong fit for digital health, diagnostics, devices and surgical tools.

Wrong fit if

Not for pure discovery research (use MRC), and not for fully evaluated technologies past clinical adoption (use NICE HTA routes).

Lots in this framework

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Product Development Award (PDA, researcher-led)
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i4i Connect (smaller-scale, researcher-led)
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Funding at the Speed of Translation (FAST, commissioned)

How Bidwell helps you bid on NIHR i4i

Bidwell drafts the i4i application against the published assessment criteria: clinical need, technical feasibility, commercial pathway, team, regulatory and reimbursement strategy. The SME / NHS / academic consortium narrative reuses material across partners.

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Bidwell vs NIHR i4i, in short

Either an SME or an NHS partner can lead. Academic partners typically join as Co-Is. Bidwell drafts the role narrative to fit your specific configuration.

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