General Discussion

The Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme is looking to fund high quality research about early action and prevention within Health and Social Care Services. 

This is a 2-stage, commissioned funding opportunity. To apply for the first stage you should submit an outline application. If invited to the second stage, you will then need to complete a full application.

Closing Date: 21st January 2025

Further Information

Aiming to support innovative pharmaceutical and MedTech tools and approaches for improving treatment outcomes, enhancing recovery and reducing drug and alcohol related harm.

Registration Details:

• Opens: 22/09/2025

• Closes: 17/10/2025 17:00
  

Opportunity Type:

Commercial challenges, Other

Open

Closing Date: 31st October 2025

Supporting up to 10 early stage startups working on remote monitoring, at-home diagnostics, new community care models, and digital tools that ease hospital pressure.

Open to early stage start ups in the UK

This accelerator is supporting startups innovating in key areas of health and community care:

• Remote monitoring

NIHR and the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) are collaborating to support UK researchers to develop the skills to deliver innovative drug and alcohol addiction research.

Problematic alcohol and drug use takes a devastating toll across the UK, claiming over 15,000 lives each year and placing immense strain on public services. Strengthening prevention, treatment and recovery pathways is essential to reduce harm and save lives. It can also help to prevent future chronic and acute conditions - a core priority within the government’s health mission.

In order to address this issue, a UK-wide partnership, supported by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Addiction Healthcare Goals (AHG) Research Leadership Programme will provide over £10m of funding to stimulate growth, capacity and research careers in drug and alcohol addiction. 

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