Eligibility and Project Requirements:

• Projects should improve productivity, competitiveness, and growth for UK micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved.
• Proposals must contribute to economic recovery, support job creation, and enhance health security.
• The total grant funding request for each project must be between £50,000 and £100,000.
• Projects should aim to improve patient experience, reduce healthcare professional pressure, and have a positive environmental impact.

Project Focus:

• Feasibility studies may include transdermal, mucosal delivery, validation of delivery methods, and other needle-free routes.
• The emphasis is on human health applications.

Exclusions:

• Projects focused on medicine discovery, diagnostics, animal health products, consumer health products, training, or validation facilities are not eligible.

Portfolio Approach:

• A variety of projects across different technologies, markets, and technological maturities will be funded.