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The Top Funding Calls to apply for in February

February 1, 2021

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Our Top Funding Calls for February include the Smart Open Grant Funding Programme, Improving Hip Fracture Outcomes, Commercialising Quantum Technologies and Improving Multimorbidity Acute Care Using Data Analytics. 

 

If none of the below work for you and your business, then head to our Funding Calls webpage to see a more extensive list of calls that you can apply for, and if you’re looking for more support with your application then see how our Bid Writing Services could help you!

 

1. Smart

Smart is Innovate UK’s ‘Open grant funding’ programme. Applications can come from any area of technology and be applied to any part of the economy.

 

2. Improving Hip Fracture Outcomes Using Data, phase 1

The aim of the competition is to improve outcomes for hip fracture patients by developing a system using routinely collected health data and data-analytics techniques.

 

3. Commercialising Quantum Technologies: feasibility studies round 2

The aim of the competition is to advance the commercialisation of quantum technologies in the UK. This funding is from ISCF.

 

 4. Improving Multimorbidity Acute Care Using Data Analytics, phase 1

Multi-morbidity (two or more concurrent chronic conditions) is associated with poor quality health, reduced life expectancy, greater levels of social exclusion, and reduced employment opportunities.


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