Small Grants Programmes
Accessing early-stage resources is often the key to unlocking breakthrough innovations. Our Small Grants Programmes are designed to provide agile financial support for SMEs seeking to advance novel HealthTech solutions. In addition to funding, we connect recipients with a broader innovation network, giving you visibility and opportunities for follow-on support.
Deadlines and upcoming calls are posted here, ensuring you never miss a chance to apply. Our goal is to empower you to take a decisive next step in bringing your Health and CareTech concepts to fruition—delivering benefit faster for patients, service users and frontline professionals in the round.
Current Opportunities
Innovation Sprint Funding Call
The programme is designed to accelerate early‑stage health technology concepts into viable, testable projects. Intended for small, innovation‑driven organisations (not large corporates and not individuals).
Awards of up to £25,000 will be offered to support prototype development, user testing, technical feasibility and more.
Student Entrepreneur Health Tech Small Grants Programme
Prize fund for students at University of Liverpool to develop their own health tech project with real-world applicability. The funding (expected to be in the region of £500 to £5,000) will allow students to generate impact through innovation and commercialisation, to engage with industry, and to access further training and support from the HTDS team.