Got an idea?
We want to hear from you...
D4D works with a wide range of people, from within the NHS and academia, and external parties - including individuals and companies.
Are you aware of an unmet need or do you have an idea for a medical device that meets an unmet need?
To help us assess your idea or product, please let us have more details by clicking on the link to complete our
Project Assessment Checklist.
We offer:
- Personal access to expert clinicians
- Navigation and networking within the NHS
- Patient involvement and engagement with projects accelerating the progress of solutions to market
- Health economics
- Product engineering and design
- Grant funding advice
- Advice on the development process (regulatory, intellectual property, legal)
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We work with people in many different ways. Our services range from providing access to one of the largest NHS centres of medical technology in the UK, through to provision of prototype design, development and fabrication, access to patient focus groups and clinical research facilities through to commercial contacts. We can also provide assistance and expertise in applying for funding and advice and guidance to help you navigate NHS procurement.
Every case is unique and we'll examine the merits of all enquiries on an equal footing. Our main aim is to stimulate innovation within the health sector and ensure that patients and clinicians needs are being met through the introduction of innovative new products and services.