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IMPORTANT NOTICE

The NHS National Innovation Centre (NIC), part of the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, is now closed.

We are therefore no longer able to accept innovation enquiries through this website.

To access alternative sources of innovation support, please visit our Knowledge and Information Zone

Thank you.

Colin Callow – Head of NIC

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Care Needs — Who's discussing what?

Browse through unmet clinical needs and ideas which have been submitted by frontline NHS professionals

Competitions and Calls to Action

If you feel that you could be able to provide a solution to one of our competitions or calls to action, then this is your chance to apply!

Browse our list of open competitions and find out how to apply

Submit your ideas

Your chance to tell us about your ideas and apply for development support - there is a set of questions to walk you through this process and an opportunity to upload files to support your ideas

Tell us about your ideas and submit proposals. We provide an in-depth expert assessment of your idea.

Knowledge and Information Centre

Navigate our extensive knowledge and information resource which has been designed to help you develop your innovation

Our Work

Find out more about the innovations we are supporting and the benefits of getting involved

Showcasing Health and Social Care Innovations

Find out about promising technology innovations from home and abroad