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Guidance for i4i Product Development Awards 

Applications submitted to i4i Product Development Awards are expected to be of a high quality and will be judged using the following selection criteria:

  • evidence that a novel technology or intervention will be the the ultimate output of the research and development, delivering a clear benefit to patients
  • the relevance of the research topic to the needs of the NHS
  • the strength of the project team
  • the degree of technological innovation and the case for further development
  • the economic case
  • the strength of the overall business plan.
 
i4i Product Development Awards Call 5 Application Guidance PDF

i4i Application Form Templates

Below are samples of the online standard application forms for i4i Product Development Awards Call 5.

Sample Application Form Stage 1 PDF
Sample Application Form Stage 2 PDF

 

  
i4i standard contract and model collaboration agreements

 

Please note: The terms and conditions of these contracts are subject to review and amendment at the discretion of the Department of Health.

  
i4i standard contract PDF document
NIHR standard contract Heads of Terms PDF document
Standard commercialisation agreement PDF document


For Collaboration Agreement guidance please refer to the following: www.ipo.gov.uk/whyuse/research.htm
Confidentiality and disclosure: a guide for applicants, peer reviewers and commissioning panel members.  
Research proposals are considered confidential by the CCF and all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that this confidentiality is not breached. Further information and guidance can be found at:
Confidentiality Guidance Document PDF Document
Non Disclosure Agreement PDF Document