Minutes of the Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme Committee Meeting to discuss applications to Product Development Awards (PDA) Call 27 Stage 1
Date and Location
Meeting held on Thursday 30 January 2024 via Zoom Virtual Meeting
In attendance
Committee
- Ms Emma Palmer Foster (Committee A Chair)
- Professor Paul Sibbons (Committee A Deputy Chair)
- Mr Charles Spicer (Committee B Chair)
- Ms Mary Anne Cordeiro
- Ms Jenny Chong
- Mr Sam Grey
- Dr Surbhi Gupta
- Professor Gail Hayward
- Ms Helen Lewis-White
- Dr Kam Pooni
- Dr Stephen Lynn
- Dr Matthew Reeves
- Ms Joanna Smart
- Dr Andrew Sims
- Dr Serge Engamba
- Professor David Lowe
- Professor David Jayne
NIHR i4i Secretariat
- Professor Mike Lewis (Programme Director)
- Dr Ruth Nebauer (Assistant Director)
- Dr Andrew Barber
- Dr Silvana Cossins
- Mr Alex Zabala Findlay
- Ms Ami Hodges
- Mr Fergus Morris
- Ms Amy Muggeridge
- Ms Charmaine Mulligan
- Dr Ian Newington
- Dr Maryam Tamaddon
- Mr Edwin Tucker
- Mary Walker
- Ms Harkerat Jandu
- Ms Jasmine Coulson
- Ms Nicola Oginni
Apologies - Committee A
- Mr Ravi Chana
- Dr Jonathan Jeffers
- Dr Thomas Keeble
- Dr Zahid Latif
- Professor James Moore
- Professor Clive Buckberry
- Dr Krishan Ramdoo
- Dr Julie Simmonds
- Dr Peter Watkins
Apologies - Committee B
- Professor Philip Breedon
- Mr Mark Campbell
- Professor Luca Marciani
- Professor Sarah Stapley
- Dr Neville Young
- Professor Liam Grover
- Professor Paul Leeson
Observers
- Dr Mike Reed
Stage 1 applications invited to submit to Stage 2:
NIHR207265: SPERM-CR: a robotic AI-powered sperm preparation device to reduce inequalities in IVF access and outcomes: usability, clinical validation, and economic assessment.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207384: Clinical trial for Cogigame: an immersive neurorehabilitation platform
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207396: A prospective, single arm first-in-human trial assessing feasibility, safety and clinical efficacy of the APRICOT (Anatomically Precise Revolutionary Implant for bone Conserving Osteoarthritis Treatment) technology.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207403: PediJect Adjustable Dose Syringe for improving safety in children's medical emergencies
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207409: ADEPT: Accurate DEtection of ProsTate cancer from metabolite biomarkers in urine
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207416: Ceryx: implantable device to restore respiratory sinus arrhythmia in heart failure patients
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207419: Advance the Tutti Toot Trumpet (TTT) to a final design version 4 system, undergo iterative usability testing, implement QMS ISO13485 and obtain UKCA marking.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207442: Development and clinical evidence generation for a rapid, cost-effective, point of care antibiotic susceptibility test for urinary tract infections
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207448: RECOGNeyes for Schools
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207450: Drug-Device Combination to image individual immune cell function in vivo with Indocyanine Green Dye
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207454: Testing the Efficacy of Neurofeedback Treatment for nEuRopaTic pAIn due to spinal cord injury, ENTERTAIN
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207456: mySymptoms DTx: Personalising Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Management with AI-based Dietary Analysis to improve Patient Outcomes and Healthcare System Efficiency.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207466: Addressing the healthcare workforce crisis with Dora: A multilingual, accessible, telephone-based AI conversational agent for cataract surgery follow up
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207467: Trueview system for safer spinal surgery.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207472: LDx-RPOC Investigating the potential of rapid diagnostic technology in point-of-care
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207476: Using MRI to identify Alzheimer's-specific Pathology: A Non-invasive CompanionDiagnostic to Amyloid Disease-Modifying Treatments
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207478: Development of wearable robotic exoskeleton for arm rehabilitation and assistance.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207480: Taking TransiCap to market (MAGIC3)
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207483: A safety and feasibility study investigating the use of Non-Invasive Focused Ultrasound (FUS) with intravenous administration of Carboplatin in children, teenagers and young adults diagnosed with progressive/recurrent high-risk brain tumours.
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207484: Post-Operative Ileus Sensor-based Evaluation (POISE)
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207485: Ascitic Bacteria Counting and Detection
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207487: Development of a novel medical device using electronic drug delivery systems for improved dosage administration of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) medication
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207493: Predicting treatment response in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
NIHR207500: Soro-tymp: Soft Robot Assistance In Transtympanic Drug Delivery
Outcome: Invite to Stage 2
Stage 1 applications not invited to submit to Stage 2:
NIHR207301: A prospective pretest-posttest study to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of the Smart Balance Active intervention among older adults referred for fall prevention exercise.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207430: Magic Angle Directional Imaging (MADI) for musculoskeletal diagnostics
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207432: Medeskin AI Observational Study Research Program
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207473: Development of the CranioApp: a novel mobile application for the easy and accurate measurement of baby’s head circumference.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207488: A two site double blinded prospective clinical trial of Blaise an AI assisted nasendoscopy solution
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207497: Transforming the diagnosis of heart failure with AI-enabled point-of-care echocardiography
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207521: Phase 2 development of PerDeCT device (Pericardial Device for monitoring Cardiac output and the diagnosis of Tamponade)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207522: Development of the Respi-belt: a reliable, cost-effective and child-friendly multi-modal wireless device for detection, monitoring and prediction of central sleep apnoea.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207523: ProMatrix BioDerm next-generation regenerative dermal scaffold for scarless skin reconstruction.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207525: M.A.R.I.O - Mobile Assisted Reconstruction In Orthopaedics: product development, regulatory establishment and clinical evaluation
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207530: Enhanced Dermatological Primary Care through AI: Clinical Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness Trials of MySkinDoctor for Reducing NHS Workload and Improving Patient Experience and Outcomes
Outcome: Reject
Stage 1 applications that did not score highly enough to be considered for Stage 2:
NIHR207284: Using causality-driven artificial intelligence techniques to promote personalised behaviour change in the management of Type 2 diabetes
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207386: SUPREME - smart garment System with mUlti-lead electrocardiograPhy to control heart Rhythm managEMEnt
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207388: Woubot- an AI app to deliver personalised evidence based care for hard to heal wounds in the lower limb
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207389: Non-invasive Blood Glucose Measurement and Monitoring by Smartphone or Webcam
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207391: An innovative point-of-care Fibrinogen monitoring device for rapid and reliable detection of hypofibrinogenaemiain emergency and critical care conditions
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207401: How might human-centred design innovation improve the invasive and culturally inappropriate applications of the vaginal speculum and optimise the overall gynaecological practices and health outcomes?
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207402: A next-generation point-of-care blood test for the pre-hospital identification of stroke patients suitable for emergency thrombectomy treatment
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207410: RESOLVE - the development of a Rapid Effective SensOr for a Low-cost diagnosys Verdict of wound infEction
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207412: Realmi: The development and evaluation study of a new digital therapeutic to support adolescents with depression and low mood
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207414: Evaluating Machine Learning In Neurodegeneration (EMLIN)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207415: Development of the Optimise BP patient interface application and evaluation of its impact on hypertension management in general practice.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207420: UCLight: Wearable red-LED device to slow myopia progression in children
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207426: Joy - testing a machine learning platform that addresses the wider determinants of health
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207427: Development of an innovative Intravenous Catheter incorporating Semi-Automated Insertion Technology (S-AIT) enabling easy, safe and reliable placement especially for patients with difficult vascular access.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207428: The Development of Two Key Innovative Pathways towards an Improved Targeted pOsture-and-griP-STrEngth Rehabilitation (TOPSTER) for Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207431: DEEP-ARC - "Deep Learning for Automatic Renal Cyst Classification"
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207434: An observational outpatient study to assess the diagnostic performance of an infection rule-out test in patients presenting with symptoms of possible infection
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207435: Cardialyse II
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207436: Innovative Portable Corneal Topography for Enhanced Eye Care and Early Disease Detection
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207437: Development and evaluation of a Stool Collection and Refeeding System (SCARS) for babies
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207438: A minimally invasive technology for the treatment of uterine fibroids: Bimodal Electric Tissue Ablation (BETA) using the Luna device.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207439: First in human study of the Symatix® membrane for the management of corneal defects
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207440: Decoding pain using artificial intelligence and neurophysiological measures to improve pain assessment and management in vulnerable populations - the pAIn-DETECT tool
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207443: Improving kidney perfusion in aortic aneurysm surgery by optimising the pulsatile Haemair pump to reduce the need for post-surgical dialysis
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207445: Innovation In Asthma Care Using Data-driven ARtificial INtelliGence(CARING)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207446: MoveTrak - Real World Evaluation of a Novel Immobility Tracking System
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207447: Can a SmartBandage incorporating novel sensing technology guide non-specialists to apply compression bandages correctly, supporting step-change improvements in healing times for venous leg ulcers?
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207452: Cell Injector to Maximise Viability through Small-Bore Needles
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207453: Validation and clinical usability of a real-time, point-of-care, blood propofol concentration monitor in sedated intensive care patients
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207457: Splayer: An innovative surgical device to minimise soft-tissue trauma during dissection - Development and Randomised comparison with Retractor
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207458: Improving Attention in Patients with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder using Home-based Personalised Neurostimulation
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207459: Development of a medical-grade printer to print medicines directly onto an individual's diseased nail for local and topical treatment.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207462: TASHA - Using AI and 3D computer vision for Remote Monitoring and Prediction of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Progression
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207463: Safety and Impact on Patients and General Practice Workforce of a Comprehensively Integrated Automation and Decision Support Suite with Generative and Assistive AI
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207464: Artificial Intelligence Multi-modal Data Integration: Application to Thyroid Disease Prediction
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207465: THRIVE-CT: Translational Healthcare Research in Imaging and Validation Excellence using CT
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207468: The ECG in Pulmonary hypertension: artificial intelligence to Improve Care (EPIC)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207469: Building the Rebel Hand
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207470: Innovative Diagnostic Product Development: Clinical Validation of Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers for Enhanced Lung Cancer Recurrence Detection”
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207471: Functional Seizure Therapy via Transauricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation (FAST-VNS)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207474: Evaluation of safety and cost-effectiveness of a stratified Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) patient pathway using a cancer support app toxicity assessment (or electronic Patient Reported Outcome Measures (ePROMs) tool).
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207475: MEMORI: An AI-powered Early Warning System to identify hospital patients at risk of developing hospital acquired infections.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207479: Digital Medical Device for Bipolar Patients
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207481: The development of a virtual reality-based automated Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) tool for the treatment of trauma-based injury – enabling home-based supported therapy to optimise mental health outcomes
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207486: Feasibility of using sensor-instrumented “SmartSocks” to reduce antipsychotic prescribing for treating severe behavioural symptoms in patients with dementia.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207489: BabEEG: Implementing a dry, easy-setup EEG in neonatal units
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207490: Leveraging technology for the assessment and monitoring of fragile infants with complex congenital heart disease in the community
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207491: Predictive Risk Model for Febrile Neutropenia
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207492: Inflatable Prone Repositioning Device, from Manufacturable Prototype to MarketableProduct
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207494: Development of a novel Lateral Flow test (M-PREG LFT) for diagnosing preeclampsia
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207495: Upper-limb exoskeleton for commissioning into NHS for cost-effective stroke rehabilitation
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207496: A novel medical device for reducing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207499: Bactobreath - breathe and bacterial monitor for respiratory patients
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207501: Development of a prototype diagnostic system predicting dying to transform palliative and end of life medicine.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207503: Health Economic Evaluation of Fetal ultrasound Review with AI for sonographY Assistance (FRAIYA)
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207504: Developing software for intraoperative guidance during neurovascular stenting: PreSize Surgery
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207505: Sepsis detection : Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of A&E triage : fast and contactless Lifelight NEWS2-eTriage
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207508: Transforming Musculoskeletal Care: Empowering Patients with ‘Deep Vision’ Remote Motion Analysis
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207509: Mono-sized microbubbles
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207511: IMPROVING ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION OUTCOMES WITH A NEW DEVICE TO IDENTIFY THE OPTIMAL, INTRA-ARTICULAR, FEMORAL TUNNEL LOCATION.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207512: Innovative low-cost skin tone insensitive oximeter for home use.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207515: Digistain - Breast Cancer Companion Diagnostic for Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207516: Transforming Pre-hospital Emergency Care Pathway Delivery through Implementation of an Conversational AI Co-Pilot System
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207517: An observational study to establish the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of MeloTM: Digital Health Technology designed to better understand and manage behaviours that challenge in inpatient neurorehabilitation units
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207518: Development of wearable based rehabilitation tools using Machine Learning and peer support to expand the OnTrack rehabilitation platform
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207519: Patient centred design of prosthetic sockets for lower limb amputees
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207520: Evaluation of pain assessment with AI-assisted tactile biomarker
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207524: Transforming orthopaedic trauma rehabilitation and remote patient management with On The Mend platform
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207526: Respiratory Physiology Information Management System
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207527: 10,0000 voices: establishing a participatory data collection pipeline to adapt large language models for implementation in maternal care pathways to improve access to assessment
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207528: PROmorph: Thermo-forming Composite Material
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207529: TRIAGE - Clinical validation of GALEAS Bladder, a non-invasive biomarker for bladder cancer in patients with haematuria.
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207441: Developing and Deploying Extended Reality for Healthcare professional, Patient and Public Education
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207510: Can an integrated AI/ML-enabled smart inhaler and digital therapeutics platform over come disease stigma, and significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and patient experience in managing respiratory diseases?
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207506: Predicting Patient No-Shows: Enhancing Appointment Attendance and Automating the Appointment Booking Process in a Hospital Setting
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207461: Assessing the Impact of a Prescription Availability Alert Platform on GP Practice Efficiency
Outcome: Reject
NIHR207451: Pioneering a kidney biopsy system with bioimpedance technology
Outcome: Reject