Innovation
Innovation is a complex process incorporating a number
of elements ranging from invention or the creation of the initial idea through research, development, application, and evaluation to implementation and/or
commercialisation.
Strategy and policy
- Relationship between research and innovation in a
university or hospital strategy Development of an innovation strategy in a hospital or other medical/health organisation
- Co-creation of innovation with partners in the
commercial, university and hospital sectors
Assessment of
innovations
- Identification of potential innovations emerging from
research
- Identification of potential innovations arising from
professional practice
- Innovation assessment, both product and
systems
Specialist
consultation
- Processes to manage potential innovations, including
special purpose vehicles
- Advice on accessing funding and
investment
- Technical and business
evaluation