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