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The NIHR works in partnership with SMEs, life science companies and CROs to design and deliver research within the UK health and social care environment. From early stage, translational research through to later stage clinical trials, a full range of free support is available.  We offer:

• Access to world-leading academic and clinical expertise, collaborations and partnerships.

• Support to rapidly determine if your study is compatible with UK clinical practice.

• Help to effectively and efficiently plan, place and perform your research.

• Support in accessing funding, data and clinical samples.

• Help to engage patients to improve your study design and optimise recruitment and retention.

• Assistance to help you navigate the UK health and research system.

Scottish Development International (SDI) is part of Scotland’s main enterprise, innovation and investment agency and works to help international companies find partners in Scotland and Scottish companies develop their business overseas. SDI also works to attract inward investment and knowledge to Scotland in order to help the economy grow.

SDI has a network of offices around the world and provides a wide range of support services covering each phase of international activity, including: identifying potential partners, scoping financial incentives, R&D grants, business mentoring, market intelligence, business location information and investor aftercare. The Scottish Health Technology sector has more than 700 organisations and 41,000 people, with strengths in Precision Medicine, Digital Health, MedTech and Diagnostics, and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). Scotland has leading companies working in the sector, an availability of talent, a supportive ecosystem, academic excellence, and connected supply chain.

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