Techforce19 Challenge
NHSX is calling on all innovators who can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
This challenge is now closed.
What's the open innovation challenge?
NHSX is looking to grant up to 20 contracts of up to £25,000 each to test solutions that can support the elderly, vulnerable and self-isolating during the coronavirus crisis.
Key focus areas
- Remote social care
- Optimising staffing in care and volunteering sectors
- Mental health
Scope
This competition is aimed at helping the community during the COVID-19 crisis. Solutions to solve clinical problems or that require integration with NHS systems are not in scope.
The funds are for technology testing and deployment, not for product development. Technologies which cannot be deployed quickly in the UK or do not have potential to rapidly scale nationally can not be considered.
Deadline
The competition closes on 1 April 2020.