Resources
We have compiled an extensive online library of research reports, templates and tools to help support the acceleration and development of life-changing technology that could ultimately improve the quality of medical care across society.
Resources
Royal College of Music Case Study
Intergrating entrepreneurial skills and thinking into the curriculum at the Royal College of Music Nearing the end of the five-year experiment, MTSC is collating the learnings and impact on the partner institutions and venture development from ... Read more
Institute of Cancer Research Case Study
Helping more innovative ideas fly Nearing the end of the five-year experiment, MTSC is collating the learnings and impact on the partner institutions and venture development from participating in this experiment. In this piece, we look at how ... Read more
Royal College of Art Case Study
Marrying creative design with technology Nearing the end of the five-year experiment, MTSC is collating the learnings and impact on the partner institutions and venture development from participating in this experiment. In this piece, we look ... Read more
Cohort Three: Impact and reflections on digital
Here you will find a report on the outcomes, impact and learnings from shifting from delivering an in-person accelerator programme to a digital first model due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report was commissioned by MedTech SuperConnector, ... Read more
Queen Mary University of London Case Study
Connecting capabilities to drive forward medtech innovation Nearing the end of the three-year experiment, MTSC is now collating the learnings and impact on the partner institutions and venture development from participating in this experiment. ... Read more
Buckinghamshire New University case study
Connecting capabilities to drive forward medtech innovation Nearing the end of the three-year experiment, MTSC is now collating the learnings and impact on the partner institutions and venture development from participating in this ... Read more
Cohort Two: experimenting with models of acceleration
Here you will find a report on the outcomes, impact and learnings from accelerating newly formed cross-institutional teams and ideas created during a 2.5 day hackathon through to a six month programme of support and funding. This report focuses ... Read more
Cohort One: Impact and learnings
Here you will find a report on the outcomes, impact and learnings of the first cohort to go through MTSC accelerator programme. Utilising the knowledge exchange framework and key metrics designed to evaluate MTSC programme it focuses on the ... Read more
Cohort Four GSK Consumer Healthcare
Applications for Cohort Four Challenge led Accelerator Programme was launched in partnership with GSK Consumer Healthcare Next & Beyond teams on Monday 16 March 2020. The meta challenge, Future of Pain, was developed in collaboration with ... Read more
Accelerator Programme Project Close Documents
The process of closing down the projects supported by MTSC Accelerator Programme is important to evaluating the success of the projects along with accounting for the spend against the award. A similar process is carried out across all our ... Read more
Cohort Three Application and Selection Process
The application and selection process for Cohort Three, Technology led Accelerator Programme, followed a similar format to Cohort One. Applications opened for submission of a written application on 9th May 2019 which included multiple ... Read more
Cohort Two Award Pack
As part the onboarding process of Cohort Two Challenge Led Accelerator programme participants and host consortium higher education institutions received separate award letters and packs to support the disbursement of funds. Participants received Read more
Cross-Institutional Hackathon Documentation
In the bid to experiment with acceleration models the Cohort Two Challenge Led Accelerator programme incorporated a hackathon into the selection process. Applicants were invited to apply to participate in a 2.5 day hackathon, form teams and ... Read more
Cohort One Application and Selection Process
The application and selection process for Cohort One, Technology led Accelerator Programme, opened 5th April 2018 for submission of a written application. Following the close date, 30th April 2018, applicants were shortlisted and invited to ... Read more
Hackathon Report February 2019
The Challenge Accelerator was modelled on the Industrial Strategy Challenge Funds’ Innovation lab process of bringing together research and business to drive innovation aimed at tackling the major challenges of our time. The Hackathon, 1 – 3 ... Read more
Cohort One and Two Reflections May 2019
Learn about good practice on MedTech SuperConnector programme from the consortium institutions. Following on from the September 2018 workshop, in May the consortium met to review the accelerator programme and share good practice. The workshop ... Read more
Branding and Promotion
Get to know MedTech SuperConnector. As the project launched we produced communications and branding materials for our different audiences. You can view a selection of our promotional materials including key event agendas, cohort welcome packs Read more
Cohort One Award Pack
As part the onboarding process of Cohort One on to the Technology Accelerator Programme participants received an award pack, which includes an award letter and a budget template to support the disbursement of funds. We have made this template Read more
Industry Engagement Tools
MedTech SuperConnector aims to bridge academia and industry. Through our engagement and collaboration we have produced a series of tools and templates, including mentor agreements, confidentiality agreements and in-kind contributions trackers, ... Read more
Cohort One Programme Setup Retrospective
Learn about the good practice on MedTech SuperConnector programme from the consortium institutions. As part of our knowledge exchange programme we hold partner participation events. Institutional partners come together to discuss and share ... Read more
Interviews with Partner Institutions September 2018
Hear from the Higher Education Institutions in MedTech SuperConnector consortium about their experience. In September 2018, we conducted a series of knowledge exchange interviews with the partner institutions. The summary report produced ... Read more
Accelerator Programme Design Overview
Read our helpful road map of the next three years of experimentation for MedTech SuperConnector. Read more
Implementing the Framework
Learn more about the roll-out of MedTech SuperConnector knowledge exchange framework and some of the key challenges faced, the full framework report can be found here. Listed below are some of our knowledge exchange reports from facilitated ... Read more
Knowledge Exchange Framework Report
Read about our knowledge exchange framework. Through this comprehensive report gain an understanding of the goals, scope and plan for knowledge exchange activities, including metrics. Read more
Good Practice Visits
Learning how other institutions and centres of entrepreneurship, both locally and globally, support entrepreneurs is a significant part of the knowledge exchange programme. By engaging far and wide we can bring diverse learnings back to MedTech ... Read more
Cohort One Programme Resources
Through the development of the Technology Led Cohort One, we worked together with a number of highly experienced facilitators and content creators including external consultants, Imperial Enterprise Lab, and MTSC consortium, to create a ... Read more
Governance Structure & Management
An overview of MedTech SuperConnector consortium structure and associated programme work. Project governance structures, working groups, steering board and reporting mechanisms setup and deployed. HEI Consortium Agreement drafted, signed Read more
Programme Overview
Programme Overview
Led by Imperial College London, MedTech SuperConnector provides funding, training, advice and access to industry networks. The accelerator programme allows Early Career Researchers to connect with peers from other academic institutions and the networking opportunities they need to fast-track the translation of their research discoveries.
