Last updated: 07 Jul 2004

Competition 1 projects

An initial group of six research projects ('fast-track' and 'commissioned') was approved for funding under the fast-track procedure in December 2000. This was followed by a competition, which ended in May 2001. A further 12 projects were selected, reflecting good geographical coverage, a good balance between small and large projects, disability and healthcare technology, and a good spread among the three approaches the Programme is trying to encourage:

• develop a new technology

• adopt a newly developed technology

• contribute to the wider use of a successful technology.

Their implementation phase started in July 2001. Most projects will receive 100 per cent of the funding requested. It is possible that a second competition will be held.

Fast-track projects

 (click on the project name to see a summary)

 

Project name	Final reports	Funding
Wheelchair Technologists Training Course	Final report	£34,548
Research into Health Information Systems Processes and Technologies	Final report	£19,250
A partnership for health: Capacity building andsupport to strengthen the maintenance of medical equipment in developing countries	Final report	£32,600
Research into the economic impact of uncorrected vision	Final report	£78,350

Commissioned projects

Competition 1 projects