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MedConnect North

Our aim

Our vision is to provide this support in order to expedite the launch of new technologies and services to enhance and improve patient care and positively contribute to the regional economy.

Who we are

MedConnect North offers a bespoke service to SMEs, national and international medical technology companies, providing guidance and assistance throughout the Medical Technology Research and Innovation Pathway. The group supports companies to form partnerships with academia and the NHS in the North East and North Cumbria region. In addition, MedConnect North supports NHS staff to encourage, drive and develop innovation within their organisation.

Our services

  • Clinical Trials
  • Study design
  • Project management
  • Clinical evidence generation

TRLs supported

Funding requirement

Evidence requirements

Our customers

Hexagon supported

Clinical evidence generation

Project management support from initial engagement through to study set up.

  • Accessing research expertise
  • Support with protocol development
  • Create study documentation e.g. Patient Information Sheets
  • Finance costings for study for grant submissions
  • Negotiate finances with different stakeholders
  • Regulatory approvals e.g. MHRA
  • IRAS form completion
  • REC approvals
  • Managing trial teams
  • Signposting and introducing you to NHS research and development departments
  • Meeting milestones and recruitment targets
  • NIHR portfolio support
  • Facilitating contract completion

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