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What is innovation?

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Innovation: "an idea that addresses an unmet need & in health and social care can be:

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• A new process or pathway

• A new medical technology or device

• Software & apps

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Types of innovation

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Disruptive: "the market is there, but your innovation serves it in a new way."

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Radical: "the need is there, but currently no product meets the need."

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Repurposing: "your innovation uses existing technology applied in a new way."

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If your innovation addresses an unmet need & aligns with one of the following clinical strategic objectives:

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• Urgent & Emergency Care

• Planned Care

• Diagnostics & Planning

• National Spinal Injuries Centre & Rehab

• Integrated Community Services

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