National Institute for Health and Care Research
United Kingdomnihr.ac.uk
Overview
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is the UK government's largest funder of health and social care research. Funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, its mission is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. NIHR funds research through various programmes, including grants and its Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme, which supports the development of medical technologies. While primarily a grant-awarding body, it also participates in equity funding for companies.
Portfolio Companies
21
Website
nihr.ac.ukInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plexāā | Jul 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ExGen Dx | Jun 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Calla Lily Clinical Care | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Panda Surgical | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Laennec AI | Nov 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.