Innovate at Imperial: Key Details
- Funding for teams to explore innovative ways of improving health and social care, hospital processes, and/or patient safety/care
- One application round a year
- Two-stage application process
Applications for Innovate at Imperial 2026 are now open.
We’re committed to supporting innovation in our hospitals (directly and indirectly), with a focus on better patient care. Our Innovate at Imperial programme provides an opportunity to apply for funding to explore new ways of working that accelerate progress, strengthen hospital processes, and/or improve patient care and safety.
Information about the programme and how to apply for funding can be found within our guidance notes, which you can read below, or download at the link on the right hand column:
Read about previous projects we've supported
Find out how our funding has supported improvements to patient care below.
Application form
To apply for an Innovate at Imperial grant, please click here to access the online application form.
Quick Links
Read our Guidance Notes for help with your application.
Download our Sample Application Form (Stage 1) and Sample Application Form (Stage 2) for help answering the questions.
Innovate at Imperial - Evaluation
An independent review of the programme carried out in September 2024 by Powellite Impact found that Innovate at Imperial is fair, equitable and beneficial to patients.
Read the executive summary here: Executive Summary
Read the full report here: Full Report
Case Studies
Please find below links to case studies of Innovate at Imperial grant holders, produced by Powellite Impact as part of its independent review of the programme:
Innovate Swallowing Tool - click here
Innovating End of Life Care - click here
Online Resource for Adolescent Healthcare - click here
Digital Pain Management Programme - click here
AI in Radiotherapy - click here
Still have questions?
Contact our Senior Grants Manager,
Hani Ahmad at:
grants@imperialcharity.org.uk