SBRI: Skin cancer detection using artificial intelligence

Organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 over the two phases of the competition

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the Scottish Health Industry Partnership.

The aim of the competition is to improve existing artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for skin cancer to accelerate detection and diagnosis. To achieve this, applicants will need to work with real world images and metadata in a standardised, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) format in a trusted research environment.

The specific use case for these algorithms is the stream of potential skin cancer referrals from primary to secondary care.

This is a two-stage competition. At this stage, contracts will be given for phase 1 only. You must define your goals in your application and outline your plan for the potential phase 2. In phase 2, the funders will ask successful applicants from phase 1 to further improve and refine the capability of their algorithm.

To be eligible to apply, you must demonstrate a credible and practical route to market, so your application must include a plan to commercialise your results.

Find out more about this funding opportunity.

Potential applicants can register for a briefing event on 17 April 2023 to find out more.

First published 28 March 2023