About the ZeDTech Summit (Launch Conference)

The ZeDTech Summit will mark the official launch of the ZeDTech Network and bring together a vibrant, interdisciplinary community from across the UK - including researchers, tech developers, clinicians, industry partners, third sector organisations, carers, and people with lived experience of dementia.

Our mission is to accelerate the development of zero-burden, sustainable technologies that support independent living with dementia. We connect people and organisations across the UK to share knowledge, co-produce meaningful solutions, and test innovations in real-world settings. At the heart of ZeDTech is a commitment to technologies that fit seamlessly into everyday life - reducing disruption while enhancing care, communication, and wellbeing. 

Please note, this event is now fully booked and registrations have closed.

The Summit will feature dynamic sessions exploring:

• The current landscape of technology in dementia care

• Key gaps and opportunities for future research 

• Funding pathways for dementia-focussed technologies

• Public and professional involvement

• Industry and start-up perspectives on technology development 

Conference details

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, London King's Cross St Pancras
Date: Monday 9th March 2026
Time: 9.30am - 6.30pm

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Workshop: Co-develop research ideas for new funding application

Join a cross-disciplinary workshop co-hosted by ZeDTech and the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) in Stirling, Scotland.

A unique opportunity to brainstorm and co-develop research ideas to develop zero-burden, sustainable technologies that support independent living for people with dementia  

Please note, registrations are now closed.

Why join?

• Share ideas and experiences

• Learn and exchange knowledge

• Explore how technology can support daily life 

• Find collaborators for funding applications

We will introduce the ZeDTech feasibility projects funding call.

Who can take part:

• Researchers

• Tech developers 

• Health and social care professionals

• People living with dementia

• Current and former carers

Public Involvement and stakeholder groups are invited to provide real-life experience views on project ideas.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Workshop: Co-develop research ideas for new funding application

Join a cross-disciplinary workshop co-hosted by ZeDTech and the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing in Newcastle:

A unique opportunity to brainstorm and co-develop research ideas to develop zero-burden, sustainable technologies that support independent living for people with dementia

Please note: This workshop is now fully booked and registrations are closed.

Why join?

• Share ideas and experiences

• Learn and exchange knowledge

• Explore how technology can support daily life 

• Find collaborators for funding applications

We will introduce the ZeDTech feasibility projects funding call.

Who can take part:

• Researchers

• Tech developers 

• Health & social care professionals

• People living with dementia

• Current and former carers

Public Involvement and stakeholder groups are invited to provide real-life experience views on project ideas.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Workshop: Co-develop research ideas for new funding application

Join a cross-disciplinary workshop co-hosted by ZeDTech and the UK Dementia Research Institute | Care Research & Technology Centre in London.

A unique opportunity to brainstorm and co-develop research ideas to develop zero-burden, sustainable technologies that support independent living for people with dementia  

Please note: This workshop is now fully booked and registrations are closed.

Why join?

• Share ideas and experiences

• Learn and exchange knowledge

• Explore how technology can support daily life 

• Find collaborators for funding applications

We will introduce the ZeDTech feasibility projects funding call.

Who can take part:

• Researchers

• Tech developers 

• Health and social care professionals

• People living with dementia

• Current and former carers

Public Involvement and stakeholder groups are invited to provide real-life experience views on project ideas.

Webinar: Funding for research to support independent living with dementia

Do you have an idea that could help people living with dementia live more independently?

ZeDTech's mission is to accelerate the development of zero-burden, sustainable technologies that support independent living with dementia. We connect people and organisations across the UK to share knowledge, co-produce meaningful solutions, and test innovations in real-world settings. At the heart of ZeDTech is a commitment to technologies that fit seamlessly into everyday life - reducing disruption while enhancing care, communication, and wellbeing.

ZeDTech is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Join our webinar to learn about new funding for early-stage research in sustainable, low-burden technologies.

What we’re looking for:

• Zero-burden, sustainable tech solutions for: mobility, everyday living, communication, health monitoring, carer support

• Projects co-developed with people with lived experience

• Cross-disciplinary proposals led by academic researchers, can be in collaboration with industry and other partners

Funding at a glance

• £50,000 - £100,000 per feasibility project

• Funding at 80% FEC

• 12 - 24 month projects starting from June 2026