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