LINK and SEED Innovation Funding Program
Information for Applicants 2016
Background
In 2011, the SEED (support, explore, excel, deliver) program was created to assist staff across
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS), develop, implement and evaluate
innovative ideas to improve health outcomes for patients. Since that time, it has demonstrated
the impact of innovation funding as a means to continuous improvement, a mechanism for
identifying staff led need, and an opportunity to develop a culture of innovation.
In 2015, SEED was replicated as LINK (leading innovation through networking and knowledge
sharing). The purpose of LINK was to build on the SEED concept by involving external partners
and together, develop and implement innovative ideas for health outcomes across the MNHHS.
SEED and LINK are supported administratively under the one program but they stand alone as
two separate funding opportunities.
SEED
SEED has a non-recurrent allocation of $1 million that is available, through an application
process, to all employees of Metro North Hospital and Health Service.
LINK
LINK has a non-recurrent allocation of $1 million that is available, through an application
process, to partnerships between Metro North Hospital and Health Service and external
partners invested in improving health outcomes for patients across Metro North.
Invitation to Submit
Applications will open on May 2nd 2016 and close on June 3rd 2016.
There will be three rounds of review and approvals for submissions for LINK and SEED funding:
1. Idea/concept phase, consisting of the MNHHS Concept Brief Template that has been
transcribed onto the Consultation Hub Survey tool.
2. Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to attend the Pitch phase, where they
will present to a panel of reviewers.
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3. Shortlisted applicants from the Pitch phase will be invited to submit a project plan for
further consideration. Applicants successful at this stage will be notified of the
outcome.
Program Scope
MNHHS will invest in projects that;
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Enhance existing services/projects underway or planned
Assist MNHHS to demonstrate improved health outcomes and economic benefit from the
work it is doing
Provide new ways of approaching health care or health services, or explore areas of
interest to MNHHS, where learnings can be translated into future services/projects.
The LINK /SEED Innovation Program will not invest in:
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Research projects where outcomes cannot be directly applied or Random Control Trials
Projects that are already funded by other means
Large capital works
LINK Projects that do not demonstrate partnerships between MNHHS and at least one
other organisation.
Assessment Criteria
Each Application will be assessed by the LINK/SEED Review Panel (with the assistance of
relevant third party experts where required). The Panel will assess your concept brief against
the following Assessment Criteria:
For LINK and SEED:
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Changing trends and emerging needs: Does the project address evidenced MNHHS
wide/ local community health needs and trends?
Innovation: Does the project demonstrate evidence of innovation?
Applicability: Is the project applicable to practice and is it likely to have an impact on
health care delivery within MNHHS in the future?
Alignment with MNHHS’s Strategic Plan and Priority Areas: Does the project
contribute to optimal health outcomes for consumers? Is the project approach innovative,
streamlined and purposeful? Does the project show a potential for cost-effective longterm health benefits? Is the research addressing a local area of need?
Collaboration: Is the project multi-disciplinary and/or cross–sectoral, including
engagement with consumers, service providers or other facilities within MNHHS?
Sustainability: Are the outcomes of the project likely to be sustainable beyond the life of
the project?
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Feasibility: Are the overall project timeframe, budget, resourcing and plans feasible?
What is the proposal’s likelihood of success?
For LINK:
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Partnership: Does the project demonstrate a clear and mutually beneficial partnership
between MNHHS and at least one other organisation?
Your application is not supported
If your shortlisted application is not funded you will be contacted by the program officer or
member of the review panel and provided feedback. Where relevant you will be put in contact
with a mentor, or another resource opportunity to assist in further developing your idea.
Checklist and Submission Details:
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The Application form is an online survey tool.
Include all information requested in the application
Applicants can save their document as they progress through it, returning as often as
they need to complete it.
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If you wish to share your application then you must save it and you will be sent a link that
can be shared to give others access to your application
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Do not submit your application until you have completed all the details as you cannot
make changes once you submit
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Once you have submitted your application you will receive a link in your email that can be
used to open and download/print your application. This copy is for your records.
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Submit your application by midnight 3/6/16
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For further information about the application process contact Claire Harrison, LINK/SEED
program manager at [email protected]
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For more information about Innovation visit the website
www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/innovation/link/default.asp
Thank you for taking the time to submit an application to the MNHHS LINK and SEED Innovation Fund