Smith+Nephew – Global Grants, Donations & Sponsorships Program (2026)

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Support for Medical Education, Patient Care, and Healthcare Advancement

Smith+Nephew offers global grants, product donations, sponsorships, and charitable contributions to support medical education, patient care, and the advancement of medical technology and healthcare policy. Support is provided to eligible organizations and institutions—not individuals—and all requests are reviewed by a centralized committee.

Organization: Smith+Nephew
Support Type: Educational grants, sponsorships, fellowship grants, charitable donations, product donations
Geographic Focus: Global (varies by program and request type)

About the Funder

Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company focused on restoring people’s bodies and their self-belief. Through its grants and charitable support, the company invests in independent medical education, healthcare training, and nonprofit initiatives that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Types of Support Available

Smith+Nephew considers the following categories of requests:

Educational Grants

Funding or in-kind support to third-party organizations to reduce the cost of independent continuing medical education.
Eligible uses include:

Third-party educational courses, meetings, or conferences
General fundraising efforts for organizations aligned with Smith+Nephew’s business strategy

Educational grants are not provided for commercial sponsorship opportunities.

Third-Party Sponsorships & Exhibits

Support provided in exchange for advertising or promotional opportunities, such as:

Company exhibits at third-party programs
Industry sessions, workshops, roundtables, satellite symposia, or labs
Meal sponsorships or general course expense support

Sponsorships may include recognition as a “Sponsor” and other limited promotional benefits.

Fellowship Grants

Restricted grants to institutions supporting fellowship programs, covering reasonable expenses directly related to the fellow, such as:

Salaries
Educational materials
Lab and training costs

Fellowship grants are awarded only to institutions, not individuals. Smith+Nephew does not influence fellow selection.

Charitable Donations

Funding, product donations, or volunteer support for bona fide charitable purposes. Donations are made only to nonprofit or charitable organizations with a legitimate philanthropic mission.

Important Guidelines

Requests must be submitted at least 60 days in advance
Support is not intended to influence purchasing, prescribing, or recommending Smith+Nephew products
Sales teams and distributors cannot make commitments on behalf of Smith+Nephew
Due to high demand, not all requests can be funded

Eligibility

Requests are accepted only from eligible organizations or institutions
Individuals are not eligible to apply
All requests are reviewed using objective criteria, including content, audience, location, and available budget

Application / Request Process

All applicants must apply through Smith+Nephew’s online grants and sponsorships system.

Getting Started:

New applicants must register and complete an institutional profile
Returning applicants may log in using existing credentials
Applications must be submitted through the appropriate request category (educational grant, sponsorship, fellowship, or charitable donation)

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.smith-nephew.com/en-us/resources/grants-and-sponsorships

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is well suited for organizations that:

Deliver independent medical education or professional training
Host healthcare conferences or learning events
Manage accredited fellowship programs
Operate as healthcare-focused nonprofits or charitable institutions
Can plan requests at least 60 days in advance

Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Competitive, committee-reviewed
Lead Time Required: Minimum 60 days
Best Suited For: Healthcare institutions, medical education providers, and nonprofit organizations advancing patient care and clinical education