Scientific progress and discovery requires top quality researchers, equipment and facilities, and as such, Operation Frameworks is currently developing methods of funding appropriate both short- and long-term objectives in a number of institutions across the UK and Europe. Operation Frameworks funds specific research in areas of direct clinical relevance. As such, we have a very close relationship with the scientific process. Finally, we will enable the publication of this work, and appropriate incorporation into clinical and engineering practice on future footprints.