Gamegear Holdings is working with Connectivity to reduce the incidence and long-term impact of concussion. Together we are launching a landmark research trial on the efficacy of the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology (Nodal Impact Attenuation) in reducing the incidence and/or severity of concussion in adult athletes.
RESEARCH CALL
On behalf of Gamegear Holdings (ABN 684 505 600), Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia is pleased to call for proposals to conduct a Trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology (Nodal Impact Attenuation) in reducing the incidence and/or severity of concussion in adult athletes.
One proposal will be selected to conduct a Project to perform a Trial, with funding provided of $400,000 per annum, for two years, totalling $800,000.
Purpose of the Trial
The Trial must be designed to:
(i) determine whether the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology reduces the incidence of concussion in athletes relative to athletes not wearing a helmet, and
(ii) determine whether the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology reduces the severity of symptoms following concussion, relative to athletes not wearing a helmet.
The Project to perform the Trial must include the following required components:
- Assessments of male and female adult and possibly school age athletes in elite and semi-professional leagues in multiple sports including but not limited to NRL, AFL and Rugby Union. The successful Project must include a range of cohorts of athletes in the study design.
- Power analysis that indicates that the Trial will be powered with adequate numbers of participants to achieve the purpose of the Trial.
- Capture impact data from external concussion sensors and relate to the concussion incidence data.
- A clear and accepted definition of concussion that will enable applicability of the findings across multiple sports and activities.
- Pragmatic outcome measures that are readily applicable in the general population as well as suitable and feasible for the large scale of the Trial.
- A report or draft publication delivered within the two-year timeframe that describes the findings, and the limitations of the data generated.
Proposals will be assessed against the following selection criteria:
- Feasibility of completing the Trial within the designated two-year Project term.
- Inclusion of the required components of the Trial (as outlined above).
- Excellence of study design including (i) aims that will meet the purpose of the Trial (ii) appropriate control cohort/s, and (iii) outcome measures that have the capacity to clearly demonstrate real-world efficacy of the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology, in line with the purpose of the Trial.
- Clear study plan with milestones designed to demonstrate progression and achievement of project aims, including clear plans for mitigation should challenges arise.
- Clear budget for funding expenditure which enables delivery of the Trial outcomes within the timeline of funding.
- Likelihood of meeting the Purpose of the Trial.
- The track record of the researcher team in delivering outcomes for Projects of a similar nature.
ASSESSMENT AND TIMELINES
Proposals will be assessed by an independent Expert Panel, who will assess against the defined selection criteria.
Proposals are due on 07 October 2025. Funding outcomes will be announced 31 October 2025, and it is anticipated that the Project will start shortly thereafter, with recruitment commencing in early 2026.
Reporting requirements for the Awardee conducting the Project will be managed by Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia. Second year funding will be contingent upon an annual report describing successful delivery of the milestones for year one outlined in the proposal.
OTHER INFORMATION
Gamegear Holdings will work with the successful applicant/s for access to the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology for use during the Trial. An 8 week lead time needs to be considered for stock arrival.
Additional information on the Gamegear Headgear using NIA technology can be found on the last page of the grant call application document below,
GAMEGEAR GRANT CALL SUBMISSION
Click here to view or download the Gamegear Grant Call Application Document. Items in this document outlines the information you’ll need for submission. There is no need to fill out this document as a separate item – you will need to input the detail during the submission process below.
Deadline for submission is 5pm AWST, Tuesday 07th October 2025.
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