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SUMMARY:Strengthening Transatlantic Ties: Medilink Midlands Trade Mission to Mentor\, Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands is inviting expressions of interest from life science and medtech companies across the region to join a strategic trade mission to Mentor\, Ohio\, from 26–29 October 2025 – deepening a long-standing and productive collaboration between the two regions. \nThis visit marks the next chapter in a well-established partnership with the City of Mentor\, who have previously hosted a UK delegation and made multiple visits to the Midlands to attend our MTI Expo and Conference\, as well as 1-2-1 meetings held earlier this year in April 2025. The mission is designed to strengthen trade\, investment\, and innovation links between the Midlands and Northeast Ohio — one of the USA’s most important biomedical hubs. \nWhy Mentor\, Ohio?\nSituated at the heart of a region home to over 700 biomedical firms and globally recognised healthcare institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic\, University Hospitals\, and Case Western Reserve University\, Mentor offers a powerful platform for UK companies looking to expand\, partner\, or collaborate internationally. \nThe mission agenda includes: \n\nHigh-level briefings on the US healthcare and reimbursement system\nInsights into venture capital\, market entry\, and insurance\nVisits to leading institutions including Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital\, STERIS Corporation\, and Lakeland Community College’s Health Technologies Facility\nOne-to-one business meetings tailored to delegate interests\nNetworking with investors\, buyers\, and policy leaders\, including the Ohio Life Sciences Association and British American Chamber of Commerce.\n\nDelegates will also have the opportunity to join a panel discussion featuring Medilink Midlands CEO Melanie Davidson\, alongside US healthcare and medtech leaders\, sharing international perspectives on innovation and market access. \nThis mission offers a unique opportunity to explore market entry strategies\, build valuable connections\, and showcase Midlands innovation to an engaged US audience. \nInterested companies must complete an Expression of Interest form and answer a few short questions.  \nSubmit your Expression of Interest here. Deadline: 5pm GMT\, Friday 15 August 2025 \nFunding criteria \nUp to £2k fully subsidised to cover flights and accommodation. This is available to businesses in the EMCCA region. In order to be eligible\, the business must either: \n\nBe accessing or researching a new market\nLaunching a new product into a new market\nCreating a job\n\nAny queries\, contact: international@medilinkmidlands.com
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/strengthening-translantic-ties/
LOCATION:Mentor\, Ohio
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