BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medilink Midlands - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Medilink Midlands REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T163000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20220812T092525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T150316Z UID:19960-1668072600-1668097800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Open House: Cross-sector opportunities for Midlands SMEs DESCRIPTION:Four business-led sector organisations are coming together to host a unique Cross Sector Open House. The event is being delivered by Aerospace Unlocking Potential*\, which is led by the University of Nottingham in Partnership with the Midlands Aerospace Alliance\, and supports companies to diversify into and out of aerospace and aviation. \nMidlands Aerospace Alliance\, Medilink Midlands\, Rail Forum and the Motorsport Industry Association will share their knowledge of recent developments and current and future opportunities for SMEs across the Midlands. Case study SMEs will demonstrate how they have successfully diversified into other sectors. \nTeams from the four organisations will be on hand to field enquiries about their sector. Additional support is available through Aerospace UP for any SMEs wanting to diversify into (or from) aerospace\, aviation\, space or advanced air mobility. \n                       \nWe know that great ideas and technologies from businesses that are experts in one sector can be applied to solve problems in another – this event is designed to help things along by providing a forum for Midlands companies to network across all sectors and learn from one another. \nThis event is funded by Aerospace Unlocking Potential which enables Midlands SMEs to attend for free (please check criteria at booking page). \nTopics to include (all still to be confirmed) \n\nDevelopments / Opportunities in aerospace\nDevelopments / Opportunities in rail\nAdvanced Air Mobility – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in motorsport\nSpace – future supply chain opportunities\nDevelopments / Opportunities in MedTech\nAerospace UP funding and available support\nSME case studies\nPanel Q&A sessions\nNetworking sessions\n\nDate: Thursday 10th November 2022\nVenue: British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ (Free museum ticket included) \nBook your place here URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-open-house-cross-sector-opportunities-for-midlands-smes/ LOCATION:British Motor Museum\, Banbury Road\, Gaydon\, Warwickshire\, CV35 0BJ CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20220623T111225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T072206Z UID:19499-1668506400-1668511800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE: Creating a Secure Future for your Life Sciences Company through Robust Business Strategy and Planning DESCRIPTION:****Please note this event will now take place online **** \n  \nThis event\, organised with patron Shakespeare Martineau in partnership with Ampa\, will now take place online. \nIf you are selling into the NHS or other healthcare providers\, no matter what your product or service\, the security of your business is critical. This session offers guidance on creating a secure future for your life sciences company through robust business strategy and planning. \nThe online session will cover: \n\nHow to secure your business and supply chain against cyber attacks\, and how to mitigate risk\nHow to ensure solid fundamentals are in place throughout the lifecycle of the business – inception\, growth and exit\nFunding and investment for growth;\nExit strategy and valuation and exit options i.e.\, trade or PE sale\, management buyout of Employee Ownership Trust.\n\nThe case study-led event looks at a real-life example of a business lifecycle\, from raising finance and receiving investment to reviewing strategic options\, preparing for sale and how to achieve maximum value while also considering how to minimise associated risk and avoid potential pitfalls. Follow the links below to read the case study material in advance and to view full speaker profiles. \nCase Study \nSpeaker Profiles \nThe Ampa team of experts will be offering one-to-one advisory appointments\, and will provide advice and guidance on: \n\nFunding – outsourced contracts\, site acquisitions\, product development\, refinancing existing debt (over draft and property term loans)\, lending and additional funding; Potential investors\, investment.\nManagement – share options\, discretionary bonuses.\nCommercial – contractual\, IP\, Employment and cyber security/data considerations.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShakespeare Martineau are proud Patrons of Medilink Midlands. To read more\, please click here. \n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/protectingyourlifesciencesbusiness/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Featured,Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20210505T113125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T151824Z UID:20575-1668594600-1668598200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Grant Application Writing Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation Ltd for a Grant Funding Masterclass\, delving into how to write a successful grant application for Innovate UK. \nKnowing how to write your grant funding application is the most important part of applying for innovation funding. \nMany competitions have success rates of below 10%; therefore\, your application needs to stand-out\, showcase your innovation and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise\, all within tight word-limits. \nThrough years of successfully helping businesses just like yours\, apply for Innovate UK funding competitions\, TBAT are experts in writing successful funding applications that will capture the assessor’s attention and highlight why your innovative project should be funded! \nDuring this 1-hour masterclass\, TBAT will cover: \n\nThe Innovate UK application form\nHow to answer each question\nTheir top tips for applying for Innovate UK funding\nWhat to do if you need help applying\n\nThis is great opportunity to learn how to apply for current Innovate UK funding competitions such as the Smart Grants and the Bio-Medical Catalyst and secure up to 70% of your project costs via these opportunities. \nBOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY\nSpeaker Profiles \nVincent Seddon – Commercial Director \nVincent Seddon joined TBAT in 2019 to head up business development after spending 10 years supporting Corporate clients to plan and grow their businesses as well as mentoring and coaching local business managers with the Barclays Business Bank. \nEsther Lawrence – Business Development Manager \nEsther joined TBAT in May 2021 having spent 25 years working in technology sales helping take products and services to market. She’s worked with start-ups\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and Go-to-markets specialist. She’s witnessed first-hand the struggles companies go through to gain funding to develop and innovate their new tech and services\, which is why she’s excited to be part of TBAT to help guide innovative organisations through the R&D funding landscape. \nTBAT Innovation\nTBAT Innovation Ltd are a value-led independent consultancy with over 19 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund their innovation. Their innovation support services include; Grant Funding\, R&D Tax Credits\, Video Game Tax Relief\, Capital Allowances\, SEIS/EIS and Patent Box. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-grant-application-writing-masterclass-22/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Medilink-Midlands-Logo-orange-final-transparent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T173000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20221110T133740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T133740Z UID:21202-1668673800-1668706200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR Biomedical Research Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands will be exhibiting at this year’s NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Conference\, held at the East Midlands Conference Centre. \nThe NIHR Biomedical Research Conference returns in 2022 to celebrate the BCR’s achievements since 2017. We will also be launching our new programme of research up to 2027. \nOur world-leading researchers will present their latest findings and impacts. \n\nyou can hear from national and international speakers on what’s coming next for research in the UK\nwe’ll engage the delegates and social media users in a live Research Lounge debate on the future of translational research\nwe’ll discuss what we have learned from COVID-19 research that could improve all translational research\nwe’ll showcase the work of our research Themes and introduce our new Themes\n\nIn addition to the above\, the programme includes keynote presentations from: \n\nProfessor Ian Hall\, Director\, NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre\nProfessor Matt Brown\, Genomics England\nNatalie Owen\, Head of NIHR Infrastructure Research Capacity and Growth Science\, Research and Evidence Directorate\, Department of Health and Social Care\nProfessor Sir Martin Landray\, Oxford Population Health\n\nAs well as optional workshop sessions\, panel discussions and a panel discussion. \nFor more information and to book your place\, click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-nihr-biomedical-research-conference-2022/ LOCATION:East Midlands Conference Centre\, University Park\, Beeston Lane\, Nottingham\, NG7 2RJ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20211013T080011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T143803Z UID:20807-1668693600-1668700800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 17 November from 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. \nHosted at Medilink Patron offices\, Mills & Reeve\, Birmingham. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nYou will also hear from our members sharing their recent experiences and how they have benefited from their membership. \n  \nAgenda: \n14:00 – Arrival refreshment & networking \n14:20 – Welcome & notices – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL\, Chair\, Medilink Midlands \n14:35 – Medilink Midlands update – Simon Himsworth\, Chief Executive\, Medilink Midlands \n14:55 – Member spotlight – Dave Seaward\, Projects Director\, 3P innovations \n15:10 – Member spotlight – Adam Townsend\, VUIT \n15:25 – Sustainability vision – Ben Roberts\, Innovation Advisor\, Medilink Midlands \n15:35 – Closing comments – Professor Martin Levermore MBE DL \n15:40 – Networking & refreshments \n16:00 – AGM close \n  \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members in person and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nTo book your place\, please complete the online booking form below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOnce your booking form has been received a member of the events team will be in touch to confirm your place\, please note this is not an automated system. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-agm-2/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, 78-84 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2AB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T153116 CREATED:20201221T141516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T081806Z UID:21040-1669716000-1669719600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Your Healthcare app reviewed and accredited DESCRIPTION:          \n  \nThis event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme\, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem\, and to make the West Midlands healthier\, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. \nThe WMAHSN\, Medilink Midlands and ORCHA invite you to attend a free digital health webinar on Tuesday\, 29 November at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. \nORCHA is the world-leading health app evaluation and advisor organisation\, helping governments\, health\, and social care organisations to choose and deliver health apps that will safely make the biggest impact to improve outcomes. \nThis session will cover an introduction to the importance of digital health tools\, and the current digital health landscape\, with Paul Weston\, Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA. \nIncluding: \n\nUpdate on the current digital health landscape\nThe importance of getting app reviews and accredited\nWhat it involves\nGetting yourself ready to do it a\nHow to make sense of it all!\nSources of support\n\nThere will be time at the end of the presentation to ask Paul questions. \nPLEASE CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE\n\nPaul S Weston is passionate about keeping people out of hospital. As Review & Accreditations Director at ORCHA he gives healthcare professionals and consumers the confidence to recommend and benefit from digital health products that are safe\, effective and secure. Paul and his team of Digital Health Assessors develop and maintain Reviews in 11 countries and continually monitor and assess over 3000 products a year. \nPrior to joining ORCHA\, Paul was Chief Operating Officer at Tiny Medical Apps (Developer of top ORCHA rated asthma app the Digital Health Passport). His work led to inclusion on healthcare frameworks (LPP\, G-Cloud\, HSSF); maintaining quality assurance certification (ISO 27001/13485\, Cyber Essential Plus\, DSPT); and product deployment to over 1000 patients in 16 healthcare organisations. \nPaul’s commitment to improving health outcomes started with delivering regulation-heavy primary care developments – a journey that impacted over 275\,000 patients over 19 years leading ISO9001 certified Architecture businesses. Having seen the growing\, untenable demands of in-person healthcare provision\, in 2018 he made the decision to explore the role that digital health technology can play in reducing demand on the built environment. \nPaul is a London Tech Advocate and One HealthTech (Diversity & Inclusion) Fellow focusing on international partnerships. \n\n\n  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-getting-your-healthcare-app-reviewed-and-accredited-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Heather":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR