BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Medilink Midlands - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Medilink Midlands 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:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250801T081147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T160728Z UID:37524-1756202400-1756206000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Online - Monthly Membership Drop-In session DESCRIPTION:Launched in May\, the new Member Portal provides members with access to wider community reach\, knowledge sharing\, exclusive member offers\, forum discussions and access to event & training materials – all in one place. \nMember Forum – no registration required\, just sign into the portal\, head the Member Forum and join the conversation! \nIf you are a member and not yet signed up to the portal\, click here to unlock your access. \nNon members are invited to explore open areas of the portal – to receive full access join our membership starting from £275+VAT. \nOur Monthly Membership Drop-In Session is an open space for members to ask questions\, share feedback\, and engage with the Medilink Midlands team. These informal drop-in sessions take place on the last Tuesday of each month. \nEach session focuses on a specific topic. The next forum will be held on: \nTuesday\, 26th AugustTopic: Feedback from the Summer Networking Event and Member Forum\, plus a discussion on the upcoming Innovation Day and Funding for Trade Mission to USA. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/monthly-drop-in-session/ LOCATION:Online – Members Portal CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250407T115624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T153021Z UID:35945-1752071400-1752080400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Summer Networking DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands for an afternoon of networking with some of the region’s finest as we host our Summer Networking event. This year\, we are set to enjoy the glorious lakeside location as we’re hosting at Spring Lakes.\nThere will be summer themed food and drink to enjoy with networking. The event is a great opportunity for you to socialise with your colleagues\, and make new connections within the Midlands med-tech and life science sector in a fun and laid-back environment. \nTake the opportunity to explore the lake or be brave and try a new water sport *additional cost\, booked directly with Spring Lakes. \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \nAgenda\n1pm                  Member Forum (separate booking required\, available for Medilink Midlands Members only)\n2:30pm            Guests arrival and welcome drink\n3pm                 Welcome on behalf of Medilink Midlands and presentations\n3:30pm            Food served and networking\n4pm                 A chance to explore the lakes or try out an activity (Book activities direct with Spring Lakes)\n5pm                 Depart at leisure\n\n  \nImportant information: \nDate change – from original published date of 25 June to 9 July. \nDiscounts to attend the event are available for members\, students and charities. Please email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive discount code. \nTop tip: Why not also join us at the Member Forum event (*Medilink Midlands Members only) being held at same location earlier in the day. Email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your link to book the June Member Forum. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-midlands-summer-networking-3/ LOCATION:Spring Lakes\, Pasture Ln\, Long Eaton\, NG10 2FZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250407T112311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T091127Z UID:35951-1752064200-1752069600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum DESCRIPTION:Our Medilink Midlands Member Forums are all about connection\, collaboration\, and community. These events are designed to give our members the chance to come together with the Medilink Midlands team to share ideas\, shape future activity\, and help strengthen support for the wider medtech and life sciences sector. \nIt’s your opportunity to: \n\n\nHave your say and share what matters most to you. \n\n\nHear exclusive updates on Medilink Midlands activity. \n\n\nExplore how we can support you in innovation\, growth and connectivity. \n\n\nFor our June Member Forum\, we’re excited to showcase our growing international activity and highlight new opportunities for members to get involved. We’re building strong relationships around the world\, and we want to make sure our members are first in line to benefit. \nThis Forum will be held in the lakeside marquee at Spring Lakes\, a beautiful and relaxed setting that’s perfect for sparking conversation and fresh ideas. Even better? It leads straight into our Annual Summer Networking event – the perfect chance to continue the conversation over drinks and sunshine. \nImportant information:\n\n\nDate has changed from original published date of 25 June to 9 July. \n\n\nMember Forum places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\nAll members will be contacted by email with booking instructions. \n\n\nIf you haven’t received your invitation\, please contact: events@medilinkmidlands.com \n\n\nOnline registration is essential. \n\nIf you do wish to stay for our Annual Summer Networking event you will need a separate booking: Click for Summer Networking.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you lakeside this June for a fantastic afternoon of member-led insight\, international opportunity\, and community celebration. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-members-forum-2/ LOCATION:Spring Lakes\, Pasture Ln\, Long Eaton\, NG10 2FZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250311T141042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T133437Z UID:35705-1748970000-1748977200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Welcome To The Midlands Drinks Reception DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the highly anticipated return of our ‘Welcome to the Midlands’ drinks reception\, bringing together industry leaders and innovators in a relaxed setting. The event will be held on Tuesday\, 3 June\, kindly hosted by Mills & Reeve at their premises in Birmingham. Taking place the day before the Med-Tech Innovation Expo\, this event sets the stage for an exciting week of networking and showcasing innovation. \nFurther details\, including a full agenda\, will be announced soon. \nTo reserve your place\, please click here. For any enquiries\, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/welcome-to-the-midlands-drinks-reception/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve Birmingham\, One Centenary Way\, Birmingham\, B3 3AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250311T095626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132849Z UID:35689-1748959200-1748968200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Innovation Builder Investor Event DESCRIPTION:       \nMedilink Midlands will be holding an exclusive event for investors of the recently launched Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder. Please note\, this event is by invitation only. Invited guests will be contacted in due course. The event will be held on Tuesday\, 3 June\, kindly hosted by Mills & Reeve. \nFurther details\, including a full agenda\, will be announced soon. Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter. \nFor any enquiries\, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com. \nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mmib-investor-afternoon-and-welcome-to-the-midlands-drinks-reception/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve Birmingham\, One Centenary Way\, Birmingham\, B3 3AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241129T115354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T064123Z UID:33747-1747267200-1747353599@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards\, taking place on 15 May 2025 at Grand Station\, Wolverhampton.  \nCelebrating the achievements of medtech and life sciences businesses\, our awards showcase the strength of the industry\, collaboration and innovation across the Midlands and neighbouring regions. Hosted by Dr Will Duffin\, an NHS GP\, Extreme Medic and on-screen Doctor for the hit US Reality TV Show ’Survivor’\, the 2025 awards are not to be missed. \nFor further information and sponsorship opportunities\, please click here. \nCLICK TO BOOK YOUR PLACES TO ATTEND\nDiscounted rates are available as follows: \n\nMember (Individual ticket) – £150 +VAT\nMember (Table of 10) – £1\,400 +VAT\nStudent/ Charity (Individual) – £120 +VAT\n\nPlease email events@medilinkmidlands.com to obtain the discount codes. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-business-awards-2025/ LOCATION:Grand Station\, Sun Street\, Wolverhampton\, WV10 0BF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250224T120401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T091622Z UID:35421-1746021600-1746025200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE EVENT: MEMBER FORUM 'SPILL THE TEA' DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands quarterly Member Forums are a dedicated space for our Medtech and Life Sciences members to connect\, collaborate\, and gain valuable insights.\n‘Spill the tea’ is an informal online drop-in session for our members which will focus on maximising the benefits of your membership. \nThere will be a show around the newly launched member-only zone on our website\, and more importantly\, we want to understand our members business goals\, to tailor our expertise and support to directly address your needs and help you achieve success. \nJoin us online to: \n\nShare your business goals: Tell us about your success stories\, current challenges\, aspirations\, and strategic objectives. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our member services.\nExplore the member-only zone: Discover the full potential of our exclusive online resources\, including a show and tell session to navigate your way around our new member only area on the website.\nShare the spotlight: A chance for our members to share success stories and case studies – promoting the important work\, collaborations and innovations happening within the sector.\nNetwork with industry peers: Connect with fellow professionals in Medtech and Life Sciences\, exchange ideas\, and build valuable relationships.\nProvide feedback: Your input is crucial! Help us improve our offerings and ensure we’re delivering the most relevant and impactful support.\n\nWe’d welcome your input to the discussions\, and here’s some questions to get us started. \nWhat are: \n\nYour key priorities over the next 12 months?\nThe biggest obstacles you’re currently facing?\nMost needed business innovation support to help your company?\nYour goals regarding market expansion\, product development\, regulatory issues\, or funding?\n\n  \nBooking instructions: An invitation will be sent via email to the lead contact on all member accounts. If the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link.  Online registration is essential. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-members-forum-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250212T115436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T102452Z UID:35199-1744115400-1744131600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Event: City of Mentor UK Visit DESCRIPTION:  \nThe City of Mentor\, strategically located just outside Cleveland\, Ohio\, serves as a vital economic hub for manufacturing\, professional services\, and retail. Ranked as Ohio’s 5th largest manufacturing center and 6th largest retail center\, Mentor offers a prime entry point for companies looking to expand into the U.S. market. \nWith a strong network spanning critical sectors like healthcare\, aerospace\, and precision manufacturing\, Mentor’s tailored\, concierge-style services provide invaluable support for small to medium-sized businesses exploring connections and investment opportunities in North America. \nThe City of Mentor will be visiting the UK on Tuesday 8th April to host one-to-one meetings with companies who wish to collaborate and learn more about how international trade can benefit and broaden their business\, both at home and overseas. \nKey representatives include: \n\nKevin Malecek\, Director for Economic Development and International Trade\nKen Filipiak\, CEO/City Manager\nRay Kirchner\, City Councilman\n\nGet Involved\nIf you are interested in this opportunity\, please complete the expressions of interest form. \n\n\n\n\nPlease submit your expression of interest by 7 April 2025 by 5pm GMT. If you have any queries please contact: international@medilinkmidlands.com\n\n\n\n\nPlease note\, we have limited appointments available\, which will be offered on a first come first served basis. Priority will be given to Medilink Midlands members.  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/city-of-mentor-uk-visit/ LOCATION:Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel\, 33 Packington Hill\, Kegworth\, Derby\, DE74 2DF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250224T154256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T154542Z UID:35508-1743670800-1743685200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Accelerate Innovation in Life Sciences – Support & Collaboration Opportunities DESCRIPTION:                 \n  \nJoin us on April 3\, 2025\, for the seventh Leicester Innovation Festival event\, in partnership with Charnwood Campus\, Medilink Midlands and The Institute for Precision Health\, University of Leicester designed to help life sciences businesses thrive. \nWhy Attend? \n\nDiscover how businesses like yours have successfully advanced new products with support from Leicestershire Innovation Clinics.\nGain insights into available funding\, regulatory\, commercialisation expertise\, and collaboration opportunities with the NHS and academic institutions in Leicestershire.\nParticipate in expert drop-in sessions to help bring new product to market.\nExpand your network with fellow innovators\, clinicians\, academics\, and industry leaders.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nIf you’re part of a life sciences SME\, startup\, or established business\, or you’re a clinician or academic looking to collaborate\, this event is for you! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nShowcase of successful businesses that have leveraged innovation support.\nInsights into the resources available to help accelerate product development.\nOpportunities to collaborate with the NHS and leading academic institutions.\nNetworking\, refreshments\, and free parking to make your experience seamless.\n\nSecure your place today and take your innovation journey to the next level! Click here to book your place. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/accelerate-innovation-in-life-sciences-support-collaboration-opportunities/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241213T121736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T142801Z UID:33905-1741878000-1741888800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON Event: WMHTIA & Business Awards Celebration Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for a double celebration as we honour the achievements of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) and announce the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025.  \nHear first-hand how WMHTIA\, a government-funded initiative\, is fostering a thriving ecosystem for health and medtech innovation. Network with industry leaders\, investors\, and entrepreneurs\, and be inspired by the success stories of companies transforming healthcare.  \nShow your support and congratulate the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards\, as we will also be announcing the 2025 shortlist during the afternoon agenda.  \nKindly hosted by our event partner Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in the beautiful surroundings of the Warwickshire countryside\, this is a ‘must-attend’ event for businesses in the medtech and life sciences sector.  \n\nBOOKING INFORMATION\n* The event is invitation-only. \n*Bookings are strictly 1 representative per organisation on a first come first served basis to allow for as many organisations to join as possible. \n*An invitation and link will be shared so that you can book your place to attend\, if you think you might have missed the email\, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com and our team will be able to help. \n  \nAgenda\n3pm        Delegates Arrive \n                *Welcome drink served & canapes \n                *Networking \n3:45pm    Welcome from Medilink Midlands – Melanie Davidson \n4pm          WMHTIA overview – Dr Benjamin Roberts \n4:15pm     Guest speaker – Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations \n4:45pm    Business Awards finalist announcements \n5:15pm     Closing remarks \n5:20pm    Networking \n6pm          Depart \n  \nSpeaker Information\n Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations \nLouise Ben-Nathan is the founder of LBN Innovations\, a company dedicated to transforming cervical screening by replacing the speculum with a more ergonomic\, patient-friendly digital medical device. Shocked that only 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix attend screenings—largely due to pain\, discomfort\, and embarrassment—Louise recognised an urgent unmet patient need. After 147 years with little innovation in the design of the speculum\, she set out to create a device that works with the female body rather than against it\, aiming to improve patient experiences and drive higher screening participation. Originally building a career in film and television\, Louise was forced to step away from the industry after a major health event at 40\, leading her down an unexpected path. Determined to turn her own challenges into positive change\, she entered the world of FemTech to tackle inequalities in women’s healthcare. Since then\, she has secured five grants\, including the prestigious Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award\, and is making significant strides in medical innovation. Passionate about improving access to healthcare\, Louise is committed to ensuring that essential screenings are more comfortable\, dignified\, and accessible for all. \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions). URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/wmhtia-business-awards-celebration-event/ LOCATION:Charlecote Pheasant Hotel\, Charlecote Road\, Stratford-upon-Avon\, Warwick\, CV35 9EW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250311 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20250225T121955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T122222Z UID:35521-1741651200-1741737599@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Leicestershire Innovation Clinics DESCRIPTION:A partnership between Medilink Midlands\, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in\, or transitioning into\, the life sciences\, medtech\, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire. First launched in October 2022\, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University\, NHS and business innovation support network\, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations. \nWe are delighted be holding another Innovation Clinic on Tuesday 11th March. Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively\, enables innovators to benefit from one-to-one discussions regarding the development of new products\, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS\, without having to engage with each organisation separately. \n\nExpertise will include: Academic\, clinical\, IP\, regulatory\, clinical adoption\, innovation test beds\, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.\n\n\n\nWho should apply?\n\n\n\n\nAre you a student\, health professional or company\, developing new products or services?\nDo you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?\nLooking to understand how to approach the NHS?\nWant to know what funding is available?\nNeed guidance on PPI\, value proposition\, and/or cost/benefit analysis?\nLooking to increase your competitive advantage?\n\n\n\nInterested in taking part? \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please complete this short online application form here. Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. \n\n\nFunded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/leicestershire-innovation-clinics/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:zoeh@medilinkwm.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241206T143639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T143639Z UID:33929-1738659600-1738670400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands quarterly Member Forums are designed to allow members alongside the Medilink Midlands team the chance to connect and work together to generate ideas in supporting the member community and Med-Tech and Life Science sector. \nA chance for members to ‘have a voice’\, plus hear first-hand updates around Medilink Midlands activity. \nThe February Member Forum will include a recap of 2024 activities while looking ahead to 2025. With a new government in place\, Medilink Midlands will lead the important discussion around ‘impact’ of these factors\, delving into the direction of the Med-tech and Life Sciences sector and importantly how Medilink Midlands can continue to support its members. Speakers will be announced in due course. \nHosted by Patron Member\, Kimal\, an award-winning manufacturer and supplier of specialised procedure packs and vascular access devices to hospitals across the world. Member attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in a tour of the Worcestershire facility. \nPlaces are limited\, and will be based on a first come first serve basis.  \nIf the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link.  Online registration is essential.  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-members-forum/ LOCATION:Kimal\, Unit 10A Clayfield Road\, Worcester Six Business Park\, Worcester\, Worcestershire\, WR4 0AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241204T123519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T125052Z UID:33809-1738231200-1738236600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder - calling all applicants DESCRIPTION:Following our recent announcement of the new innovation support programme\, the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder\, we are pleased to offer a discovery session to understand how the pilot phase of the programme will be delivered\, and how it plans to help innovators: \n\nDiscover a scalable business model\nBuild a commercial proposition\nGet ready for investment\n\nConveniently presented online\, attendees will hear from Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence and lead facilitator of the Innovation Builder programme – Christian Kumar. \nChristian will explain the purpose behind the three specific cohort groups\, designed to best serve the exact needs of innovators from across academia and industry. \nWith limited places on each cohort group\, we encourage anyone interested in becoming a cohort member of the programme to attend this discovery session\, as Christian will also cover the guidelines and tips to a successful application*. \nThe three cohort groups\, are: \n\nAlpha Group – dedicated to researchers and academics that have a concept worthy of discussion to formulate the concept into a commercial pathway.   Module “research to revenue” will be delivered through the Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence program\, mainly online. Initial cohort intake max 40 companies.\nBeta Group – looking for companies that are post concept and pre revenue.  Applicants may have a company or received funding [either private or public].  These applicants will have a formed business and are looking for a corporate strategy to marry their clinical development plan.  Initial cohort intake 20 companies.\nSigma Group – trading companies at any stage looking to scale internationally by funding or strategy.  We will sit alongside the board guiding the growth of the underlying business.   If these companies are not revenue generating\, they will be seeking a series A £5m plus funding round. Initial cohort intake 10 companies.\n\nWith limited places available\, we encourage anyone interested in joining the programme to attend this discovery session\, to find out the application guidelines and tips to a successful application*.  The webinar will allow for delegates to ask questions to both Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer and Christian Kumar\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, Medilink Midlands. \nWho should attend? \nThis webinar is targeted towards innovators looking to find out more on how the Innovation Builder can support their innovation and pathway to commercialisation and investment readiness. \nThis is not aimed towards service providers\, or those who have registered to be a delivery partner within the programme. \n*applications will go live following the webinar session\, and all information will be found here. \n  \n  \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n \nChaired by: Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\nMelanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink\, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda). \n \n  \n  \nChristian Kumar\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, Medilink Midlands and lead facilitator for Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder\nChristian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance\, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations.  Throughout his career\, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors\, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medilink-midlands-innovation-builder-calling-all-applicants/ CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241107T151609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T083222Z UID:33323-1737023400-1737027000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE Event: Tackling Mental Health - A Deep Dive into Tech Driven Solution DESCRIPTION:As the global demand for mental health support continues to rise\, we explore the pivotal role of technology and innovation in revolutionising treatment.\nThis webinar will delve into the region’s commitment to mental health\, examining how cutting-edge solutions are being developed to address this growing challenge.\nDuring the webinar we will discuss:\n• Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the regulatory framework for med tech in mental health.\n• Innovative Solutions: Exploring the latest advancements from local companies.\n• The Future of Mental Healthcare: Visioning a future where technology empowers mental well-being. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain insights into the future of mental health.\n\nSpeaker Information\nPaul Moran – FrameWork Genie \n‘Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage: A Regulatory Overview’ \nPaul has helped startups and corporations navigate complex change. Working with healthtech startups highlighted the significant challenges they face in securing compliance within a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Recognising this gap\, he co-founded Framework Genie with Joey to simplify the compliance journey for businesses and accelerate their growth. \n  \n  \n  \n Joey Islam – FrameWork Genie \n‘Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage: A Regulatory Overview’ \nWe turn compliance into competitive advantage\, and hence drive sales into growth. Whether your business is a startup or SME\, we have the deep knowledge and experience to understand your business quickly\, and we speak the language of regulations so you don’t have to. \n  \n  \n  \n Dr Vicky Queralt – Little Journey \nDr Vicky Queralt is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting children\, young people\, and their families in the NHS\, specialist schools\, and independent practice. As part of the team at Little Journey she contributes to the development of digital and downloadable content that supports children and families to navigate healthcare experiences in a supportive\, anxiety-reducing way. She also co-hosts the podcast series Spotlight Session\, which delves into the challenges parents face in accessing healthcare for their children. Vicky creatively uses her professional experience and personal insights as a mum of three to create accessible tools that enhance patient experiences. \n  \n  \n \n  Thomas Rush – Little Journey \nThomas Rush worked as a primary school teacher\, with a focus on early years\, for six years before joining Little Journey in 2022 as a user researcher. A passionate advocate for the ensuring the voice of the child is heard\, Thomas used his connections to form a network of schools where co-creation sessions were hosted as part of a project with the LEGO Foundation\, to guide the development of the Little Journey app. More recently\, Thomas moved into product management at the company. In this role he is guiding the creation of multiple pathways\, in both the UK and US\, to ensure they tackle the greatest pain points for children and their families. His recent focus has been on improving the accessibility and inclusivity of the app for all users\, particularly neurodivergent children\, with the new version of the app launching in November of this year. \n  \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions). URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/tackling-mental-health-a-deep-dive-into-tech-driven-solution/ LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241113T200234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T095307Z UID:33424-1736848800-1736856000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: East of England HealthTech Cluster: Connecting People\, Creating Opportunity DESCRIPTION:              \nThis event\, hosted by Medilink Midlands\, Health Tech Enterprise and SEHTA is the second in a series of growing the East of England MedTech cluster. In this session we will be summarising and feeding back on the gathered opinion of the first event and laying out the next steps for supporting HealthTech in the East of England. \nAttendees will benefit from an expert talk on the deployment of digital health into the primary care sector and we will have a number of SME pitching slots available in which companies can present themselves and highlight any interesting development areas or immediate support needs. \nThere will be ample time given for networking\, to allow delegates to find new connections and share views on the regional needs and focus. \nThis event is also your chance to influence the future of support in the East of England and contribute to shaping the vision of a MedTech Cluster in the region. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn and have your voice heard! \nProgramme:  \n10:00am – Registrations\, Refreshments & Networking  \n10:30am – Strategic Overview & Welcome\, Neil Roberts\, Managing Director\, SEHTA & Dr Anne Blackwood\, CEO\, Health Tech Enterprise \n10:40am – What will be on the GP’s desk in three years time? – A digital health fast forward! Simon Rudland FRCGP\, Chair Suffolk GP Federation\, Visiting Professor of Integrated Digital Health University of Suffolk and Honorary Senior Lecturer Norwich Medical School \n11:00am – Innovator Pitches:  \n\nJohn Cooling\, Director\, Whzan Digital Health\nEashan Saikia\, Co-Founder and CTO\, aseptUVa\nDr James Brown\, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer\, Supersense Technologies\nJapeto\nMohammad Najlah\, Interim Director for the Medical Technology Research Centre\, Anglia Ruskin University and Star-Up Founder\nSufiyan Dayam\, Co-Founder\, Medhaya\n\n11:25am – Anglia Ruskin University Support\, Dr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director\, Anglia Ruskin University \n11:35am – Closing Remarks and Next Steps\, Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands \n11:45am – Networking \n12:00pm – Close\n \nTickets: \n£15 plus VAT for members of Medilink. \n£25 plus VAT for non-members. \nNB. Please email events@medilinkmidlands.com for booking codes. \nPlease ensure that you secure your place\, as spaces are limited and available on a first come\, first served basis\, priority will be given to East of England organisations. \n*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Tuesday 7th January. \nSpeaker Profiles:  \n\nMelanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\nMelanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink\, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda). \n  \n\nDr Anne Blackwood\, CEO\, Health Tech Enterprise\nAnne is Chief Executive of Health Tech Enterprise (HTE)\, a leading NHS innovation and technology consultancy based in Cambridge. Anne has been actively involved in intellectual property management and commercialisation of life science technologies for over 20 years. She is also Chair of the Medtech Accelerator\, a joint venture with public sector partners that awards proof of concept funding to develop medical technologies that meet a clinical need in the NHS. She was formerly Chair and co-founder of Medovate\, a venture backed innovation development company dedicated to the commercialisation of medical technologies created within the NHS. Anne is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services through technology and innovation. \n  \n \nSimon Rudland FRCGP\, Chair Suffolk GP Federation\, Visiting Professor of Integrated Digital Health University of Suffolk and Honorary Senior Lecturer Norwich Medical School\nSimon is an enthusiastic\, innovative\, portfolio GP who has over 30 years of NHS experience. He was a lead GP at Stowhealth working with McLaren Applied Technologies and Proteus as well as other companies. In 2019 he took up a three contract as a visiting GP on the remote island of Hoy in Orkney. He supports general practice at scale and undergraduate education recognising how important digital health is to community care. Through his work as a Clinical Advisor with Health Innovation East he has been privileged to work with some game changing technologies. \n  \n\nDr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director\, Anglia Ruskin University\nBeverley joined the Arise Innovation Hubs as Director in June 2021\, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Beverley trained as a clinical scientist in Haematology and working at Cambridge and London University Hospitals.  Working in the innovation sector for the last 10 years with roles in Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT) and the University of Oxford.  Whilst at SBC Beverley supported the development of translational research facilities and raised funding from multiple pharma and biotech companies for the Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegeneration. At CGT Beverley managed a wide portfolio of project from novel drug discovery spin outs to NHS led delivery of cell therapy products. Most recently she was responsible for the delivery of a drug discovery consortium-UKSPINE- pivoting traditional pathways to meet the demands of healthy aging with partners\, Universities of Oxford\, Dundee and Birmingham\, Medicines Discovery Catapult\, The Francis Crick Institute and Sanger Centre Cambridge.  Since joining Arise as Director Beverley has been working on building the life science strategy for their newest hub located on the Harlow Innovation Park\, leading on strategy\, fund raising and partnering activities to build a cluster of expertise within this synapse of the London-Cambridge corridor. She is also a member of the NC3Rs CRACKIT advisory panel. \n  \n \nNeil Roberts\, Managing Director\, SEHTA \nNeil has been the Managing Director since April 2021\, having previously been COO since July 2018. In July 2022\, Neil was appointed non-executive Chairman to the Board of Exhalation Technology Ltd\, which has attracted more than £11m in investor funding. In addition he is a business Mentor at Imperial College\, London\, as part of the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service.\nBased on more than 30 years as a Senior Executive in the medical technology market\, he has a track record of success in driving business development and growth\, via sales and marketing\, domestic and international distributor management\, market access\, major accounts\, new business integration\, and change management. This has been gained in the UK and in export both within an SME and market leading corporate environment.  His approach is based on pragmatism\, enabled by detailed market understanding\, with the highest importance placed on the execution of consequent action plans as the key to success.  He has managed product though NICE Technology Appraisal (TA)\, and other market access processes.  Served as Industry Representative on the RCOphth Working Party into the safety of laser eye surgery in the UK\, and as Chair of the Ophthalmic Special Interest Group at the ABHI.  A degree in Medical Biochemistry from London University has been enhanced by business management education at Ashridge and the completion of leadership studies at Harvard. \n  \n\nJohn Cooling\, Director\, Whzan Digital Health\nJohn joined Whzan in December 2014 having established Haverstock Healthcare in 2008\, a GP federation of 29 Practices delivering primary and some secondary care services to approximately 500\,000 NHS patients in North London. Since joining Whzan John has helped the Company to expand its healthcare services across the NHS and developed social care technology to support vulnerable people accessing social care. Previously\, John served as a Director and Chairman of Microlease PLC from 1991 until 2006. Microlease is now part of Electrorent\, the largest global provider of test and measurement applications. John also served as Chief Executive of Goodhead Group PLC from 1993 until May 2006.  John is also a partner with LGF Partners\, a London based debt advisory boutique for early stage and fast growth companies. \n  \n \nEashan Saikia\, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)\, aseptUVa\nEashan is the co-founder and CTO of Aseptuva – a MedTech startup based in Cambridge\, UK\, developing an automated disinfection system based on guided Far-UVC light to prevent microbial contamination of catheter-entry sites in patients and prevent hospital acquired infections that affect nearly 800\,000 patients annually in the UK. Their solution will not only prevent patient deaths but can save the NHS billions of pounds in additional costs\, alleviate burden on health workers\, reduce patient discomfort\, and stimulate a shift away from traditional antibiotics.\nEashan has a PhD in Biomechanics from ETH Zurich in Switzerland and is currently leading multiple projects funded by UK Innovate EDGE\, Horizon Europe\, and NIHR\, to bring their innovation into different NHS Trust hospitals. \n  \n\nDr James Brown\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive\, Supersense Technologies\nDr James Brown is the Co-Founder and CEO of Supersense Technologies\, a Cambridge-based technology startup revolutionising dementia care with a privacy-preserving monitoring service that empowers people to stay independent and makes caring easier for families. James is an electronic engineer\, entrepreneur\, and veteran with over a decade of R&D experience in the Ministry of Defence and industry. He leads Supersense Technologies in its mission to empower people to live independently for longer. \n  \nSufiyan Dayam\, Co-Founder\, Medhaya \nMedhaya is an AI-powered healthcare innovation transforming patient care and practitioner efficiency through intelligent triaging and consultation co-pilot tools. Our mission is to streamline healthcare delivery\, making it accessible\, personalised\, and efficient for everyone. \n  \n  \nIngrid Folland\, CEO\, Japeto \nIngrid is a dedicated advocate for tech for good\, committed to local impact. Starting in R&D\, she transitioned into the dynamic world of technology\, taking on various roles including product design\, development\, and project management. Ingrid is now the CEO of Japeto\, a company focused on creating safe AI solutions for charities\, healthcare\, education\, and more. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-east-of-england-healthtech-cluster-connecting-people-creating-opportunity/ LOCATION:Arise Innovation Hub\, Harlow Innovation Park\, Maypole Boulevard\, Harlow\, Essex\, CM17 9TX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240926T103428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T132703Z UID:32695-1733303700-1733319000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Accessing NHS Real-World Testing and Evaluation Facilities DESCRIPTION:Taking place at the Education and Conference Centre at the Queens Medical Centre\, Nottingham\, this event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to tour the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre. \nAt this half-day event you will also be able to find out about the Medilink Midlands MeTAP Business Support Programme\, how you can work with the University of Nottingham and Centre for Healthcare Technologies and services that the Centre for Healthcare Equipment and Technology Adoption (CHEATA) can provide. \nProgramme:\n\n9:15am – Registration\, Refreshments and Networking\n9:45am – Welcome and MeTAP Overview\, Victoria Patel\, Innovation Manager\, Medilink Midlands\n9:50am – What does the NHS want from MedTech developers? Sarah Bolton\, Business Manager\, Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA)\n10:10am – Working with the University of Nottingham\, Deanne Hewson\, Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager\, Centre for Healthcare Technologies (CHT) and Caroline Sykes and Paul Rice\, Business Engagement Team\, University of Nottingham\n10:30am – Tours of the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre (delegates will be able to go on both tours)\n12:30pm – Lunch and Networking \nInformation about the tours:  \nWe encourage you to take up the opportunity to tour the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre – both based in the Queens Medical Centre. Co-located with the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre\, the Clinical Research Facility has more than 3000m2 of purpose-built adult and paediatric inpatient research space in one of the biggest hospitals in the UK. \nThe Trent Sim Centre comprises a full immersion high-fidelity simulation suite where in-situ simulation events can be created reflecting most clinical settings. Scenarios to evaluate clinical interventions and the introduction of new technology can be created with structured human factors analysis and feedback. In addition\, the clinical skills facility offers more traditional hands-on clinical training\, including surgical skills\, resuscitation courses and a range of clinical competencies. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE*\nPlease ensure that you secure your free place\, as spaces are limited and available on a first come\, first served basis\, priority will be given to companies based in Nottingham City Centre.  Please note\, registration for this event closes at 5pm on Wednesday 27 November. \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nVictoria Patel\, Innovation Manager\, Medilink Midlands\nVictoria joined the team in March 2019. She brings extensive experience with ERDF funded projects from her previous roles\, delivering business and funding support to Leicestershire businesses at the Growth Hub and LLEP. Victoria has a BA from Leicester University and also has hands-on experience of growing a successful\, innovative business. \n\nSarah Bolton\, Business Manager\, CHEATA\nSarah is the Business Manager at CHEATA\, a part of NUH NHS Trust\, which supports med-tech developers to gather evidence for NHS adoption. She is responsible for running CHEATA as well as selected project delivery including value propositions\, literature searches and clinical evaluation reports. Sarah was an experienced research scientist and prior to joining CHEATA was responsible for Healthcare and Medical Devices at Pera Technology. She has a PhD in Biochemistry and carried out post-doctoral research at Oxford and Leicester Universities before spending over 10 years at AstraZeneca as an Experimental Pathologist in the Respiratory and Inflammation Therapy area. \n\nDeanne Hewson\, Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager\, CHT \nDeanne is Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager for the Centre for Healthcare Technologies (CHT)\, a collaboration between The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) incorporating CHEATA.\nHer work focuses on supporting the development of collaborations between commercial partners\, academics and clinicians involved in healthtech research to enable the rapid translation of scientific discoveries into healthcare adoption. \n \nCaroline Sykes\, Business Partnerships Manager and Paul Rice\, Business Engagement Manager\nCaroline and Paul are from the Business Engagement team within The University of Nottingham. Their work focuses on supporting the development of collaborations between businesses and the University through collaborative R&D\, consultancy and student engagement. Caroline focuses on supporting industry within the MedTech and Pharma sector. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-accessing-nhs-real-world-testing-and-evaluation-facilities/ LOCATION:Education and Conference Centre\, Queens Medical Centre\, Derby Road\, Nottingham\, NG7 2UH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241009T183214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T105618Z UID:32708-1732631400-1732640400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Winter Networking DESCRIPTION:The Medilink Midlands Winter Networking Event is taking place on Tuesday 26 November at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands in Cosford.  The skies your limit\, so take your networking to the sky whilst exploring the museum and enjoying a light afternoon tea and refreshments. \nProgramme:  \n2:30pm – Registration\, Talk and Walk Networking around the huge array of aircraft and displays\, plus a Flight Zone Activity*\n4:00pm – Cream Tea and Refreshments and further Networking\n4:30pm – Presentation from Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\n4:45pm-  Presentation from the Event Sponsor – The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant Stratford upon Avon\, Morgan O’Kennedy\, General Manager\n5:00pm – Event Close \n*Each delegate will have the opportunity to take part in one of the following activities:\n• RAF Paradrop\n• Typhoon Simulator\n• Dambusters VR Experience\n• 4D Theatre Experience\n• Spitfire VR Experience\n• Spitfire Cockpit Experience \nEvent Sponsor: The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant Stratford upon Avon\nWe are delighted that The Clarion Hotel\, Charlecote\, Pheasant Stratford upon Avon are sponsoring this event.  A 3 star\, full of character and historic charm\, a stone’s throw from Charlecote Park lies this former farmhouse that boasts its own landscaped gardens\, plus exquisite period furnishings.  With a wealth of delightful features and quiet corners to discover\, our little hamlet is a joy to explore at any time of year. Perfect for a stroll\, afternoon tea or even or a walk to the Charlecote Mill where you can buy your own flour. \n \nExclusive Offer:\nEscape to tranquillity with our two-night getaway package at the Clarion The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel\, Stratford upon Avon.   Relax in a classic double or twin room\, indulge in full English breakfast each morning and delight in a two-course dinner on the first night\, accompanied by a glass of fizz. With ample time to explore and unwind amidst beautiful surroundings\, this getaway ensures unforgettable memories in a serene setting. 2 Night stay; including bed and breakfast\, 2 course dinner on the first evening with a glass of fizz. £199 based on two people sharing a standard double or twin room. To book ring – Tel: 01789 335960 or click here to email Sales Manager CP  – quoting medilink. Stays until 30.04.25 – Subject to availability at the time of booking. \nTickets: \n1 x free ticket per member organisation \nNon-member tickets: £50 \nAdditional Member tickets: £35 (includes 30% discount) \nNB. Please email events@medilinkmidlands.com for booking codes. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE*\n*Please note\, registration for this event closes at 5pm on Tuesday 19 November. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-winter-networking-2/ LOCATION:Royal Air Force Museum Midlands\, Lysander Avenue\, Cosford\, Shifnal\, TF11 8UP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T134500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241024T073521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T112133Z UID:33151-1732628700-1732631400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting\, will take place on Tuesday 26 November from 1:45pm-2:30pm. \nFollowing the formal presentations\, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors. \nAt the end of the formal proceedings\, guests will have the opportunity to join the Winter Networking Event\, including an opportunity to participate in a unique aviation experience. Please note separate booking is required here. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing our members and hope you can join us. \nPlease note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM. \nAGM Notice \nAGM Agenda \nMM AGM Proxy Form \nFor details on dialling in or attendance\, please click here to email and request. \nPlease note: Our Winter Networking event is taking place immediately after the AGM at RAF Museum Midlands\, it is important that you register for the Winter Networking event separately\, for details and to register\, please click here. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-midlands-annual-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Royal Air Force Museum Midlands\, Lysander Avenue\, Cosford\, Shifnal\, TF11 8UP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241009T113940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T145930Z UID:32965-1732096800-1732120200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN PERSON Event: Innovations Against AMR 2024 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Innovations Against AMR event\, taking place place on Wednesday 20th November at Enterprise Wharf in Birmingham. \nThe event is running during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW)\, a global campaign to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance and encourage best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections. The Theme for WAAW 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act now”.   \nThis year\, our Innovations Against AMR Event is focused on novel developments within the field of combating AMR throughout the UK\, with a special focus on small and medium enterprises. We are interested in hearing from companies in various stages of spinning out and developing their ideas and providing a platform for discussion\, collaborations and advocacy against AMR.   \nThis event has grown year on year\, bringing together innovators\, researchers and other stakeholders working in this sector and has proven a great opportunity for networking and building collaborations. Medilink Midlands are pleased to be partnering with WMHTIA\,  Bruntwood\, Cytecom and the newly established UKRI AMR Network – ARREST AMR to deliver this event:  \n\nWMHTIA provides companies access to services and expertise that are essential in critically developing technologies. \n\n\nMedilink Midlands provides support services to healthcare businesses in the Midlands region\, including networking opportunities\, business development advice\, and access to funding. \n\n\nBruntwood SciTech is a property and innovation company that provides flexible workspace and support services to science and technology businesses. \n\n\nCytecom is a pioneering SME that has developed a rapid method for diagnosing bacterial infections and advocates for raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance.  \n\n\nThe ARREST-AMR (Accurate\, Rapid\, Robust\, and Economical One Health Diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance) network will work alongside seven other networks to bring together diverse expertise from academia\, industry\, government\, regulatory agencies\, and charities. They will foster collaborations\, drive innovation\, and develop effective strategies for implementing fit-for-purpose One Health AMR Diagnostics. \n\n  \n5 Reasons to Attend the 3rd Annual Innovations Against AMR Event\n1. Be at the forefront of AMR innovation: Connect with leading innovators\, researchers\, and industry experts driving advancements in combating antimicrobial resistance. Discover the latest breakthroughs and explore potential collaborations. \n2. Support SMEs and foster growth: Learn about innovative solutions developed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and contribute to their success. Network with like-minded individuals to create new partnerships and drive innovation. \n3. Gain valuable insights and knowledge: Attend engaging presentations and discussions on the latest trends and challenges in the field of AMR. Expand your understanding of the issue and stay ahead of the curve. \n4. Network with key stakeholders: Connect with representatives from organisations like Medilink Midlands\, WMHTIA\, Bruntwood\, Cytecom\, and the ARREST-AMR network. Build relationships and explore potential partnerships. \n5. Contribute to a global cause: Join the fight against antimicrobial resistance by attending this event. Be part of a community dedicated to raising awareness\, promoting best practices\, and driving positive change. \n  \nAgenda\n10:00am    Registration \n10:30am    Opening Remarks \n10:50am    Session 1: Understanding and Tackling the Multidimensional Challenges of AMR \n11:05am     Arrest AMR Network Introduction \n11:35am     Role of AMR Diagnostics in Primary Care \n11:50am     Comfort break \n12pm          Showcase of Innovators \n12:30pm    Lunch break \n1:15pm       Session 2: From Concept to Commercial \n2:15pm      Showcase of Innovators \n2:45pm      National Biofilm Innovation Centre \n3:15pm      Closing Remarks followed by networking \n4:30pm     Depart \n  \nSpeaker Information\n \nDr Enrico Marsili \nDr Enrico Marsili received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rome\, Italy. After postdoctoral research at University of Minnesota\, he took a Lecturer position at Dublin City University. In 2012\, he joined the newly formed Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering\, Singapore\, as Principal Scientist. In 2019\, he moved to Nazarbayev University as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Since 2022\, he is Associate Professor in Life Sciences and Healthcare at University of Nottingham\, Ningbo\, China. His research focuses on the characterisation of mixed biofilms using electrochemical methods and the development of novel bioprocess for efficient biosynthesis of commodity chemicals in biofilms. He collaborates with several institutions in China\, such as South China University of Technology (SCUT)\, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM). He has received competitive funding from Collaborative Research Programme and Marine Research Program (National Research Foundation\, Singapore)\, Public Utility Board\, Singapore\, and municipal level funding (Ningbo\, China). \n  \nDr Philip Turner \nDr Philip Turner is a senior researcher in the Infections\, Respiratory and Acute care Research Group and the Head of Operations of the HealthTech Research Centre in Community Healthcare (Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust) based at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. His research interests include the diagnosis and management of common infections and approaches to antimicrobial stewardship in community healthcare settings. Recent activities include co-leadership of the RAPTOR-C19 evaluations of point-of-care tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in community care\, trial management support for the trans-European VALUE-Dx PRUDENCE RCT of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic interventions for RTI\, and co-investigation on the NIHR and NHSE-funded TOUCAN evaluation of novel diagnostics for acute uncomplicated UTI. \n  \n  \nDr Abigail Moore \nDr Abi Moore is a practicing GP in London and a clinical researcher in the Infections\, Respiratory and Acute Care Research Group based at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Abi has a clinical and research interest in the care of older people in care homes. Her PhD is on understanding acute functional decline and its relationship to urinary tract infections in this patient group. Abi is co-lead of the DISCO UTI study which is developing new ways to accurately diagnose UTI in care home residents\, including approaches incorporating novel diagnostic tests. \n  \n  \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions). URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-design-for-health-med-tech-innovation-2/ LOCATION:Enterprise Wharf\, Innovation Birmingham\, Holt Street\, Birmingham\, B7 4BB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241108T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241009T123626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T131845Z UID:33033-1731060000-1731069000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands\, working in partnership with our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar\, has launched the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder programme\, designed to help founders discover a scalable business model for their new innovation. \nA highly practical programme\, and not a series of theoretical course of lectures\, the programme will comprise online events\, coaching\, peer networks/learning and one-to-one access to an expert network of leading sector experts and investors. \nTo find out more we are running two Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshops\, 7th November (read more\, book online here) at Charnwood Campus and 8th November in the West Midlands. \nProgramme: \n10:00am – Registration\, Refreshments and Networking\n10:30am – Welcome\, Medilink Midlands\n10:35am – Launch details of the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder\, Christian Kumar\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, Medilink Midlands\n12:00pm – Networking\n12:30pm – Finish \nOpen to all those interested in entering the programme or those interested in becoming an Innovation Builder Delivery Partner. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE ONLINE*\n*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Friday 1st November. \n\n\nMeet the Facilitator – Christian Kumar\, Chief Executive Office\, Medtech Makers Lab \nChristian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance\, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations. \nThroughout his career\, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors\, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling. \n  \nChristian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking\, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure\, Med Tech\, Construction\, and Energy. \nCurrently\, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals\, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-innovation-builder-ideation-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Salts Healthcare\, Unit 1\, Richard St\, Aston\, B7 4AA CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241009T115501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T132521Z UID:32972-1730973600-1730982600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Medilink Midlands\, working in partnership with our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar\, has launched the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder programme\, designed to help founders discover a scalable business model for their new innovation. \nA highly practical programme\, and not a series of theoretical course of lectures\, the programme will comprise online events\, coaching\, peer networks/learning and one-to-one access to an expert network of leading sector experts and investors. \nTo find out more we are running two Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshops\, 7th November at Charnwood Campus and 8th November in the West Midlands (booking information for the 8th will be available soon). \nProgramme: \n10:00am – Registration\, Refreshments and Networking\n10:30am – Welcome\, Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\n10:35am – Launch details of the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder\, Christian Kumar\, Entrepreneur in Residence\, Medilink Midlands\n12:00pm – Networking\n12:30pm – Finish \nOpen to all those interested in entering the programme or those interested in becoming an Innovation Builder Delivery Partner. \n \nCharnwood Campus Science\, Innovation and Technology Park have kindly provided the conference room for the event to take place and we are pleased that Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute are supporting this event.  The Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute is a collaborative endeavour between industry and educational partners to address the short- and long-term skills requirements. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE ONLINE*\n*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Thursday 31st October. \n\n\nMeet the Facilitator – Christian Kumar\, Chief Executive Office\, Medtech Makers Lab \nChristian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance\, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations. \nThroughout his career\, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors\, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling. \n  \nChristian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking\, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure\, Med Tech\, Construction\, and Energy. \nCurrently\, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals\, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-innovation-builder-ideation-workshop/ LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20241004T123150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T092129Z UID:32688-1730901600-1730910600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Patron Social DESCRIPTION:A high-end networking opportunity intended for our Patron Members to enjoy with Medilink Midlands.\nThis month’s Patron Social is being held at Everard’s Brewery in Leicester. \nThis event is invitation only and details will shared with Patron contacts via email. If you have missed your invitation please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/patron-social/ LOCATION:Everards Brewery\, Cooper Way\, Everards Meadows\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE19 2AN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T153000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240830T103231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T162111Z UID:32142-1729584000-1729611000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: The West Midlands Health Tech Showcase - Birmingham Tech Week DESCRIPTION:An all-day event celebrating the region’s world-class health and medtech advancements.\n\n\nThis unique gathering brings together innovators\, healthcare professionals\, industry leaders\, and support networks to explore the latest breakthroughs and collaborative opportunities. Plus\, discuss policy and the strategic vision for Tech in Health and Life Sciences. \nThe event will also feature an exhibition of innovators demonstrating their groundbreaking technologies and solutions\, including Aston Vision Science\, Championsys and FourPlus Immersive supported through the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA)\, as well as the Plug and Play Expo\, showcasing the latest batch of 11 innovative health tech startups on the Plug and Play accelerator program. \nAgenda \n\n\n8:00 Registration & Exhibition\n9:00 Welcome to HealthTech 2024\n9:05 Panel: The West Midlands: HealthTech Ecosystem\n10:00 WMHTIA presentation\n10:30 Break\n11:00 Medilink Midlands facilitated discussions::\n\nPolitical Landscape:\nStrategic Vision:\n\n\n11:30 The Changing Landscape of Healthcare and Life Sciences\n\nUnlocking Healthcare’s Hidden Demand\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n12:30 Lunch\n13:30 Plug & Play health tech accelerator batch 2 EXPO\n15:30 Exhibition\, Networking & Drinks Reception\n\nThe WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation & Technology\, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/west-midlands-health-tech-showcase/ LOCATION:Millenium Point\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, B4 7XG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240111T074335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T075354Z UID:28420-1727946000-1727974800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Our flagship event for the who’s who in the Midlands Life Sciences Sector is coming soon\, on Thursday 3 October we shall be collaborating and networking at a new venue – Coventry Building Society Arena. \nA new venue means\, more exhibitors\, more networking and more opportunities. \nMedilink Midlands Innovation Day will welcome the Midlands life sciences community to Coventry to share the latest inspiring developments from across the sector. The day sits proudly within our annual programme as the flagship event of the year for those in the Life Sciences sector. \nThe full day event includes: \n\nA conference of high profile sector specific inspiring speakers\n\n\nAn exhibition\n\n\nNetworking opportunities\nMore to be revealed over the coming months\n\nCentrally located the event pulls together academics\, clinicians and businesses from across the Midlands to come together at this renowned event to share ideas/network and forge partnerships. \nBookings are now closed. To enquire about availability\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com.\nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions). URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-midlands-innovation-day-2024/ LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240805T095700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T083506Z UID:31669-1726736400-1726747200@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum DESCRIPTION:Quarterly Member Forums are an ideal opportunity for members to connect\, generate ideas and hear first-hand updates around Medilink Midlands activity. A chance to have your voice heard and input into how your membership can better support our network within the Med-Tech and Life Science Sector. \nThe next member forum will include an update and round-up of Medilink Midlands activity from Chris Dyke\, Head of Connectivity and Joanne Maltby\, Head of Projects. \nWe’re keen to hear from our members in terms of the Medilink Midlands Events Programme. We want to ensure we’re continuously developing and offering events which are informative and fun! And so there’s an opportunity to give your input via roundtable discussion which will be held by our newly appointed Events Manager\, Linsey Horsepool. \nMember and host\, Adamson Jones are patent and trade mark attorneys\, specialising in obtaining intellectual property rights for businesses and organisations in the UK\, Europe and throughout the world\, and will share their insights into how they can support members. So\, if you have any IP questions\, this is your chance to ask the experts! \nImportantly\, Adamson Jones will be hosting a mini session which will cover information around the new IP Advance Funding. Find out more about the fund here.  \nIf the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link.  Online registration is essential.  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-members-forum-2-2/ LOCATION:Adamson Jones part of Gately\, Park View House\, 58 The Ropewalk\, Nottingham\, Nottinghamshire\, NG1 5DW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240918T143000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240731T144458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T102453Z UID:31583-1726654500-1726669800@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Growing the East of England Health and MedTech Cluster DESCRIPTION:    \nAttention Health and MedTech companies: If you’re looking to accelerate your growth\, don’t miss this event hosted by Medilink Midlands and Health Tech Enterprise. \nWith over 20 years of experience supporting MedTech and Life Sciences companies\, we invite you to hear directly from industry leaders\, regional support organisations\, and businesses that have already benefited from our assistance. \nThis event is also your chance to influence the future of support in the East of England and contribute to shaping the vision of a MedTech Cluster in the region. \n“SEHTA is delighted to partner with Medilink Midlands to talk to the audience about how SEHTA can support SMEs in the East of England from the MedTech and Life Sciences sector” – Neil Roberts\, Managing Director\, SEHTA \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn and have your voice heard! \nProgramme:  \n10:15am – Registrations\, Refreshments & Networking  \n11:00am – Host Welcome & Introduction\, James Fry\, Partner\, Head of Life Sciences\, Mills & Reeve \n11:05am – Strategic Overview & Welcome\, Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands & Dr Anne Blackwood\, CEO\, Health Tech Enterprise \n11:10am – The role of Health Innovation East in supporting companies to help generate improved heath and wealth in the East of England\, Philip Shelton\, Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead\, Health Innovation East \n11:30am – Turning ideas into successful medical devices\, Danny Godfrey\, Co-Founder & Director\, eg technology \n11:50pm – Leveraging Support for Success: My Journey of Innovation in the NHS\, Dr Shaobin Wu\, Co-Founder\, C-Prio Ltd \n12:05pm – Refreshments & Networking \n12:20pm – Health Tech Enterprise Support\, Max Bardwell\, Head of Business Development\, Health Tech Enterprise \n12:25pm – Medilink Midlands Support\, Raghul Senthilnathan\, Innovation Adviser\, Medilink Midlands \n12:30pm – SEHTA Support for SMEs\, Neil Roberts\, Managing Director\, SEHTA \n12:35pm – Anglia Ruskin University Support\, Dr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director\, Anglia Ruskin University \n12:40pm – Group Breakouts: What support you would like to see in the East of England and what a MedTech Cluster would look like  \n13:15pm – Closing Remarks and Next Steps\, Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands \n13:25pm – Lunch & Networking  \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE*\nPlease ensure that you secure your free place\, as spaces are limited and available on a first come\, first served basis\, priority will be given to East of England organisations. \n*Spaces are now full\, to be added to the waiting list email: events@medilinkmidlands.com \nHosted by: \n \nSpeaker Profiles:\n \n\nJames Fry\, Partner\, Head of Life Sciences\, Mills & Reeve\nJames is a leading life sciences lawyer and heads the firm’s multi-disciplinary life sciences practice. He specialises in advising businesses and organisations in the sector on intellectual property matters and complex commercial contracting. In particular\, James has longstanding and deep knowledge of research and technology collaborations\, intellectual property licensing and the distribution and promotion of medical and medicinal products. He also regularly advises on regulatory issues relevant to the sector\, such as product classification\, clinical trials and advertising. His clients include GSK\, Illumina\, F-star\, The Binding Site\, NRG Therapeutics\, Mission Therapeutics and Neurocrine Biosciences. James has been ranked in the Intellectual Property sections of Chambers and Partners for many years. The Directories describe James as “an excellent lawyer” (Legal 500) and “an outstanding IP practitioner and life sciences specialist” (Chambers). \n\nMelanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\nMelanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink\, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda). \n\nDr Anne Blackwood\, CEO\, Health Tech Enterprise\nAnne is Chief Executive of Health Tech Enterprise (HTE)\, a leading NHS innovation and technology consultancy based in Cambridge. Anne has been actively involved in intellectual property management and commercialisation of life science technologies for over 20 years. She is also Chair of the Medtech Accelerator\, a joint venture with public sector partners that awards proof of concept funding to develop medical technologies that meet a clinical need in the NHS. She was formerly Chair and co-founder of Medovate\, a venture backed innovation development company dedicated to the commercialisation of medical technologies created within the NHS. Anne is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services through technology and innovation.\n \n\nPhilip Shelton PhD\, Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead\, Health Innovation East \nPhilip joined Health Innovation East in 2020 from Philips and has over 20 years’ experience in life sciences\, NHS research and implementation and digital health. He specialises in AI and imaging and innovation focusing on helping the NHS reach their Net Zero targets.\nAs Head of Industry Partnerships and Net Zero Lead within our commercial team he is responsible for consulting and building a range of strategic partnerships with national and internation companies. These include Bayer\, Fujitsu\, Abbott and AstraZeneca. He is further supporting the two Imaging Networks in the East of England.  Philip also takes a lead role in the national Net Zero and sustainability portfolio and recently was commissioned to conduct two evaluation studies on Apollo Phase Change Solutions panels and the Net Zero benefits of the Abbott Indexor pre-analytics system. \n\nDanny Godfrey\, Co-Founder & Director\, eg technology\nDanny co-founded eg technology ltd in 2002\, with fellow director Andrew Ede. Based in Cambridge (UK)\, eg technology is a product design\, engineering and development consultancy\, specialising in the MedTech sector\, which has now grown to employ over 40 engineering and commercial staff.  With a BA and MEng in Engineering from Cambridge University and more than 20 years’ experience in product design and engineering\, Danny’s role is to provide corporate leadership\, develop new business opportunities and oversee the technical and strategic direction of projects. He has in depth knowledge of the entire project life cycle\, from the initial proposal writing\, technical & creative input\, design implementation\, review processes and the early identification of development risks. Motivating staff and nurturing client relationships are important aspects of Danny’s day-to-day work – valuing and developing our team of bright\, can-do people and ensuring clients are satisfied with what eg does have been the foundations of success for the company. \n \nDr Shaobin Wu\, Co-Founder\, C-Prio Ltd \nDr. Shaobin Wu is a Consultant Histopathologist and the newly appointed Trust Clinical Lead for Genomics at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust. With a deep passion for healthcare innovation\, Dr. Wu has played a key role in advancing digital transformation within the NHS. As a Topol Digital Fellow and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur\, she has developed valuable skills in agile project management\, person-centred design\, and the integration of digital technologies in healthcare.\nIn addition to her clinical roles\, Dr. Wu is the Co-founder of C-Prio Ltd\, where she takes the leadership role to leverage AI and automation to address critical challenges in NHS histopathology service\, particularly in cancer diagnostics. Her entrepreneurial journey is distinguished by the strategic support and funding she has received from the Arise ABOVE program\, which have been instrumental in progressing her visionary ideas towards impactful solutions. Through her leadership and commitment\, Dr. Wu continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare\, making meaningful contributions to both clinical practice and the broader entrepreneurial landscape. \n\nMax Bardwell\, Head of Business Development\, Health Tech Enterprise\nAn experienced professional in technology development and innovation\, Max Bardwell joined HTE in 2022 as Head of Business Development. His role is varied and includes developing new commercial partnerships\, opening up new market opportunities and driving sales growth.  Max has 20 years of experience in the development of scientific instrumentation and medical technologies and has worked for number of higher education institutions and spin out companies in research\, technology transfer and commercialisation of technology innovations. He has experience in the protection and exploitation of intellectual property\, project management and effective collaborative strategic partnership between industry and academia.  Max has a BSc in Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University\, an MBA from the Open University and a PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry from Nottingham Trent University. \n\nRaghul Senthilnathan\, Innovation Adviser\, Medilink Midlands\nRaghul is a dynamic Innovation Adviser with a master’s degree in Biotech and Pharma Management from UCL\, he has a very strong background in life sciences and healthcare innovation.  He has successfully founded two innovative start ups and has personal expertise in digital technologies. Raghul is skilled in leading accelerator programmes and supporting early stage companies to navigate challenges and realise their potential in contributing to the economy.  He also has expertise in coaching\, mentoring and business diagnostics to help innovators avoid pitfalls and succeed. \n \nNeil Roberts\, Managing Director\, SEHTA \nNeil has been the Managing Director since April 2021\, having previously been COO since July 2018. In July 2022\, Neil was appointed non-executive Chairman to the Board of Exhalation Technology Ltd\, which has attracted more than £11m in investor funding. In addition he is a business Mentor at Imperial College\, London\, as part of the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service.\nBased on more than 30 years as a Senior Executive in the medical technology market\, he has a track record of success in driving business development and growth\, via sales and marketing\, domestic and international distributor management\, market access\, major accounts\, new business integration\, and change management. This has been gained in the UK and in export both within an SME and market leading corporate environment.  His approach is based on pragmatism\, enabled by detailed market understanding\, with the highest importance placed on the execution of consequent action plans as the key to success.  He has managed product though NICE Technology Appraisal (TA)\, and other market access processes.  Served as Industry Representative on the RCOphth Working Party into the safety of laser eye surgery in the UK\, and as Chair of the Ophthalmic Special Interest Group at the ABHI.  A degree in Medical Biochemistry from London University has been enhanced by business management education at Ashridge and the completion of leadership studies at Harvard. \n\nDr Beverley Vaughan\, Arise Innovation Hubs Director\, Anglia Ruskin University\nBeverley joined the Arise Innovation Hubs as Director in June 2021\, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Beverley trained as a clinical scientist in Haematology and working at Cambridge and London University Hospitals.  Working in the innovation sector for the last 10 years with roles in Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC)\, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT) and the University of Oxford.  Whilst at SBC Beverley supported the development of translational research facilities and raised funding from multiple pharma and biotech companies for the Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegeneration. At CGT Beverley managed a wide portfolio of project from novel drug discovery spin outs to NHS led delivery of cell therapy products. Most recently she was responsible for the delivery of a drug discovery consortium-UKSPINE- pivoting traditional pathways to meet the demands of healthy aging with partners\, Universities of Oxford\, Dundee and Birmingham\, Medicines Discovery Catapult\, The Francis Crick Institute and Sanger Centre Cambridge.  Since joining Arise as Director Beverley has been working on building the life science strategy for their newest hub located on the Harlow Innovation Park\, leading on strategy\, fund raising and partnering activities to build a cluster of expertise within this synapse of the London-Cambridge corridor. She is also a member of the NC3Rs CRACKIT advisory panel. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-growing-the-east-of-england-health-and-medtech-cluster/ LOCATION:Mills & Reeve LLP\, Botanic House\, 100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 1PH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240723T192917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T091440Z UID:31495-1726133400-1726146000@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway - The Future of Healthcare with AI DESCRIPTION:                                                                                                                                                            With thanks to our event hosts: \nThe Medilink Midlands Strategic Innovation Gateways create an environment for innovation\, knowledge exchange\, business opportunities and networking. \nDelivered in partnership with a select consortium of experts from academia\, clinicians and industry\, the Medilink Midlands Strategic Innovation Gateways (SIG) will help to create intelligence and data which will be used to inform policy making and influence national and regional strategies for the sector. \nMedilink Midlands invites you to join the second in the series of SIG events\, to expand your knowledge of the medtech space\, specifically\, the future of healthcare with Artificial Intelligence (AI). \nAs a region\, the Midlands houses one of the greatest health and life sciences clusters and the largest number of medtech companies in the UK\, with over 1\,200 life sciences businesses supporting over 33\,000 high skilled jobs\, and an economy worth more than £200bn a year. \nHome to rapidly growing cluster of digital health companies and more digital startups than any other UK area outside of London – the Midlands is the powerhouse for the medtech and life sciences industry. \nThis event offers a gateway to representatives who can offer support and guidance with medtech developments and innovations\, connect you with academic\, business and clinical communities to help forge collaborative partnerships. \nProgramme:  \n9:30am – Registrations and Refreshments  \n10:00am – Welcome and Introductions\, Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies\, Nottingham Trent University and Chair of the MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway \n10:05am – Transforming Healthcare Through AI-Powered Innovation\, Dr Junaid Arshad\, Professor in Cyber Security\, Birmingham City University \n10:15am – AI and Intellectual Property in Healthcare\, Simon Cooper\, Managing Director\, Adamson Jones\n– Why does it matter?\n– Opportunities and threats\n– Recent legal developments\, case studies and examples\n– Recommendations \n10:40am – Reimagining operating rooms with AI vision\, Maks Kozarzewski\, COO\, VitVio \n11:05am – Refreshments\, Break and Networking  \n11:30am – AI Regulations and Medical Devices: Artificial Hope or Intelligent Solution\, Richard Bassett\, Principal Regulatory Consultant\, DLRC\n– Exploring various types of AI and their applications in healthcare\n– Essential regulatory considerations for integrating AI into medical devices\n– The impact of AI Act and Medical Device Legislation on AI-driven healthcare innovations \n11:55 – Integrating AI and Human-Centred Design in Healthcare: A Path to Better Outcomes\, James Lomas\, Co-Founder/CTO\, Blüm Health Ltd \n12:20pm – Closing Remarks Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies\, Nottingham Trent University and Chair of the MedTech Strategic Innovation Gateway \n12:30pm – Lunch and Networking \nCost and tickets: \nRegistrations are now closed. If you would like to book a ticket\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com. \n£20 plus VAT for members of Medilink\n£40 plus VAT for non-members\n£10 plus VAT for students \nTo receive the member or student discount code email events@medilinkmidlands.com.\nPlease enter the code when you purchase your tickets and the amount will be amended automatically. \nSpeaker Profiles:\n\nMedTech SIG Chair: Professor Philip Breedon\, Professor of Smart Technologies\, Nottingham Trent University\nPhilip holds multiple positions and interests surrounding medical technologies\, with his research interests and latest projects centred on new and emerging technologies and materials\, including surgical robotics\, extended reality technologies and environments\, the surgical pathway and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical applications. \n \nDr Junaid Arshad\, Professor in Cyber Security\, Birmingham City University\nJunaid is a Professor in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University. He has 15 years of research experience and expertise in investigating and addressing cybersecurity challenges for diverse computing paradigms such as High Performance Computing\, Cloud computing\, IoT\, and blockchain. He is actively engaged in investigating the opportunities and threats of Machine Learning and AI\, exploring the use of AI-based systems to address specific challenges as well as security and trustworthiness of ML and AI systems.\nJunaid is continuously engaged with businesses to support their needs especially with respect to digital transformation and trustworthy use of technological advancements to solve everyday problems. He has led number of projects in collaboration with industrial partners funded by Innovate UK and other third party funding agencies. He is currently leading BCU team for West Midlands Healthtech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) project where the team is supporting 15+ Healthtech organisations within West Midlands region with their specific product development and technology enhancement needs\, many of which are focused on leveraging AI and ML to advance their products.\nJunaid is an alumnus of the Innovate UK & DCMS funded CyberASAP programme\, commercially prototyping the CyMonD system for effective monitoring & defence of IoT-based systems against cyber-threats. Junaid has successfully achieved research funding from UK and overseas funding agencies\, and has worked as a security specialist for a number of EU funded projects with experience of developing bespoke security solutions.  Junaid has successfully published high quality research within cybersecurity and has more than 70 publications at high quality venues including journals\, book chapters\, conferences and workshops. He regularly serves on editorial boards and programme committees of different journals and conferences. \n  \n \nSimon Cooper\, Managing Director\, Adamson Jones\nSimon is managing director of Adamson Jones\, a dedicated firm of patent and trade mark attorneys within the professional services group Gateley.\nSimon’s patent practice covers a wide range of different technologies\, but with a particular focus on medical devices\, including mechanical\, electrical\, and software-based technology for medical applications. Simon has particular experience working for successful\, innovative manufacturers and spin-out companies\, assisting his clients in navigating competitor IP rights\, and creating patent\, registered design and registered trade mark portfolios around valuable technology and product ranges. \n \nMaks Kozarzewski\, COO\, VitVio\nMaks is the COO at VitVio\, a startup using computer vision and AI to make operating rooms more efficient. Before joining VitVio\, Maks led UK’s top-ranked team competing in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition\, gaining him Forbes “25 under 25” title for his contributions to the space. He also developed medical diagnostic devices at a leading technology consultancy and has experience in public policy. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Edinburgh. \n\nRichard Bassett\, Principal Regulatory Consultant\, DLRC\nRichard is a medical device quality and regulatory professional\, with a comprehensive background encompassing the utilisation\, research\, and manufacturing of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). Currently serving as a Principal Regulatory Consultant at DLRC\, a renowned regulatory affairs consultancy with a team of over 80 highly qualified regulatory professionals\, Richard operates from the UK office\, contributing to DLRC’s success in strategically located offices across the UK\, Germany\, and the US. \nRichard brings over 14 years of extensive experience within the medical device industry. He has held roles including quality management\, regulatory compliance\, and clinical strategy development. His expertise extends to effective supplier engagement and guiding product development. Richard’s professional journey has traversed roles with a legal manufacturer\, consultancy positions\, and contributions to a Notified Body.  Richard holds a master’s degree in molecular biology\, complemented by a second master’s degree in medical law\, which specifically focused on UK and EU Medical Device Regulations. His dedication to sharing and imparting his knowledge is evident through his five-year tenure as a lecturer on medical device regulatory affairs at Cambridge University\, where he has made valuable contributions to the BioEnterprise MSc course.  As a Principal Regulatory Consultant at DLRC\, Richard continues to bring his wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to navigate the complex landscape of medical device regulations\, contributing to DLRC’s reputation as an award-winning consultancy. \n\nJames Lomas\, Co-Founder/CTO\, Blüm Health Ltd\nJames has demonstrated a diverse and impactful career spanning several key positions. With over a decade of experience\, he has been pivotal in various leadership roles. At Blüm Heath\, he currently holds the position of Co-Founder and Chief Technical & Product Officer since October 2019. In this capacity\, he has built and advised the product and technical strategy\, whilst growing and managing the respective teams.\nJames has previously worked in leadership roles within large tech companies\, most recently at Blue Prism. Complex systems were a part of the Blue Prism software ecosystem\, pioneering the category of Robotic Process Automation\, a field recognised globally for its innovation\, with Blue Prism being voted into the MIT top 50 smartest companies from 2016-2021. James has successfully coordinated and delivered product leadership\, solution design and execution of the cloud portfolio of products during this period up until their acquisition by SS&C. He also championed and established the Design System with internal and external interactions within teams and customers for future products.\nHis expertise spans diverse sectors\, including Finance\, Venture Capital\, Banking\, FinTech\, and Health Tech. His extensive experience in project leadership\, coupled with his technical proficiency\, has enabled him to drive innovation and growth within these organisations. In the Finance and Venture Capital sectors\, he has collaborated with stakeholders to identify procedural frictions\, commercial opportunities\, and develop strategies aligning with market trends\, innovation landscape\, and financial goals. His contributions in Banking and FinTech involve developing technology-driven solutions to enhance financial services and customer experiences\, while ensuring regulatory compliance. In Health Tech\, as indicated by his work with clients like the NHS\, he focuses on integrating technology to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. His experience working with both public and private companies has given him a deep understanding of various organisational structures and market dynamics. \nThis event is in collaboration with:  \n                  URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medtech-strategic-innovation-gateway/ LOCATION:STEAMHouse Birmingham\, Belmont Row\, Birmingham\, B4 7RQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T113000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240731T083602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T130344Z UID:31603-1724149800-1724153400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:ONLINE Event: Master the Art of Pitching - Your Pitch Deck\, Perfected DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of creating pitch decks that fall flat? Join our upcoming webinar to discover the secrets to crafting a pitch deck that captivates your audience and secures funding.\nLearn from industry experts as they share proven tips and tricks to: \n\nIdentify the key elements of a winning pitch deck\nAvoid common pitfalls that can derail your presentation\nCreate a compelling narrative that resonates with investors\nDesign visually stunning slides that leave a lasting impression\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to elevate your pitching game! \nSpeaker Biography \nGary Hyem \nGary is a Corporate Finance Partner at Azets\, a leading UK accounting firm which is focussed on advising privately owned\, entrepreneurial businesses. \nOriginally qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen\, Gary has for the last 30 years been advising owners\, management teams and entrepreneurs on executing their strategic plans including acquisitions\, exits\, mergers\, management buyouts and raising related finance for development capital\, acquisition funding or working capital. \nGary has worked with businesses with deal sizes ranging from a pound to over £150m across a broad range of sectors including industrial manufacturing / engineering\, logistics\, healthcare\, business services\, and technology. \nGary has worked in the Corporate Finance transactional teams at PwC\, EY\, Clearwater International and FRP\, amongst others.  He has also spent five years as a partner in a private equity fund originating\, structuring and managing equity investments in growing businesses. \nHe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and also holds the ICAEW’s CF certification. \nOutside of work\, Gary enjoys rugby\, football\, DIY and being a Dad and taxi service to his children. \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions). URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/wmhtia-master-the-art-of-pitching/ LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240722T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240621T102255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T161321Z UID:30777-1721664000-1721669400@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:Member Benefits showcase - International Focus DESCRIPTION:Exclusive invitation for Medilink Midlands members.\nJoin us on 22nd July as we showcase our new international service offer.\nJo Bekis\, Head of Partnerships at Medilink Midlands will highlight a Multi City Trade Mission opportunity during October 2024 with wrap around services and travel funding for those members who are seeking to expand into the USA and Canadian market. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand what the offer includes: \n\nRecap on international supporting services\nOverview of the Trade Mission\nThe opportunities in USA/Canada\nTravel funding up to 70%\nQ&A\n\nJoining us from Innovate UK\, Claire Gregory\, will explain the funding opportunity and process including what it can be used for and the application process. Members will also hear from Raj Theper from the UK Export Academy who will share how they can support your journey of exporting and expanding your overseas market. Plus\, Andrea Collins\, from the Global Export Department\, covering funding via Ashfield district council AAG and free ‘Export for Readiness’ reviews. \nCity of Mentor\, Ohio\, USA \nThe City of Mentor\, a regional economic hub just east of Cleveland\, Ohio\, is home to numerous medtech/biotech firms\, including the STERIS Corporation.  For the last six years\, the City of Mentor has enjoyed a relationship with Medilink Midlands to assist those looking further explore operating in the US market.  We specialize in a concierge-based approach to business relationship building\, introducing companies to a world-class and affordable healthcare ecosystem in Northeast Ohio\, partnering with internationally known entities like the Cleveland Clinic\, and companies across the region to find matchmaking opportunities for international companies\, and providing soft-landing experience and various incentives to companies looking to establish a North American presence. Click here to find out more on City of Mentor. \n  \nBrampton\, Canada \nBrampton is a city that embraces the world. We have a talented\, diverse and youthful workforce. \nWe are a fast-growing and vibrant city located in the Greater Toronto Area in the middle of Canada’s innovation corridor.  Brampton is attracting talent and investment from around the world and business is booming. \nToronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school is under construction in Brampton\, bringing health care innovation and inspiring a focus on growing our MedTech sector guided by the City’s new MedTech taskforce.   Brampton is home to industry giants\, including Medtronic\, Boston Scientific\, Dynacare\, Taro Pharmaceuticals and Canon. \n40% of Canada’s Life Sciences companies are in the Greater Toronto Area and Brampton is on the cusp of an exiting phase of growth. Click here to find out more on Brampton. \nThere will be a Q&A session with the full panel to answer any of your questions on this new service\, the opportunity\, ongoing support\, funding\, and regulation. \nIn the first instance\, following the webinar\, attendees will be invited to complete an online Expression of Interest to join this exciting Trade Mission led by Medilink Midlands. \nPlease note\, we have 8 company places available\, which will be offered on a first come first served basis (who meet the criteria) with priority given to Medilink Midlands members. *terms apply for the travel fund and is led by our funded partners. \nTo find out more about the benefits of joining our Medilink Midlands community\, visit >>>  https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/membership-benefits/ \nWho should attend? \nTargeted towards established businesses who have been trading for 3 years +\, and ready to start exporting or already exporting. URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/member-benefits-showcase-international-focus/ LOCATION:Online via GoToWebinar CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240718T180000 DTSTAMP:20260407T183920 CREATED:20240115T192257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T073715Z UID:28464-1721314800-1721325600@staging.medilinkmidlands.com SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Summer Networking DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands for an afternoon of networking with some of the region’s finest as we host our Summer Networking event.\nThis year\, we are theming the event around a summer festival\, so dust off your brightly-coloured clothing and join us for an afternoon of entertainment\, great food and garden games!\nThe event is a great opportunity for you to socialise with your colleagues\, and make new connections within the Midlands med-tech and life science sector in a fun and laid-back environment. \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \n  \n\nAgenda\n3pm           Guests arrival and welcome drink\n3:30pm     Welcome on behalf of Medilink Midlands and event sponsor Adamson Jones\n3:45pm     Garden games\, entertainment and networking at leisure\n                          *food to be served at 4:30pm\n6pm            Guests depart\n  \nTickets\n1 x free ticket per member organisation \nNon-member tickets: £50 \nAdditional Member tickets: £35 (includes 30% discount) \nNB. Please email info@medilinkmidlands.com for booking codes. \n  \nWith thanks to event sponsor: URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-midlands-summer-networking/ LOCATION:The Manor House\, Woodhouse Rd\, Quorn\, LE12 8AL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR