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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Building Resilient High-Growth\, Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster: Finance and Investment
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 10th March \nTimes: 08:30am – 4:30pm \nVenue: Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park \nAgenda\n08:30 – 09:15 | Arrival\, Registration & Networking \n09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome & Opening Remarks \n“The East Midlands gateway from innovation to commercialisation and manufacturing; Part 2: finance and investment.” \nGosia Khrais BSc (Hons)\, PGDip\, CQI\, Director\, Charnwood Campus \nAbigail Philips\, Delivery and HTC Manager\, Medilink Midlands \n09:30 – 09:50 | Keynote Address \n09:50 – 10:00 | ‘From Connection to Amplification: Collaborating for Life Sciences Growth at Charnwood Campus” \nSue Tilley\, Chair of the Leicestershire Business Voice \nReclaiming leadership in life Sciences Manufacturing and how it gets financed \n10:00 – 10:15 | Industry Perspective “Driving investment/capital attractiveness through manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement” \n10:15 – 10:45 | Panel 1: Building a Resilient Life Sciences Manufacturing Ecosystem. Moderated discussion with leaders from: \n\nTBC\nNick Smiley\, Kindeva\nAndy Lewis\, Quotient\n\nModerator: Graeme Cameron\, CEO Pennine Healthcare \nLive Polling: 5min \nNotes: \n\nWhat makes manufacturing assets bankable vs uninvestable?\nHow do GMP\, automation\, and continuous improvement reduce investor risk?\nWhat do lenders and strategic investors want to see before committing capital?\n\n10:50 – 11:20 | Networking Break & Expo \n11:20 – 11:35 | Importance of scaling “Why is it important to scale and how HINs can help Innovators to scale? ” \nNicole McGlennon\, Managing Director at Health Innovation Network East Midlands \nNat Hutley\, Founder and CEO\, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity \n11:35 – 12:05 | Panel 2: Financing Scale – What Investors Fund\, What They Don’t\, and Why  \n\nBen Reasbeck\, Barclay Life Sciences Lead\nChristian Kumar\, MedTech Lab Makers\nAndrew Mumford\, CEO of Initiate Consultancy\nSam Stephens\, TBAT\nLewis Stringer\, BBB\n\nModerator:  Nat Hutley\, Founder and CEO\, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity \nLive Polling: 5min \nNotes:  \n\nWhy founders fail to secure capital\nHow platform models de-risk innovation for investors\nHow regions benefit when capital and infrastructure align\n\n12:05 – 12:20 | Spotlight Talk: MedTech Makers Lab Launch: The first Pan European Clinical Development Organisation overing                                                  Innovation\, Funding\, Clinical Adoption and Scale \nChristian Kumar\, Founder MedTech Makers Lab \n12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch & Expo \n13:30 -13:50 | Sponsor Talks  \n\nMarks & Clerk LLP\nSotas\n\n13:50 – 14:00 |  DSIT’s East Midlands lead for the TechFirst programme  \n14:00 – 14:15 | Resilient Health Supply Chains: Strategic Assets for Investors in the UK \nJan Godsell\, Dean at Loughborough Business School\, Prof of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy \n14:15 – 14:30 | Regulatory Innovation for Faster Adoption: “Regulation as a Value Lever – Why regulation is not just a hurdle\, but a critical lever for de-risking innovation and  attracting funding.” \nDavid Hawkins\, Medical Device Regulatory\, Quality and Compliance Consultant Sotas \n14:30 – 15:00 | Panel 3: From an Innovator to a CEO: \n\nKieran Borrett\, Director\, Plug and Play\nNat Hutley\, Founder and CEO\, Koodos Private Markets Venture Capital & Private Equity\nDavid Hawkins\, Medical Device Regulatory\, Quality and Compliance Consultant Sotas\nHelen Compton\, Stakeholder Engagement Manager\, NIHR\n\nModerator: Al Mills\, Director of Business Development and Growth Specialist\, Sequel Consultants \nLive Polling: 5min \nNotes: \n\nHow regulatory innovation reduces time-to-revenue\nWhat investors misunderstand about MHRA vs EMA vs FDA\nHow early regulatory engagement affects valuation\n\n15:00 – 15:30 | Innovators’ pitches \n15:30 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks & Call to Action\n                                Abigail Philips\, Delivery and HTC Manager\, Medilink Midlands \n15:45 – 16:30 | Networking Reception
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/building-resilient/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Venturefest West Midlands 2026
DESCRIPTION:       \nDate: Tuesday 10th March \nTimes: 09:00am – 5:00pm \nVenue: Billy Wright Stand\, Molineux Stadium\, Waterloo Road\, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR \n\n\n\n\nThe leading innovation and entrepreneurship conference in the region\n\n\n\nVenturefest West Midlands provides investors\, innovators and entrepreneurs the chance to meet\, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration\, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies. \nBeing supported locally by business\, universities\, science parks and business support organisations\, Venturefest is a leading conference supporting the region’s innovative entrepreneurs and businesses to flourish. \nVenturefest is a free event which will take place on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at the Billy Wright Stand at Molineux Stadium\, Wolverhampton. \nThis year’s programme will include industry leaders delivering insightful talks and delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions\, workshops and network in the exhibition area. \nKey themes this year include: \n\nLeadership\nAI & Digital Transformation\nCommercialisation\nInvestment\nSustainability\n\nYou can keep up to date with the Programmes updates via our website. \nRunning alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Pitch Up\, a pitching competition for business owners\, giving a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors. Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards. \nPlease note we will be sharing catering and accessibility requirements with the venue on 14 February 2026. We may be unable to accommodate any special requirements after this date. \nYour information may be shared with other partners and organisations in relation to this event. For more information visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/policies\n \nImportant Notice to Venturefest Attendees: \nIt has come to our attention that contact information of Venturefest attendees is reportedly being offered for sale. We wish to clarify that this is a fraudulent activity. Please be assured that we uphold the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. Under no circumstances do we sell or share your contact information with third parties. Your trust and privacy are paramount to us. If you have any concerns or require further clarification\, please do not hesitate to contact us at questions@wmca.org.uk
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/venture-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Molineux Stadium\, Billy Wright Stand\, Molineux Stadium\, Waterloo Road\, Wolverhampton\, WV1 4QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:In-Person: BioWales in London conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 18th March \nTime: 08:30am – 5:00pm \nVenue: Victoria House\, 37-63 Southampton Row\, London\, WC1B 4DR \n\n \nDetails\nMediWales will be holding their annual BioWales in London conference\, in collaboration with the BioIndustry Association\, on the 18th March 2026. \nBioWales in London is supported by Browne Jacobson and kindly hosted by Pioneer Group at Victora House. \nThis conference will bring together industry and health to showcase Welsh innovation in life sciences\, including MedTech\, diagnostics and NHS collaborations. Delegates will have the chance to discuss the latest breakthroughs and advancements in these fields while exploring new opportunities for growth and collaboration. \nThe day will feature presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey. There will also be an expert investor programme\, helping delegates to understand more about funding avenues and how to navigate them. \nAdditionally\, the programme will highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities\, with our session ‘Working with the Welsh NHS’ covering clinical access\, adoption and clinical trials. \nThe BioWales in London conference is kindly supported by Welsh Government and NHS Wales. \nBioWales in London is free to attend for MediWales members\, with a discounted delegate rate available for partner organisation members. \nClick here to find out more: https://mediwales.com/event/biowales-in-london-2026/
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/biowales-in-london-conference/
LOCATION:Victoria House\, Bloomsbury Square\, London\, WC1B 4DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Leicestershire Innovation Clinics 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 19th March 2026 \n\n\n\n\nVenue: Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB \nA 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. \nWe are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations. \nFirst 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 \nTo continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region\, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched. \nHosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively\, enables innovators to benefit from confidential 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. \nExpertise will include: \nAcademic\, clinical\, IP\, regulatory\, clinical adoption\, innovation test beds\, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities. \nWho should apply? \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\nBooking information: \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please complete this short online application form here. \nThese workshops have proved extremely popular\, so early booking is recommended. \nDeadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is Thursday 26th February. \nNote: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms. \nPlease note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub\, consisting of: \n\nHealth Innovation East Midlands\nLeicestershire Academic Health Partners\nUniversity Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust\nLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust\nLeicester\, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board\nUniversity of Leicester\n\nFunded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/leicestershire-innovation-clinics-19-03-2026/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Founders Live Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:       \nDate: Thursday 19th March \nTimes: 5:30pm – 8:30pm \nVenue:  Mills & Reeve\, 98-100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, CB2 1PH \n\nThe ultimate entrepreneurial experience and global pitch competition returns to Cambridge\n\n\n\nWomen in Tech Edition.\nFounders Live returns to Cambridge hosted in Mills & Reeve‘s fantastic offices within the heart of Cambridge. \nFounders Live is a pitch & networking event\, where five handpicked companies take the hot seat\, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. \nHere’s what you can look forward to: \nFireside Chat: An insightful conversation with inspiring women shaping the tech and startup ecosystem. \nPitch Competition: Watch five inspiring female founders / leaders showcase their innovative businesses\, each with just 99 seconds to pitch! \nLive Q&A: Engage with the founders directly in a 4-minute Q&A session. \nVoting: Vote for your winner and support women entrepreneurs! \nSo bring your friends and coworkers\, grab some food and drink\, get to know your local entrepreneurs\, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the UK.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/founders-live-cambridge-2/
LOCATION:Mills & Reeve\, Botanic House\, 100 Hills Road\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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