Medical Technology UK
2024-03-13 09:00 - 2024-03-14 17:00 (Europe/London) | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
Medical Technology UK is the Exhibition & Conference for medical device engineering.
The two day conference includes speakers from Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Owen Mumford, Johnson & Johnson and our key note speaker is Professor Tony Young OBE, National Clinical Lead for Innovation at NHS England.
You can view the full content programme below at:
Learning Programme
Women in Medtech Forum
In tandem with the conference is the exhibition, which showcases the expertise and knowledge of approx. 130 specialist companies.
Each exhibitor provides a product or service that could potentially enhance and expedite your design to commercialisation process.
See the full EXHIBITOR LIST
The entire event is FREE to attend, as is the car parking and you can REGISTER HERE

TBAT Innovation Workshop: Finance - All you need to know to fund your business growth
2024-03-20 13:00 - 16:30 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
This free-to-attend online workshop is designed to delve into the innovative solutions you need to know in order to fund your business growth. Discussion around problems, challenges and opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of funding barriers – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
This workshop, will be run as part of The Innovation Challenge, which has been designed by a group of well established experts, to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs by leveraging the expertise of our unique partner network.
This event is one of four interactive workshops, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow and succeed. All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process, please click here.
This informative and interactive Finance workshop sponsored by Modus Accountants will consist of short presentations, Q&A’s, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end. Take a look below at our workshop speakers and the topics they will be covering.

The UK-China Business Forum 2024
2024-03-20 13:30 - 17:30 | London, London, United Kingdom
CBBC’s upcoming flagship event: The UK-China Business Forum 2024 will take place on 20th March in London’s Landmark hotel.
The half-day conference will be followed by CBBC’s Spring Reception, and will focus on the geopolitics of trade: with leading industry experts exploring opportunities in key strategic sectors, including transportation and EV evolution and biosciences and healthcare, as well as considering topics around supply chain and risk management.
The event will offer plentiful opportunities for networking and knowledge-exchange.
Please note: Medilink members are invited to attend this event at the same rate as CBBC members – please email: info@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the code.

Venturefest West Midlands 2024
2024-03-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Connecting Investors, Innovators and Entrepreneurs in the West Midlands. Venturefest 2024, brings together regional businesses, universities, science parks and business support organisations.​
Venturefest West Midlands will be held on 21st March 2024 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
​Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations Venturefest provides entrepreneurs, investors and innovators the chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies.
Medilink Midlands is proud to be gold sponsors of Venturefest. Our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar will be chairing our session within the conference programme. Be sure to join the conference at 11:10-12pm for Four Ps of successful Product development – People, Planet, Partnership and Profit, speakers include:

Melanie Davidson, CEO, Medilink Midlands (Partnerships)
Dave Phasey, Projects Director, 3P Innovation (People)
Marcelle Batson-Warner, Founder & CEO, One Stop Engineering (Planet)
Mark Evans, Partner, Crowe LLP (Profit)

Medilink Midlands will also be prominent in the exhibition hall with the following invited companies:
MICA Biosystems
Cytecom
Sonotu
B13 AI
​Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Minerva Birmingham 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.
A key feature of Venturefest West Midlands, the programme featuring industry leaders delivering insightful, challenging and inspiring keynote and panel discussions. Running alongside these sessions will include interactive workshop sessions delivered by our expert partners.
View the Venturefest 2024 programme here.
Read more online here

Interactive tool webinar: new product verification, validation and testing
2024-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join The Open University and InterAct for the launch of a tool for designing customer and regulation focused verification, validation and testing (VVT) plans for your new product or technology development. This event aims to demonstrate why the industry should invest and how they can focus on critical product verification, validation, and testing activities focused on key “Voice of customer” (VoC) and “Voice of Regulation” (VoR) concerns.
Many low or zero-emission technologies for decarbonisation are still in prototype phases that need coordinated development and enhanced testing across different uses and stages of development (HM Government, 2021). However, new product/technology verification, validation, and testing processes are highly complex for both technology developers and the industry who want to adopt these technologies.
How will this event benefit my business?
Joining this session will demystify the complex process with case studies, break down the steps of the VVT process, and demonstrate this process using an online interactive tool.
The tool will be freely available for the participants to use in their business context and provide feedback for further development. Participants will also be able to collaborate in future case studies, provide input on the research direction, and co-create useful solutions tailored to them.
Agenda:

10.00 : Welcome and Introduction – Dr Khadija Tahera, The Open University
10.20: Keynote Talk – Dr Andrew Halfpenny, Director of Technology – nCode Products, Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer UK Ltd.
11:00: The process and tool: case study – Dr Khadija Tahera
11.40: Live Q&A
How you can get involved – – Dr Khadija Tahera, The Open University

Click here to book your place.

The Future of Medical Technology Manufacturing Workshop
2024-03-27 09:30 - 15:30 | The Manufacturing Technology Centre, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU
The medical technologies manufacturing industry is an essential engine for the Midlands’ economic growth, innovation, healthcare improvement, global trade, skills development, and healthcare resilience. This multifaceted role underscores its importance in both the regional and national contexts.
In this workshop, attendees will:

Explore together the visions and future business models for the sector.
Jointly identify the drivers that change the sector.
Identify the organisational changes required and how to prepare for them.
Suggest the broader ecosystem capabilities needed in readiness for this future.
Co-create a plan of action for the kinds of change everyone can invest in and trust.

InterAct will take you through the foreseeable changes that lie ahead and work with you to develop the flexibility that will allow you to pivot to be equally productive and sustainable in different scenarios, delivering progress with purpose.
The InterAct Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems research team has published a vital report that brings you the information you need, at your fingertips, outlining four potential future scenarios and the associated opportunities for the manufacturing world.
The four potential alternatives for the digital manufacturers of tomorrow we suggest are:

Productivity Powerhouse
Flexibility as Standard
Sustainability Champion
Happy and Sustainable Workforce

This is an important opportunity to anticipate future technological changes and plan to be prepared for developments in AI and other future technologies and make the necessary changes sooner rather than later to keep our region’s manufacturers competitive.
Click here to register your interest.

Health Innovation East Midlands Surgical Innovation Exchange
2024-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) would like to invite innovators who provide solutions which can positively impact our local surgical pathways (from initial referral to post operative care) to apply to showcase their innovation at our next Surgical Innovation Exchange.

The event will take place virtually and will allow innovators to present their solution to an audience of NHS colleagues across the region.
Health Innovation East Midlands consulted with patients and stakeholders in the East Midlands to outline the key challenges experienced both working in and navigating through the local surgical pathways. The innovations and innovative solutions that they will be selecting to showcase at this event will directly address these challenges. Presentations from innovators will be followed by a Q&A session with NHS colleagues, and HIEM can help to facilitate connections between NHS colleagues and innovators following the event.
Click for more information and to apply for your place.
*Application window open until Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 12pm.

Avoiding FDA holds - import with success into the US
2024-04-11 12:00 - 12:45 | Online
Details
Webinar hosted by YSDS Life Science
Avoid FDA Holds
The essential steps for importing your FDA related product into the US with success.
As thousands of other pharmaceutical companies, you may be struggling with importing your pharmaceutical products into the US.
The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) is an agency with rigorous rules & regulations that acts as a protective wall around North America, and only allows products to pass that have checked every single box on their long lists.
Join our webinar to learn:

About the FDA, their purpose and processes
The important steps of meeting FDA regulations
What to do if your product is put on an “FDA hold”

Our speakers will unravel the way towards FDA clearance and give you the best tips & tricks for succeeding with your US imports.
Please click here to register your place.

Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-19 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
We’re pleased to announce we’ll be joining over 500 exhibitors with a presence at MACH24, as part of the Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024, co-located in Hall 6 of the NEC. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from InterAct Co-director, Professor Jan Godsell, as she discusses all things InterAct.
InterAct will be based on a stand located at 6-681 on the show floorplan, by the Seminar Theatre. We’ll be engaging with businesses from across the manufacturing sector, sharing the latest insights and outputs from the wide range of projects we’ve funded.
As part of our participation, Professor Jan Godsell will be delivering a talk entitled ‘From Human Insight to Human Action – InterAct and the Future of Manufacturing’. Taking place as part of the seminar programme on the Seminar Theatre stage from 14:00 – 14:30, Tuesday 16th April. This talk will provide an overview of our full programme of research. Professor Godsell will be highlighting some of the key themes of our work and showcasing how our insights can support sustainability, resilience, productivity, and wellbeing.
To register your place, please click here.

Partners and Pastries - Business Networking Event
2024-04-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Join TBAT Innovation and Medilink Midlands for the Partners and Pastries Breakfast Networking Event.
The event will take place at Charnwood Campus in Loughborough on Tuesday 16th April, from 8am.
Attendees can expect:

Speed networking: Engage with a diverse group of professionals in a relaxed setting
Breakfast refreshments
Introduction by Sam Stephens, Founding Director, TBAT Innovation
Brief overview of Medilink Midlands by Jo Bekis, Head of Partnerships, Medilink Midlands
90-second pitch opportunities from TBAT partners

Please note: Partners are invited to take a 90-second pitch slot – selected Partners will be advised prior to the event. If you are interested in pitching, please email jor@tbat.co.uk.
Attendance is free of charge, but registration is essential. Please register using code MM15 (limited to one place per organisation).
Click to book your place.

IN-PERSON EVENT: City of Mentor Networking
2024-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The Alchemist, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2DA, United Kingdom
The City of Mentor, a manufacturing, professional, and retail economic hub located just outside Cleveland, Ohio, USA that is Ohio’s 5th largest manufacturing center and 6th largest retail center can be your company’s gateway to the US market.
With their connections with numerous entities in the United States, particularly in healthcare, aerospace, and precision manufacturing, the City of Mentor’s concierge-based approach can provide many benefits for small to medium sized firms looking to explore connections and investment opportunities in the North American market.
The Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chambers of Commerce and City of Mentor invite you to join them at an exclusive Business Reception at The Alchemist, Birmingham.
Join us for the opportunity to meet with key contacts as part of this delegation that have travelled to the UK to explore business partnerships.
Schedule

5:00pm: Guest Arrival/Networking
5:45pm:Welcome from GBTCC/City of Mentor
6:00pm: Networking
7:00pm: Event close

Refreshments and canapes will be provided.
Why attend?
Some of our international members will be at this event and you can join us to celebrate our fantastic international partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to network with your fellow transatlantic members!

Booking
Member Price: Free
Future Faces Members: £15
Non-Member Price: £50
Book Here

Event sponsorship available for just £250+VAT

IN PERSON: Making Pharmaceuticals 2024
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-24 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading free-to-attend Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Conference takes place in person at the Coventry Building Society Area. This annual event brings together expert speakers, leading suppliers and hundreds of industry professionals from across the whole supply chain, for two days of new thinking, new products and new connections.
Key event features include:
– 7 conference streams dedicated to GMP and GDP
– 90+ speakers
– 100+ Exhibitors with products and services to support your business from discovery to distribution
– 3 networking zones
– Awards dinner
– Free parking and breakfast when you arrive before 10am
For more information on attending or exhibiting, visit www.makingpharma.com

WEBINAR: How a LIMS Supports Cybersecurity
2024-04-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
Concerned about your lab data security? Interactive Software are delighted to be hosting a free, live webinar on Thursday 25th April from 2.30pm – 3.30pm for Laboratory Managers and professionals who would like to understand more about how a LIMS can support cybersecurity.
The agenda will include:
Training and Awareness
Protecting User Accounts
Regular Software Updates and Patch Management
Access Control and Privilege Management
Network Security Measures
Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
Data Encryption
Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection
Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management
We will guide you through how a centralised, secure laboratory information management system that uses modern data encryption methods, authentication protocols and technology can protect your valuable data while still providing connectivity with your other systems to give scientists what they need to carry out their research and testing activities.
For more information and to register your interest, please visit: https://loom.ly/_dcthJ8

Product Development & Protection Workshop - Design and protect your innovation
2024-05-22 13:00 - 16:30 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
This free-to-attend workshop, which will run as part of the Innovation Challenge, is designed to delve into the innovative solutions you need to know to fund your business growth. Discussion around problems and challenges with opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of product design and protection barriers – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
This event is one of four interactive workshops, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow and succeed. All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process, please click here.
This informative and interactive Product Development & Protection workshop sponsored by Forresters IP will consist of short presentations, Q&A’s, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.

Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Global Business Conference
2024-06-04 13:00 - 17:00
Are you interested in International Trade?
Or looking at opportunities for your business? Start building business relationships and grow your network at the Global Business Conference.
Join Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce for their Global Business Conference to discuss new international opportunities for businesses. Looking at the current state for trade in the UK, a global economic analysis and specialist panel discussions around key markets. The event will also include networking opportunities throughout the day.
Agenda
1:00pm: Arrivals and networking
1:45pm: Welcome and introduction, Henrietta Brealey, CEO, GBCC
1:50pm: Ones to watch – Global Trade 2024 and beyond – what is the outlook for international trade for the West Midlands
2:20pm: Going Global – Peer advice and insights on entering new markets, expert insight on key markets and global opportunities
2:40pm: Doing business with the USA – Bilateral trade and investment opportunities, what next?
3:20pm: Keynote TBC
3:50pm: Internationalising Innovation – Innovation ecosystem in West Midlands
4:20pm: Trading With – New and emerging markets for the region, key policy developments
4:50pm: Summary
5:00pm: Close
Click here to find out more and to register.

Commercialisation Workshop – All you need to know to fund your business growth
2024-06-26 13:00 - 16:30 | TBC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
This free-to-attend online workshop, which will run as part of the Innovation Challenge, is designed to delve into the innovative solutions you need to know in order to fund your business growth. There will be discussion around problems, challenges and opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of funding barriers – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
This event is one of four interactive workshops, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow and succeed. All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process, please click here.
This informative and interactive Commercialisation workshop will consist of short presentations, Q&A’s, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.

MTRC's Third Annual Research Conference
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-05 | Hughes Hall Guest Rooms, Wollaston Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EL, United Kingdom
Medilink Midlands are proud to be exhibiting at this exciting research conference coming up in September!
To register your free place, and view the full schedule for the two-day event, please click here.
The conference will take place across two days – 4 and 5 September 2024 – at Hughes Hall, Cambridge.
This multidisciplinary conference brings active international leading researchers together, focusing on a range of translational and cutting-edge technologies applied to problems in the biomedical domain.
Delegates can expect a full programme of talks (PDF) from established researchers, including keynotes from Prof Yonghong Peng (ARU) and Prof Bhaskar Dasgupta (Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust), as well as poster presentations from researchers at all stages in their careers, and stalls from exhibitors.
This conference will bring together groups from across ARU and across the medical technology sector and provide a valuable opportunity for networking and exchange of ideas.
Cambridge Enterprise Ltd will be running a Commercialisation 101 workshop in parallel with the conference in the afternoon of Thursday 5 September. If you plan to attend both events, please register for each separately.
Contact MTRC@aru.ac.uk for more information.

Cambridge Tech Week 2024
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-13
Cambridge Tech Week brings together world-leading experts, innovators and investors to fuel growth across the tech ecosystem, establishing Cambridge as a key place where global tech comes to meet.

Attracting entrepreneurs, founders, corporate leaders, investors, government, academia, media and international peers, Cambridge Tech Week offers an unmissable opportunity to share insights and explore future collaborations.
This dynamic event serves as an epicenter for showcasing the latest knowledge and cutting-edge technology, positioning Cambridge, the East of England and the UK in the world tech spotlight.
Cambridge Tech Week is a great opportunity not to be missed! To register your interest for any of the many exciting events held during Cambridge Tech Week 2024, please click here.
To receive a special Medilink Midlands 15% discounted rate, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com
Further information, including sponsorship opportunities, can be found here.

WEBINAR: Navigating the Red Tape - Discussing Regulatory updates for MedTech in the UK
2024-09-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Are you a MedTech manufacturer looking to stay ahead in the UK market?
Join this exclusive webinar, hosted by GRS and Med-Di-Dia, to gain expert insights and practical, actionable guidance on the evolving regulatory landscape. Whether you’re focused on medical devices, digital health or in vitro diagnostics, this session will equip you with the knowledge to ensure compliance and market success.
Why Attend?

Unlock Key Insights: Get a detailed overview of the latest UK medical device regulations and the buzz around CE and UKCA marking.
Stay Ahead with the Latest Amendments: Stay updated on the progress and development of UK MDR 2002 and understand how they impact your business, ensuring you’re always ahead of the curve.
Market Access Simplified: Learn about market access requirements for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including crucial registration and representation obligations.
Future-Proof Your Business: Explore the future of UK MedTech regulations with a roadmap of upcoming legislative milestones and international recognition routes.
Embrace Digital Health: Discover evidence requirements for NHS acceptance of Digital Health Technologies.

Who Should Attend?

MedTech manufacturers
Regulatory affairs professionals
Compliance officers
Quality assurance managers
Product development teams

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic UK MedTech market. Secure your spot today and ensure your products remain compliant and competitive.
To register your place, please click here.

NIHR i4i FAST Awards Briefing Webinar
2024-09-18 12:30 - 13:50 | Online
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is launching another round of the FAST scheme – Funding At the Speed of Translation. This online briefing webinar will provide an opportunity to find out more about the competition, hear from the i4i Programme Director, and how i4i FAST can support innovators.
Agenda
12:30 – 12:35 Welcome
12:35 – 12:45 A FASTer way to accelerate innovation
12:45 – 12:55 Setting the stage: acquired brain injury
12:55 – 13:05 i4i FAST call: The details
13:05 – 13:15 Past i4i FAST award holder
13:15 – 13:45 Q&A session
13:45 – 13:50 Closing remarks
The theme for FAST Call 4 is development of innovative healthcare technologies for acquired brain injury. FAST will open to applications from 18 September 2024, and the deadline for submissions will be 23 October 2024. The available budget is approximately £1.5m. FAST is aimed at innovators in need of a small amount of funding to answer a specific question or to fund a single piece of activity to advance healthcare technologies and interventions for increased patient benefit. Awards are designed to address an evidence gap and innovations must have demonstrated experimental proof of concept as a minimum. For more information, please see the i4i FAST applicant guidance.
Key features of FAST:

Rapid turnaround, approximately 6 to 8 weeks from submission to decision.
Simple application (3 questions and short word limit).
Between £50k to £100k of funding over 6 to 12 months.
Projects must start by 01 February 2025.

WEBINAR: HDR UK Midlands Data Grand Round
2024-09-17 12:30 | Online
You are invited to join HDR UK Midlands for the monthly data science meeting, HDR UK Midlands Data Grand Round.
This engaging and insightful monthly webinar series is designed for professionals at all levels. Each session brings together leaders, educators, researchers, and experts from various health data fields to share cutting-edge initiatives and foster collaboration. Data Grand Rounds are held online (via Teams) every month during lunchtime, with each session featuring a focused topic of wide-reaching relevance.
The science presentation will be, “Activity and Evaluation Analysis for Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams in Birmingham and Solihull” presented by John O’Neill, Business Insight Lead (Mental Health), Business Intelligence at NHS Birmingham and Solihull ICB, NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU. Following the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A and discussion.
To find out more and register your interest, please click here.

WEBINAR: Navigating the latest updates for R&D Tax Credits
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join TBAT Innovation for this insightful webinar with our expert Ian Davie, Senior Consultant, where he will delve into the dynamic landscape of R&D Tax Credits.
In this free 1-hour webinar, you will discover the latest updates, key strategies , and expert insights to maximise your returns. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session promises invaluable guidance to navigate the complexities of R&D tax incentives effectively.
During the webinar, Ian will discuss:

Latest legislation changes for R&D Tax Credits
Compliance checks with HMRC
What to consider when making a claim

There will be a Q&A session during the webinar, as well as an opportunity to book a free 1-2-1 discussion post-event.
Please click here to register your place.

NIHR i4i FAST Awards Live Q&A Session
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:15 | Online
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is launching Call 4 of the FAST (Funding At the Speed of Translation) funding scheme. FAST is aimed at innovators in need of a small amount of funding to answer a specific question or to fund a single piece of activity to advance healthcare technologies and interventions for increased patient benefit. Awards are designed to address an evidence gap and innovations must have demonstrated experimental proof of concept as a minimum.
Key features of FAST Call 4

Simple application process, fast response
Development of innovative healthcare technologies for acquired brain injury (ABI), including the prevention, diagnosis and management of ABI as well as recovery from ABI
Funding a single activity to address an evidence gap
Applications between £50k and £100k over 6 to 12 months

The event will provide an opportunity to ask questions on eligibility, remit, the application process, finance queries, contracts or IP. If you have any doubts if your proposal is within remit or would like advice about preparing your application, please come along and seek some clarification.
To book your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: MTIF and Catapult Cell and Gene Therapy
2024-10-09 13:00 - 18:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
NTU and MTIF invite you to attend our interactive event, a collaboration between Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) and Catapult CGT at Nottingham Trent University. Learn how MTIF and CGT Catapult use their capabilities and assets to advance the cell and gene therapy sector. Discover how we can provide you with the expertise and resources to develop your own clinically and commercially viable ATMP.
MTIF and CGT Catapult use their capabilities and assets to advance the cell and gene therapy sector. Discover how we can provide you with the expertise and resources to develop your own clinically and commercially viable ATMP. This event will be delivered by experts from across the Cell and Gene Therapy Industry as they discuss a range of topics including:

Translational non-clinical considerations for the development of an ATMP
Cell and Gene Therapy Process Development
CAR-T Therapy Innovations and the Impact on Patients
Exploration of Cell Therapy
Applications in Musculoskeletal Conditions
ATMP Manufacturing Challenges in Academic Settings

We encourage academics, clinicians and researchers from industry to attend this free event. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from MTIF, Catapult CGT, as well as other stakeholders from the Cell and Gene Therapy industry.

If you are interested in attending this exclusive event, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Growing your life sciences business in the US and China
2024-10-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Santander, The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Rd, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 0GA
The pandemic threw the life sciences industry into the spotlight, with the UK emerging as a life sciences superpower. In fact, UK life science exports were worth £24.2 billion in 2021. From aging populations to aging equipment and infrastructure, global markets are calling out for innovative technologies to solve their challenges. No more so than the two largest life sciences markets – the US and China. Between them, they accounted for almost $500 billion worth of medical imports in 2022. And your business could be the answer. But how can you break into these high growth markets?
Santander are hosting an exclusive face-to-face seminar which aims to give you invaluable insights and strategies to effectively navigate and thrive in the two largest healthcare markets in the world.
Join them to:

Discover the market opportunities for your business.
Get tips for navigating the regulatory landscape in both markets.
Explore new partnership opportunities within each market.

Why the US?
As the largest healthcare market in the world, the U.S. healthcare sector’s profit pools are expected to jump from $583 billion in 2022 to $819 billion by 2027.
Key growth areas include:

Medicare advantage.
Outpatient care settings.
Healthcare services and technology (HST).
Specialty pharmacy.

Why China?
China is the 2nd largest healthcare market in the world and is expected to triple in size by 2030.
Despite advancements in the provision of healthcare, China has a long way to meet the wide range of challenges it faces, including:

An ageing population.
Regional and urban/rural disparities.
Medical equipment upgrades.
The diagnosis/treatment/prevention of illnesses and diseases.

Who is this seminar for?
Companies across the life science sector with innovative products and existing or potential ambitions to grow their business internationally, specifically in the US and/or China.
This includes:

Advanced medical devices and technologies.
Digital health solutions.
Biotech.
Pharmaceuticals.

Please note:
The seminar is free-of-charge to attend but subject to confirmation from the event organisers due to limited capacity.
The seminar will cover:

Global Growth for Life Sciences & Insights from Industry Leaders.
Accelerating Global Growth Strategies with Santander Navigator.
Seizing Opportunities in the US & China.
Navigating Key Barriers to Growth in the US & China.

You will also have the opportunity to take part in an interactive Q&A and networking. To register, please click here.

Birmingham Tech Week 2024
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25
Birmingham Tech Week is a festival of digital, technology and innovation in the West Midlands.

Attended by over 7,500 people, Birmingham Tech Week is the UK’s largest regional tech conference and a great opportunity to learn more from renowned keynote speakers. Events will be taking place across the entire West Midlands, and online, covering a variety of important and innovative topics.

Events will run from Monday – Friday, with an inspiring grand finale of the Evolution Drone Light Show on Saturday. A full breakdown of the main events can be found here.

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with other professionals, not to be missed! To find out more, and book your place, please click here.

WEBINAR: Unlocking Funding Opportunities
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join TBAT Innovation for this insightful webinar with our expert Esther Lawrence, Head of Business Development (Grants) where we’ll look at the funding available for UK businesses, and how to utilise the schemes such as Innovate UK Grant Funding.
Innovation is inherently risky, making UK Government funding and assistance a key part of de-risking a new project.
Schemes such as Innovate UK Grant Funding are designed to support and accelerate the research and development your business undertakes.
This webinar will cover:

Current Grant Funding Opportunities & changes to the landscape post-election
How to apply for Funding
Eligibility
Top Tips

There will be a Q&A session during the webinar, as well as an opportunity to book a free 1-2-1 discussion post-event with Esther.
Register here: https://tbat.co.uk/events/webinar-unlocking-funding-opportunities/

IN-PERSON: WMHTIA International Assembly - Exhibition, Conference & Brokerage Event
2024-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Join the WMHTIA International Assembly – a flagship conference, exhibition and networking event uniting key healthcare innovation ecosystem players, including leading-edge businesses, innovators, funders, researchers, health sector representatives, suppliers, and sector specialists from the West Midlands, the UK and beyond.
Delivered in collaboration with the WMHTIA consortium, Innovate UK and supported by the Department for Business & Trade.
​​Register to:
​​​​Gain insights from experts and network with leading industrial and research players in the field

​​Collaborate with like-minded innovators from the UK and beyond
​​Extend your global networks and identify partners for international research and innovation projects
​​Connect to global DBT and Innovate UK initiatives including Global Innovation & Incubation Programmes.
​​Develop opportunities for investment as well as funding for international collaborative projects through programmes such as Horizon Europe, EUREKA and the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Agenda
​​High-level plenary session
Hear about the flagship West Midlands WMHTIA and its achievements alongside insights from leading experts on the latest market and technology trends in health tech.
Health Tech brokerage event led by Innovate UK Business Growth
​​Take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to set up one-to-one meetings with likeminded innovators, market players and industry experts from across Europe and beyond.
Workshops
​​The WMHTIA prides itself on uniting the region’s key players under one cohesive programme.
​​To demonstrate the services and breadth of expertise our partners can provide, we have developed 9 interactive workshops offering practical guidance on a range of themes connected with health tech and the process of developing and bringing new technologies to market.
​​​A total 9 workshops will be taking place over the course of two periods, enabling you to attend 2 different workshops of your choice. Please indicate on the registration form the 2 workshops that you would be interested in attending. This will allow our team to gauge interest and plan accordingly. Expressing your interest in a workshop is not understood as commitment at this stage.
Medilink Midlands & West Midlands Growth Company will be delivering the ‘Why the West Midlands is the ideal location for your healthcare & life science business’ workshop.
Registration
​​To read more and book your place, please click here. ​For any enquiries, please contact wmhtia-events@contacts.bham.ac.uk ​​
Please note: Registered event delegates will receive a confirmation email providing a link to register and create a profile on B2match – an intuitive networking tool allowing you to schedule targeted meetings with fellow event registrants.
​The WMHTIA Is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Understanding Tender Documents and Buyer Requirements
2024-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
The key to a successful tender is fully understanding the tender documents and ensuring your service offer aligns with the buyer’s requirements. This workshop is designed to help small businesses confidently navigate the often complex and detailed requirements set out in tender invitations. By learning how to interpret these documents effectively, you’ll be equipped to craft bids that effectively address buyer needs and avoid costly mistakes.
This hands-on session will walk you through the essential components of tender documents, teaching you how to break down the Invitation to Tender (ITT), understand evaluation criteria, and identify the critical details that can make or break your application.
Key Takeaways:

How to access a grant of up to £8000 to help you win new contracts
Breaking Down Tender Documents: Understanding the different sections and what they mean for your business.
Key Terminology and Concepts: Decoding technical jargon and procurement language.
Reading Between the Lines: How to identify hidden expectations and unspoken buyer priorities.
Responding to Requirements: Ensuring your bid addresses all mandatory criteria and specifications.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid: Mistakes that businesses often make when interpreting tender documents.
Clarifications and Questions: How to seek clarifications and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

Who Should Attend?

Business owners, managers, and anyone involved in writing or managing tender submissions.
Businesses that have previously struggled with understanding tender requirements.
Businesses looking to understand how to structure their bids to respond effectively to tender documents.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence and skills to interpret tender documents with precision, ensuring that your bids are fully compliant and compelling to buyers. This essential session will help you avoid common pitfalls and boost your chances of success in competitive tendering.
Venue and speaker TBC
This event is free to attend, and places are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please click here for further information and to register.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Securing Better Health, Ageing and Wellbeing
2025-01-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
By 2040, nearly one in seven people in the UK is predicted to be aged over 75, with many living with multiple morbidities.
The Blue Zone Consortium (BZC) is a partnership between Nottingham Trent University, University of Leicester and Northumbria University Newcastle, supporting research related to three transversal themes:

Metabolic health
Health and ageing across the life course
Transformative technologies to tackle health inequalities

Their mission is to support inter-sector collaboration to reduce the gap between health span and lifespan.
The event
Hosted at Clifton Campus, NTU, this event will facilitate cross-sectoral networking with the aim of sparking ideas for new collaborations between business and universities to aid the advancement of health and anti-ageing initiatives. The BZC team will share information on the funding opportunity, with a potential £15k available through the Blue Zone Consortium Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA). Intended to support projects that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers, technical professionals across industry, academia and NHS.
Agenda
09:30-10:00 Arrival – Registration and refreshments
10:00-10:45 Welcome and Flash Talks – Introduction to the Consortium and outline of the agenda for the day (15 Mins)
Flash Talks: Part 1
• Transformative Technologies (5 mins) – David Brown
• Healthy Ageing Through The Life Course (5 mins) – Paul Ansdell
• Metabolic Health (5 mins)- Bee K Tan
• BBSRC Introduction (5 mins)- Aidan Grimsley
• Industry Network, Medilink (5 mins)- Victoria Patel
• Example case study, MetalloBio (5 mins)- Michael Murray
10:45-11:30 Insights Exchange Activity
11:30-11:45 Break
11:45-12:45 Thematic discussion
12:45-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 Guided Tours
• A: MTIF & Allied Health
• B: Allied Health & ISTEC
• C: ISTEC & MTIF Posters to showcase skill sets
14:30-14:50 Flash Talks Part 2
• Nottingham City Council- Dana Sumilo
• MTIF- Richard Craven/ Robert Reisel
14:50-15:00 Break
15:00-15:45 Collaboration and Creation of projects ideas
15:45-16:00 Closing Remarks: Professor Richard Emes (Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research) Next Steps: Associate Professor Samantha McLean (Director of Blue Zone, NTU partner)
16:00 Close
Why Attend?

Expand your network: Meet and connect with industry leaders, innovators, and fellow professionals to discuss opportunities the consortium has to offer.
Gain insights: Engage in stimulating discussions and gain valuable insights from experts across different fields and get to know the BZC team.
Collaborate: Discover opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Increase visibility of the knowledge exchange and industry-facing offerings of the partner institutions.

Who Should Attend?
Open to anyone interested in the biotech, health and wellbeing sector, specifically technical professionals, entrepreneurs, early career researchers with a proof of concept. Plus, we encourage all those eager to expand their professional network and learn about the consortium’s funding and opportunities to attend. The event and funding application is open to all UK or international individual/institution/organisation.
Exclusive Medilink Midlands Member Opportunity
We have an exclusive member offer for up to ten members to secure a free exhibition space at the event (tabletop, no electric). If you would like to be part of the exhibition area, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com
Click here to secure your free place. Bookings close on Tuesday 17th December. Please secure your place before then.
Please note: All attendees need to be a Blue Zone consortium member, which is free to join and just requires a short application form to be completed. You can access the application in the registration process to the event or find the link here. To find out more on the FTMA funding visit https://bluezoneconsortium.ac.uk/2024-ftma-funding/
Part of the UKRI ‘Securing better health, ageing and wellbeing’ vision.
Competition opens March 2025 and will run July 2025. Attend this event to find out more on the competition timeline and application requirements.
