WEBINAR: Navigating the latest updates for R&D Tax Credits
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Shaping the Future – Smart Solutions for Better Care
2025-01-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Mole Valley Life in partnership with UKTelehealthcare and 2iC-Care will be hosting their first LIVE TECS event of 2025. The event will include:

Over 30 Suppliers showcasing the latest technology
Updates from Mole Valley Life on their latest projects
Opportunities to network with other delegates and suppliers

Please click here to register your FREE place. Further details will become available in due course.

ONLINE EVENT: Failure Parade: why and how we learn more when things don’t go as planned
2025-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join HDRUK for their upcoming webinar in partnership with The Strategy Unit (NHS) & Midlands Analyst Network, and supported by MI Health.
Highlights include:

Embracing Failure: Learn why sharing failures is as valuable as celebrating success.
From Mistakes to Mastery: Discover how failure drives improvement and prevents future missteps.
Reframing the Narrative: See how individual failures lead to collective success.
Sharing to Inspire: Celebrate those brave enough to share their lessons from failure.
Actionable Takeaways: Practical tips to turn failures into opportunities for growth.

With over 100 people signed up so far, this is a great opportunity and not to be missed!
To find out more, and register your place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero – Call for Innovators!
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join this webinar to learn about your chance to take part in NIHR’s Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero Programme. Designed to assist innovators from an early-stage in developing new technologies for Net Zero Healthcare, the programme will place an emphasis on practical and focused activities on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with embedding sustainability within innovation.
This webinar is a partnership between NIHR HRC Accelerated Surgical Care, Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and Pd-m.
Target Audience: MedTech innovators in the early-mid stage of development, with a focus on embedding environmentally sustainable practice into their innovations.
To register your free place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: NIHR i4i Connect 9 - Launch Webinar
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is a translational research funding scheme aimed at supporting SMEs to de-risk early-to-late stage medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for ultimate use in the NHS or social care settings.
The NIHR i4i Programme will launch the 9th round of its Connect awards on the 18th of February 2025.
Offering up to £150,000 per project over a 6-12 month period, its primary aim is to help SMEs get to a point where they can apply for further funding or to support projects at any stage of the translational research and development pathway to further de-risk them for follow-on investment.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30: Introduction to the Connect call, specification and application process
Pippa Gledhill, Senior Programme Manager NIHR i4i
10:30 – 11:25: Live Q&A
An opportunity for the audience to ask questions to the NIHR i4i Programme Team.
To register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Digital health business networking event: How is health data research driving better care?
2025-03-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
The West Midlands is a hub for life sciences that draws on the skills, capabilities and expertise of the University of Birmingham to access and analyse data to inform health service provision and outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Interested in exploring collaboration? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with world-leading health, technology and data research experts and clinicians and discuss how health data research can unlock the region’s life sciences potential, improving health outcomes for all. From using health data research to improve healthcare products so they are ready to go to market to how AI and data-science is driving real-world evidence generation.
Confirmed speakers include:

Professor Alice Turner, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician
Professor Elizabeth Sapey, Head of School of Medical Sciences, Director of PIONEER the Health Data Hub in acute care, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine
Professor Alastair Denniston, Chair of Regulatory Science and Innovation, Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist
Professor Dipak Kotecha, Professor of Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging, Consultant Cardiologist
Professor Joht Singh Chandan, Clinical Professor of Public Health, Health Inequalities Lead at Birmingham Health Partners, Honorary Public Health Consultant
Professor Luigi Martini, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Health Technologies Accelerator, PHTA Ltd
Dr Palak Trivedi, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Hepatologist, Clinical Research Director for Industry Engagement

To register your free place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: West Midlands Life Sciences Week Launch
2025-03-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Hotel du Vin Birmingham, 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
Be part of the inaugural WM Life Sciences Week Launch event, the region’s flagship event celebrating innovation, collaboration, and the future of life sciences. As a key milestone in the West Midlands Business Festival, this event will showcase why the West Midlands is a powerhouse for medical research, biotechnology, and healthcare advancements.
Hosted in the stunning internal courtyard of Hotel du Vin, a landmark Victorian building in the heart of Birmingham. Once an eye hospital built in 1884, this beautifully restored venue provides the perfect setting to celebrate the power of innovation and collaboration in life sciences in the West Midlands.
What to Expect:
Fireside Chat & Panel Discussion
Join an engaging panel discussion, compèred by Gary Sambrook, co-founder of WM Life Sciences Week and an 18 year history of political and campaign experience, including serving as MP for Birmingham Northfield. Gary will lead a thought-provoking conversation with esteemed speakers:
Professor Gino Martini, CEO of PHTA Ltd
Gino joined PHTA Ltd from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) where he held the role of Chief Scientist for more than three years. With extensive experience in oncology, rare and infectious diseases, and drug development, Gino also brings expertise in policy development and external advocacy to his appointment in Birmingham. An experienced academic, Gino has also held senior development and advisory positions within industry, including GSK, Roche and SmithKline Beecham.
Melanie Davidson, CEO of Medilink Midlands
Melanie 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).
More speakers to be announced.
Why Attend?

Gain insights into what WM Life Sciences Week will entail whilst rubbing shoulders with key players in the field
Hear some latest breakthroughs in medical research and innovation.
Learn how to get more involved and explore collaboration opportunities across academia, industry, and government.
Position your organisation at the heart of the UK’s life sciences revolution.
Connect with industry leaders, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs driving change in life sciences.

Agenda:

14:00 Doors open and networking
14:30 Welcome, importance of Innovation in Life Sciences in our region, launch WM Life Sciences Week 2025 and confirm the format of 15th – 19th September
14:45 Fireside Chat & panel discussion
15:30 Closing Remarks & Networking

Whether you’re an SME, startup, large business, or entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to engage with a dynamic ecosystem that fosters innovation and investment.
Please click here to register.

Venturefest West Midlands 2025
2025-03-19 | Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Medilink Midlands are proud to be Gold Sponsors for Venturefest 2025.
Venturefest 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.
Being 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.
Venturefest is a free event which will take place on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.
This year’s programme will include a keynote from Terry Monkton from Simworx and delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions, workshops and network in the exhibition area.
Key themes this year include:

Entrepreneurship for all – breaking the mould to develop different models and
opportunities
Future landscape for Business and Innovation support in the region – a public-private
mix
Unlocking Startup Potential through Alternative Equity Models and Corporate
Collaboration
The Value of creative in your business – the importance of design and brand
Showcasing WM Innovation Accelerator business successes

For more information, and to register your place, please click here.
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.
Please note catering and accessibility requirements will be shared with the venue on 28 February. Venturefest may be unable to accommodate any special requirements after this date.
Your information may be shared with other partners and organisations in relation to this event. For more information visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/policies

UKHAIC funding call Q&A
2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Key Details of the Funding Call
Application Deadline: 1st June 2025
Funding Amount: £15,000 with UKHAIC covering 80% FEC.
Eligibility Criteria: All researchers, technical professionals or other staff from BBSRC-eligible organisations  who are members of UKHAIC at the time of applying. If not yet a member you can join here: UKHAIC Membership Form
Application Process:

Download and complete the application form on our website
Send your application to ukhaicenquiries@ntu.ac.uk

If you have any questions before, during or after you fill out the form, please email us at ukhaicenquiries@ntu.ac.uk.
For more information on the call you can visit our website here: Consortium Funding – UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium

Key details of Q and A
We will hold an online Q&A session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday the 8th of May 14:00-16:00. This session will be recorded and uploaded to our website for those unable to attend live and a frequently asked questions page will also be published.
Who is it for: Anyone who is interested in applying for the funding or would like to fund a project. However you must be a member of the consortium at the time of applying.
This session will provide an opportunity to address any questions you may have regarding the funding process and application requirements.
You can visit our website here for more and all info on our call: Consortium Funding – UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium
The Q and A is a teams invite, therefore if they would be interested in attending and is not a member, they can either email UKHAIC at ukhaicenquiries@ntu.ac.uk or sign up to become a member, UKHAIC Membership Form from this we can then send them the calendar invite.

Unlocking the Power of AI & Automation. Why Hire When You Can Automate?
2025-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Arise Chelmsford Innovation Hub, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QT, United Kingdom
Arise Innovation Hubs are delighted to host meet DWIGHT’s ‘Unlocking the Power of AI & Automation.’ evening. This includes a talk on using AI to save teams time, reduce errors, and focus on more important work. Sponsored by meet DWIGHT.
Business networking will start at 5pm. This is ideal for those businesses and entrepreneurs who would like connect with those working in the HealthTech and MedTech sectors.
This event supports our focus on Innovation, particularly in Health, Performance & Wellbeing areas.
We will be hearing from Tim Elman, Sales Director at meet DWIGHT, who will host a talk on reducing manual work at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee.
Tim says ” Automation and AI are changing the way businesses handle time-consuming admin work. In my talk, I’ll show how digital workers like DWIGHT can take over repetitive back-office tasks like data entry, invoicing, payroll, and compliance. DWIGHT works 24/7 and costs just a fraction of a full-time employee, making automation a smart move for companies looking to cut costs and boost efficiency. No matter the industry, this session will show how AI can free your team to focus on more valuable work”
Many thanks to meet DWIGHT for sponsoring this event.
meet DWIGHT helps companies by taking over boring, repetitive tasks in the back office. Their tool, DWIGHT, is a digital worker bot that runs 24/7 to automate tasks like onboarding, compliance, timesheet management, and system integrations. By reducing manual work at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee, DWIGHT lets teams save time, reduce errors, and focus on more important work.
CLICK TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
Arise BOOST is Arise Innovation Hub’s rolling business support. All businesses and innovators are welcome. You do not need to be an Arise Member and there is no commitment or requirement to attend multiple events or in any order.
Arise is an Innovation Hub for businesses specialising in the Health, Performance and Wellbeing sectors, and is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). With Hubs strategically located in Chelmsford and Harlow, members can enjoy tailored business support, including access to grant funding, networking opportunities and serviced office facilities.
Arise is supported by the expertise and resources of ARU, providing skills, talent, innovation and business support. Arise is a partnership between ARU and Essex County Council with support from Chelmsford City Council and Harlow Council. This partnership aims to promote business growth in Essex.
Tickets are limited, please book your place by Friday 30th May.

Madrid Investment Forum: Madrid: Your Next Growth Chapter Unlock European & LatAm Opportunities
2025-07-01 09:30 - 12:00 | The Eastside Rooms, 2 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
1 July 2025
The Eastside Rooms
2 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Why Madrid?
Madrid is Spain’s economic and cultural hub, offering international businesses a strategic location,
innovation-driven environment, and easy access to the EU and Latin American markets.
About the Session
This forum is ideal for UK companies exploring growth opportunities in Spain. Learn how Invest in
Madrid can support your expansion — from setting up operations to long-term development — and
arrange B2B meetings to discuss your investment plans directly.
Programme
09:30 | Arrival & Registration
10.00 | Welcome speeches – Mr. Andy Lawton-Smith, Fieldfisher Corporate Partner
Mr. Andy Smith, International Engagement Manager, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
10.10 | Spain overview – Mrs. Laura Garcia Alfaya, General Consul of Spain in Manchester,
Embassy of Spain in United Kingdom
10:20 | Why Madrid? – Mr. Diego de Aristegui, Investment director, Invest in Madrid
10.45 | Fieldfisher A success story
11.00 | Establishing a subsidiary in Madrid: discover the types of subsidiaries, legal requirements, and tax implications
Mr. Rodrigo Martos, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain – Mr. Talmac Bel, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain
11:15 | Accounting policies – BookGest Solutions, Mr. Talmac Bel, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain
11:30 | Q&A Session
11:45 | Networking & Coffee
Spots are limited – Register your interest now to receive full event details and reserve your place.
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Brought to you by Invest in Madrid and How2Go

Madrid Investment Forum: Madrid: Your Next Growth Chapter Unlock European & LatAm Opportunities
2025-07-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, White Room, Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD, United Kingdom
2 July 2025
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, White Room
Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WD, United Kingdom

Why Madrid?
Madrid is Spain’s economic and cultural hub, offering international businesses a strategic location,
innovation-driven environment, and easy access to the EU and Latin American markets.
About the Session
This forum is ideal for UK companies exploring growth opportunities in Spain. Learn how Invest in
Madrid can support your expansion — from setting up operations to long-term development — and
arrange B2B meetings to discuss your investment plans directly.
Programme
09:30 | Arrival & Registration
10.00 | Welcome speech – Mr. David Bowcock, Fieldfisher Corporate Partner
10.10 | Spain overview – Mrs. Laura Garcia Alfaya, General Consul of Spain in Manchester,
Embassy of Spain in United Kingdom
10:20 | Why Madrid? – Mr. Diego de Aristegui, Investment director, Invest in Madrid
10.45 | Fieldfisher A success story
11.00 | Establishing a subsidiary in Madrid: discover the types of subsidiaries, legal requirements, and tax implications
Mr. Rodrigo Martos, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain – Mr. Talmac Bel, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain
11:15 | Accounting policies – BookGest Solutions, Mr. Talmac Bel, Fieldfisher Co-Managing Partner, Spain
11:30 | Q&A Session
11:45 | Networking & Coffee
Spots are limited – Register your interest now to receive full event details and reserve your place.
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Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow - Southern England
2025-07-16 08:30 - 16:30 | The Kings Centre, The Kings Centre, Osney Mean,, Oxford,, OX2 0ES, United Kingdom
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow – Southern England
Oxford, Southern England
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Spotlight on Life Sciences

Make meaningful international connections on the fourth stop on the all-sector, Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow, which will be held in Oxford in the South East of England.
Oxford has a rich history of medical advancements dating back to the 1600s, these early contributions laid the foundation for Oxford’s continued excellence in medical sciences, making it a world leader in the field and the ideal location to Spotlight on exporting in the Life Sciences sector.
Learn how to enhance your export potential, improve your global competitiveness, and meet the growing demand for sustainable products. You could also benefit from:

Opportunity to meet relevant, overseas Life Sciences buyers* for a 1-2-1 meeting
1-2-1 meetings with sector/market specialists (from UK embassies and consulates overseas)
1-2-1 meetings with sector specialist International Trade Advisers

Peer learning sessions

Workshops focusing on overseas markets and developing your international strategy

Networking opportunities

An inspiring and informative seminar programme

* Meetings with buyers are invite only via request from buyer
Whether you are a Life Sciences business or sit in another sector, join us at the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow.
If your company is selected for a place on this prestigious roadshow, details of the online platform and login details will be sent to you prior to the event.
To express your interest in joining the roadshow, click to register

UK Healthy Ageing Consortium Networking Event: Healthy Ageing Innovation Starts Here
2025-07-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Northumbria University, The Great Hall, Northumberland Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8JG, United Kingdom
Healthy Ageing Innovation Starts Here: Explore, Connect & Access up to £15,000 in Funding
The second UKHAIC Networking Event will be held at Northumbria University.
The aim of this event is to foster a rich exchange of knowledge through cross-sector collaboration, providing all attendees with the chance to generate and nurture new ideas, build relationships, and uncover new opportunities. This will be a fantastic opportunity for professionals from various industries, career pathways, research and academia to connect, share insights, and explore potential collaborations.
Key Details:
Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Time: 10am-3:30pm
Location: Northumbria University, The Great Hall
Whether you’re from industry, academia, healthcare, public services, or third sector organisations, this is your opportunity to:

Explore real-world challenges and innovative solutions in healthy ageing
Build connections across disciplines and sectors
Shape ideas into collaborative projects
Tour of University facilities
Learn how to access up to £15,000 in project funding – applications open March 2026

Don’t miss this chance to grow your professional network and gain valuable insights. We look forward to seeing you there!
Secure your free place here: UKHAIC Networking Event Registration Form
Please note: You must be a member of UKHAIC in order to attend the networking event. If not yet a member you can join here: UKHAIC Membership Form

HDR UK Midlands Annual Conference 2025 - Data for Digital Health: Next Generation
2025-09-11 13:00 - 2025-09-12 16:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Data for Digital Health: Next Generation
Date: 11 – 12 September 2025
Highlights include:

Global Opportunities for the UK
HDR UK National Update
Regional Health and Care Datasets
Opportunities for Data Sharing
Regulation of Devices
Adoption Across the NHS
Funding and Investment Opportunities

Why attend?
The United Kingdom is uniquely positioned to unlock the transformative potential of health data, thanks to the NHS and its wealth of cradle-to-grave records for over 65 million people. Over recent years, we have seen firsthand the profound impact that health data can have in advancing medical knowledge, revolutionizing treatments, and delivering radical improvements to the lives of individuals across the country.
Yet, despite these significant strides, we know that much more can be achieved through the power of large-scale data, advanced analytics, and innovative developments in data governance.
The HDR UK Midlands Annual Conference will be a two-day in person event, celebrating the progress we’ve made and allowing us to come together and continue to build momentum in the health data research revolution.
Conference schedule:
Day 1 = 1pm – 5pm
Day 2 = 10am – 4pm
A full conference draft programme will be released soon.
Venue: Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park, Bakewell Rd, Loughborough, East Midlands, LE11 5RB.

Event details & Registration information:
Places are limited, so please ensure that you register early to secure your place.
Please pass this invitation onto any members of your teams, or to any other colleagues who may be interested in attending.
Registration for this event is now open!
Medilink Midlands will be exhibiting at the event, we hope you’ll join us there!

EMERGE RehabTech | Impact Acceleration Fund Round 1 Announcement
2025-09-30 | Online
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first funding call from EMERGE RehabTech, a new £2.5 million Place-Based Impact Accelerator Account, led by NTU. This programme supports projects that use rehabilitation technologies (RehabTech) to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing, and grow the East Midlands RehabTech economy.
Round 1 opens on 4 August 2025 and includes two funding streams:

Concept Impact Accelerator – Up to £100k per project

Flagship projects focused on accelerating innovation and commercialisation of RehabTech products or services. This includes advancing through technology readiness levels, developing proof-of-concept demonstrators, and conducting market validation.
Expected start date: 1 March 2026 | Duration: Up to 18 months

Feasibility Impact Primer – Up to £50k per project

Smaller, exploratory projects to test the feasibility of new RehabTech concepts. These should identify unmet clinical needs and market demand.
Expected start date: 1 January 2026 | Duration: 6–12 months
Projects should tackle key regional challenges such as health inequalities, engagement in rehab programmes, and the gap between research and industry.
Key Dates

30 September – Submission deadline

Detailed call guidance is found here.
Join our events to support the development of your proposal:

Learn about the call scope, eligibility, application process, and review criteria. Register here.
5 September, 11.00 – 12.30 – Online Matchmaking Workshop

An opportunity for researchers to pitch project ideas and connect with potential collaborators from industry and healthcare.
Complete the Expression of Interest here

The Stroke Technology Symposium
2025-11-13 09:30 - 16:00 | All Nations Centre, Cardiff, Sachville Ave, Cardiff, CF14 3NY, United Kingdom
This event will bring together clinical and technology professionals to look at ways of addressing common barriers to delivering stroke care and consider innovative digital tools that could make a difference.
There is funding available to support small projects in partnership with businesses and companies can learn how to apply for it by attending the Symposium.
You can learn more about this event here: https://mediwales.com/event/stroke-tech-symposium-2025/

BioWales in London
2026-03-18 | Pioneer Group – Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, Victoria House – Pioneer Group Bloomsbury Square London WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
MediWales will be holding their annual BioWales in London conference, in collaboration with the BioIndustry Association, on the 18th March 2026.
BioWales in London is supported by Browne Jacobson and kindly hosted by Pioneer Group at Victoria House.
This 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.
The 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.
Additionally, 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.
The BioWales in London conference is kindly supported by Welsh Government and NHS Wales.

*BioWales in London is free to attend for MediWales members, with a discounted delegate rate available for partner organisation members.

RCS England Future of Surgery Festival
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-21 | ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Join over 1,000 surgical professionals in Birmingham, 20–21 April 2026, for two days of connection, inspiration and innovation. The Festival brings together every surgical specialty and career grade to connect, share and shape what’s next for the profession. Explore sessions on innovation, workforce and training, diversity, equity and inclusion, global surgery, wellbeing and more. Blending practical advice and cutting-edge innovation with ample networking opportunities, this is more than an event. It’s a celebration.
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IN-PERSON: UK SCALE Symposium 2026
2026-06-25 09:30 - 17:30 | Hollywell Conference Centre, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
Hope not hype – Effective digitalisation for better supply chain solutions

Hosted by the UK SCALE Centre, part of the world-renowned MIT Global SCALE Network, the Symposium brings together leaders from industry, academia and policy to explore the future of supply chains and the transformative impact of digitalisation and AI.
Supply chains have evolved from the industrial to the digital revolution, with new technologies now advancing at unprecedented speed. Organisations face the challenge of embracing innovation to boost productivity, resilience and sustainability, or risk being left behind.
The 2026 UK SCALE Symposium will deliver honest dialogue on AI, separating hype from real solutions, and providing practical insights to shape the next generation of supply chain excellence.
What to expect?
Hear from renowned thinkers and practitioners on digitalisation and AI in supply chains. Join interactive sessions to co-create strategies, explore opportunities and risks, and get answers to your most pressing questions.
Why attend?
By attending the UK SCALE Symposium, you will join likeminded experts from around the world and play an essential role in shaping the direction of supply chain innovation.  Over the course of the day, you will:

Gain insights into cutting-edge research and real-world innovations
Take part in strategic conversations bridging industry, academia and policy
Connect with leaders and innovators driving resilient, sustainable supply chains
Contribute to shaping the future with the UK SCALE Centre at the heart of this ecosystem.
