WEBINAR: The MindTech Method: improving your chance of success in digital mental health
2021-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
Digital mental health is an attractive space for SMEs as it offers not only the potential to do good but to do it in new and innovative ways. Despite digital health being a billion-pound industry, many companies struggle as they face challenges in evaluation and barriers to implementation. On the app store there are thousands of mental health offerings but very few are evidence-based and sustainable. Our mental health system is under immense pressure with a lack of coverage for specific care and long waiting lists. There is both the need and the enthusiasm, so why is it still so difficult?
MindTech is a national centre, funded by NIHR, focusing on the development, adoption and evaluation of new technologies for mental healthcare and dementia. MindTech specialises in applications of digital technologies such as computerised therapies and diagnostics, deployed on smartphone apps, wearables and virtual reality, as well as medical devices and assistive technologies. For the past 8 years, and alongside their Involvement Team who bring expertise by experience, they have been working with industry, academia and the NHS to meet the unmet needs of patients, families and professionals through new technologies.
This webinar will provide an overview of MindTech’s research and will share the lessons they have learned through these collaborations from development all the way through to adoption. It will highlight how researchers and companies can work with each other and the NHS to develop and evaluate high quality evidence-based digital mental health interventions that lead to real world adoption.
MindTech is especially pleased to showcase case study presentations from three of their industry partners:
– BfB Labs: From problem space to solution to implementation can be a long road. BfB Labs will share their journey to rolling out a multi-award winning ‘Digital therapeutic app’ (CE marked medical device)
– ProReal: Avatar therapy and virtual world technology in mental healthcare
– QbTech: Highlighting the support that they had to achieve their many successes
After the presentations there will be a Q&A .
DURATION: 1.5 hours
This webinar is brought to you by the National Institute for Healthcare Research MindTech MedTech Co-operative, organised and delivered by Medilink Midlands and funded through a University of Nottingham Small Business Engagement Award.
Speaker Profiles:

Dr. Michael Craven, Principal Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Mike leads the Technology, Design and User Experience theme within MindTech. At the University of Nottingham he is a member of the Bioengineering research group in the Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Mental Health’s Centre for Dementia. Mike contributes expertise in design and evaluation of digital health, medical device related interventions and assistive technologies. He conducts health technology assessments for NHS organisations and industry and contributes to policy on digital mental health. Currently, he is co-investigator on several of MindTech’s large collaborations and trials of technologies which include evaluation of cognitive training software, remote/mobile mental health and virtual reality therapy, and various co-design projects with patients and healthcare professionals.

Dr Aislinn Bergin, Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Aislinn is primarily working on the gameChange project – an automated VR therapy for people with psychosis – where her research focuses on the implementation and sustainability of complex interventions.
Aislinn has a PhD in Digital Mental Health and a BA (Hons) in Developmental Psychology. Previous research has covered the use and development of digital mental health which led her to research that could help ensure high quality evidence-based digital mental health is adopted into the health and social care economy. She has previously worked as research manager at a local Healthwatch ensuring that peoples’ voices are heard in health and social care, which provided her with significant insight into how local health economies function.

Rebecca Woodcock, Patient and Public Involvement Co-ordinator: Mental Health & Technology Research, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Informed by a career championing diverse voices in the charity sector and benefiting from a recent MSC in Voluntary Sector Management, Rebecca brings both passion and personal lived experience to supporting patient and public involvement.
Her role involves developing and delivering our Involvement strategy, whilst working with colleagues across the Institute of Mental Health, other Biomedical Research Council (BRC) themes, national bodies and industry partners to support the implementation of best practice within PPI.
As well as working with Researcher to develop and refine their PPI strategies, Rebecca has recently co-produced a framework for supporting digital PPI and worked with PPI colleagues and public contributors to present at the MindTech Annual Conference.

Dr Charlotte Hall, Senior Research Fellow, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Charlotte’s main areas of interest include the implementation of technology to support the assessment, monitoring and treatment of mental health disorders within children and young people, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders.
Charlotte has specific expertise of the design, conduct and management of clinical trials in community child mental health services and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and is interested in the nuances in online trail delivery.
Charlotte is trial manager for the ORBIT study, which is evaluating the remote digital intervention for tics. Amongst other studies, Charlotte is also a co-investigator on the FACT trial, assessing the use of the QbTest for young people in prison (led by Dr Chitsabesan at the University of Manchester), the QUOTA Trial assessing QbTest or medication management (led by Dr Maddie Groom at the University of Nottingham) and the SATURN trial which looks at medication for children with ADHD and tics. Charlotte is also acting as site lead for the OPTIMA Trial, investigating the online delivery of a parent ADHD intervention and is principal investigator on the WAIT study looking at waiting list interventions in CAMHS. She was also the trial manager on the AQUA Trial which investigated the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the QbTest, the findings of which are being implemented in routine practice.

Dr Jen Martin, Senior Programme Manager, NIHR MindTech MedTech Co-operative
Jen has worked in the healthcare technology field for more than 20 years and is currently MindTech’s Senior Programme Manager. Prior to this, Jen was Senior Research Fellow in Human Factors at the University of Nottingham. Jen’s interests lie in the development, evaluation and adoption of mental health technologies such as Virtual Reality, games and digital interventions.
Jen is a co-investigator on the NIHR-funded gameChange project which is using VR to transform the lives of people with psychosis, and leads the implementation workstream within this. She is a member of NHS England’s Expert Reference Group for Digital Innovation and Adoption and is also an advisor to NICE as part of their work on accreditation of mobile health apps.

Manjul Rathee, CEO, BFB Labs
Manjul is an impact entrepreneur, with deep expertise in service design & product innovation in a variety of sectors (including health tech, youth welfare, wellness travel and more). She is the CEO of BFB Labs, a highly innovative mental health tech company developing cutting edge digital therapeutics for better youth mental health, and the Co-founder of sight loss public health initiative Eye Heroes. She has a Masters in Sustainability, and has led the development of multi-award winning digital products/services and taking them to market nationally and internationally.

Andrew Jackson, Chief Executive, ProReal
As a Partner at PwC and an Executive in IBM, Andrew has over 25 years’ experience supporting organisations and people through change. Curious about coaching and technology, Andrew was the co-founder of ProReal Ltd, a company and a team who believe in a world where relationships and sense-making are built on more than words. They have developed an avatar-based 3D visualisation technology to help people tell their stories and share how they see the world. ProReal’s research programme describes the technology’s adoption in healthcare, prisons, schools, and social care settings, and by several NHS Trusts.

Jo Barosa, Account Director, QbTech and UK & Operational Lead for the National Programme Focus ADHD
Working for over 2 decades in the ADHD arena, 10 of them at Qbtech, Jo is passionate about improving outcomes for children and adults by consulting on ADHD care pathways and supporting clinicians, services and Trusts with business plans, clinical information and governance and procurement considerations to secure additional funding needed to support positive change, including adoption of objective testing (QbTest).

VIRTUAL: Fourth Annual Conference on Innovation & Trade: Mentor Means Business
2021-09-08 13:30 - 16:00
The Northeast Ohio region is home to some of the leading medical institutions in the United States, including the Cleveland Clinic, and the region has developed one of the nation’s most important biomedical clusters.
Over 700 biomedical firms are located there, including over 400 medical device manufacturers specialising in imaging, neuro-stimulation, orthopaedics, cardiovascular, and sterilisation.
Internationally recognised clinical research institutions, including the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Case Western Reserve University, provide Mentor biomedical and med-tech companies a world-class platform for research, design, and innovation.
On 8 September, 2021, learn more about the advantages of doing business in Northeast Ohio and the City of Mentor by participating in a virtual conference focused on Ohio’s medtech innovation corridor.
Conference activities include:
– Discussion with experienced legal advisors on setting up your US business operations and positioning your company for success in the North American market
– Guidance from high-level US hospital system personnel on the particulars of getting your products and services into the US healthcare system
– Direct interaction and potential dialogue with US companies and officials that can help you bring your products and services into the United States
View the programme and further details here
To register online, click here

IN-PERSON EVENT: Midlands Health and Life Science Symposium
2021-11-24 09:00 - 16:30 | National Conference Centre Birmingham, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, B92 0EJ, United Kingdom
Sponsored by Midlands Engine Health

The Midlands Health and Life Science Symposium event will shine a light on the powerhouse of Health and Life Sciences research strength that is the Midlands, as well as the role it can play in supporting the delivery of national innovation policies, achievement through the place agenda and adoption/innovation within the NHS. The incredible collaborations that delivered over £53 million of cutting-edge research in the fight against COVID-19, will bring together stakeholders from across the Midlands region with interests in Health and Life Sciences research, local strategies, innovation.
Today, the Midlands is home to:
– the highest number of Medical Technologies companies of any region in the UK (pumping £1.6bn into the UK economy pa)
– 14% of all UK Life Sciences employment (30,565 jobs)
– 2 of the 3 largest UK NHS Trusts
– the 2nd largest Clinical Trials cluster in Europe
– 7 leading Medical Schools (producing over 20% of the UK’s medical students)
– a stable, ethnically diverse population of over 10 million citizens (making it the ideal test bed for global health and multimorbidity interventions)
This event will bring together academic, business and clinical experts, alongside civic and regional leaders from the Midlands and beyond to highlight what the region has to offer and to explore how excellence can be harnessed to address global healthcare challenges for increased wellbeing and productivity.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
– Sir John Peace, Chairman, Midlands Engine
– Professor Dame Anne Johnson, President of The Academy of Medical Science
– Professor Andrew Morris, Director, Health Data Research UK
– Dr Louise Wood, Director of Science, Research and Evidence, Department of Health and Social Care and Co-lead of NIHR
Programme
Speaker Biographies and Breakout Session details
Delegate List

Why you should attend:
In addition to learning about our exciting Health and Life Sciences expertise and the role that innovation can play in levelling up the economy, we are also expecting 300 delegates, providing an excellent networking opportunity with those in Health and Life Sciences. Delegates will hear about:
– The work the Midlands is doing to tackle health inequalities and to support the levelling-up agenda
– The nationally leading cutting-edge Health and Life Sciences research being delivered in the Midlands in topics such as Diabetes, Imaging, Advanced Therapies and Biobanks
– How academic, industry and NHS partners across the region are collaborating, including best practice and opportunities to get involved
– Investment Opportunities such as the National Rehabilitation Centre and the Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
– Speakers will be drawn from UKRI, government departments and the NHS
Companies joining us for the exhibition are:
– Accelerate Associates
– Achiever Medical
– Birmingham Health Innovation Campus
– Callisto Life Science Partners
– Dignio
– Fluidigm
– Guardtech Cleanrooms
– HORIBA Medical
– Hospital Services Limited
– i3 Simulations
– Life Science Group
– Medical Technologies Innovation Facility
– Medilink Midlands
– MI Health
– Miltenyi Biotec
– National Institute for Health Research
– Wren Healthcare
Please note, all exhibition opportunities have now sold out – view the exhibition floor plan and exhibitor details here.

The Big Ask 2021 – Pitching Session 1:15-2pm:
During the lunch and networking break the stage will be open for booked 5-minute pitches with your Big Ask. We have some dynamic and interesting requests from our community to present, as we are hoping we can get relevant connections and link-up’s which will lead to some great collaborations and partnerships. Details of which will be shared soon.
This event is brought to you by MI Health, event managed by Medilink Midlands.

Venue and Delegate – COVID-19 Compliance:
– All participants will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times
– The rooms will be laid out with relevant spacing between tables/delegates
– All rooms will be adequately ventilated with outside air
– Additional cleaning will be carried out throughout the day
– All rooms have hand sanitiser nearby
– Social distancing measures will be in effect for all toilets
– Delegates/staff have the option to wear a face covering upon entering the venue and whilst in attendance at the event
– It is recommended that all delegates and speakers complete a lateral flow test before attending this event
You can read the National Conference Centre, Birmingham’s ‘Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 and beyond’ document online here.
In addition to the above we will closely monitor any updates/changes from government and will keep delegates and speakers updated
Travelling to the National Conference Centre, Birmingham:
The conference centre is centrally located at J6 of the M42, follow signs to The National Motorcycle Museum from all approach roads. Using postcode B92 0EJ, there are 1000 free parking spaces on site, including charge points for electric cars and disabled parking. If travelling by train Birmingham International is a 5 minute taxi drive. For full travel details, please see here.

Surgical Research Society (SRS) Annual Meeting 2022
2022-03-24 08:45 - 2022-03-25 17:15 | De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ, United Kingdom
All event information can be found at www.surgicalresearch.org.uk, this page is the facility for online event registrations.
Please see rates below:

Ticket Type
Fee

2 day Conference + lunch only

Med Student member
£100

Med Student non-member
£120

Trainee member
£150

Trainee non-member
£170

Consultant member
£250

Consultant non-member
£350

Conference dinner
£70

Full package (2 days conference, lunches, one night hotel, breakfast, conference dinner)*

Med Student member
£250

Med Student non-member
£270

Trainee member
£300

Trainee non-member
£350

Consultant member
£400

Consultant non-member
£500

*if you do not wish to attend the dinner as part of the full package, please state in the ‘Additional Information’ section on the booking form and £40 will be reduced from the fee stated above.
Registration has now closed.
Additional hotel information: Should you need to book a stay on Wednesday 23 March at the venues hotel, please refer to their website here.

Creating a Healthier Future
2022-05-26 09:00 - 12:00
Silverstone Technology Cluster
Join us for our next Wearable Technology Special Interest Group event at Silverstone Technology Park.
We have an exciting panel of speakers who will share their insights into the future of Wearable Technology and its varied application in the medical sphere. From smart sensing solutions, new materials and human technologies, this event will delve into ways wearable technology can be applied to create new healthcare/medical solutions.
We are thrilled to announce we will be joined by:

Zeke Steer, CEO at Milbotix who will be talking about the progress he’s made towards commercialising his academic research and cover the importance of engaging with end users to identify unmet needs, the mindset of ‘Research versus Engineering’ and raising early investment.
Stuart Wells, Director at Location Extreme who will be presenting their new GPS safeguarding solution; ‘Meili GPS Safe’ – a next generation GPS tracking system with SOS and GeoFencing features that enables carers to be alerted when a patient or loved-one wanders, and to be routed directly to their location via the Meili App.
Simon McMaster, CEO at Footfalls & Heartbeats who will present ‘Prehabilitation and rehabilitation in the 21st Century’, focusing on the use of wearable technologies to increase the time provided for clinical prehab and rehab whilst allowing the patient to continue in their normal lives.

and recently announced:

Dr Laura Salisbury founder of KnitRegen and Dr Gopika Rajan, postdoctoral researcher soon to join the Royal College of Art, present their revolutionary patent-pending smart textiles as a form of wearable physiotherapy for stroke rehabilitation. The audience will learn how this technology aims at addressing current problems with post-stroke treatment while prioritising end-user comfort, identity and general well-being.

Book your place today to be the first to find out how wearable technology can change the future of medical care and join the conversation with leaders and specialists from the industry.
This is a hybrid event held at the Silverstone Park Innovation Centre, so please ensure you book the appropriate ticket.
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Timings 9.00am – 12.00 noon.

WEBINAR: EU Interreg AiBle: Rehabilitation in Robotics Design
2022-06-14 12:30 - 15:00
AiBle is a 3-year cross-border EU Interreg project about an upper-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton robot based on AI and cloud computing.
The workshop objective is to create a discussion platform on intersections between the fields of rehabilitation, robotics, and human-computer/robot interaction.

12:30 – 12:40
Welcome and Introduction to AiBle
Prof Zhaojie Ju, University of Portsmouth (UK)

12:40 – 13:05
Designing human gait patterns in rehabilitation: methods & results
Matthieu Masselin, CEO, Wandercraft

13:05 – 13:30
Robotic systems for rehabilitation and neuroscience: Complex to simple, to very complex
Prof. Etienne Burdet, Professor of Human Robotics, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London

13:30 – 13:40
Screen Break

13:40 – 14:05
Exoskeleton interfaces and movements coordination
Dr Nathanaël Jarrassé, CNRS Research Associate, Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Sorbonne University, Paris

14:05 – 14:30
Robo K: Gait Rehabilitation Device
Dr Pauline Harmon, BA Healthcare, Pacè

14:30– 14:55
Rehabilitation robotics design and control problematics: From ABLE 7D Reference Design to AiBLE Rehabilitation product
Philippe Garrec & Alexandre Verney, CEA List

14:55 – 15:00
Closing Comments

To book your place at this free online event, click here.

WEBINAR: BBSRC/DEFRA Endemic Livestock Diseases Programme
2022-08-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
The BBSRC are offering two informative webinars to coincide with the Phase 2 launch of the BBSRC/DEFRA Endemic Livestock Diseases. These sessions offer the chance for those interested in applying for the funding to learn more about the opportunity and to pose their questions to those allocating the funds.
Book your place today
BBSRC/DEFRA Endemic Livestock Diseases Programme
The Endemic Livestock Diseases Initiative aims to meaningfully reduce the overall level and impact of endemic disease on the UK livestock sector, to improve productivity and the health and welfare of animals. The initiative will bring academia and businesses together to co-create novel prevention and intervention solutions.
All projects must include at least one business project partner. The full economic cost of your project can be up to £1,000,000 over 3 years. BBSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost. The business project partner must contribute at least 10% cash (or in-kind) of the full economic cost of the project.
Project collaborators are crucial participants in the proposals. They may encompass a wide range of stakeholders, including:

farmers
businesses
innovators
veterinary practitioners
data management service providers

Businesses must be UK-based or have UK-based research activity.
Projects should address the themes below. The scope is solutions-focused and research and translation activities that cut across the themes are encouraged.

Digital agriculture
Genetics and breeding
Farm management
Vaccine platforms and technologies
Novel therapeutics
Co-infection

Exclusions from this call include bovine TB and animal nutrition.
For more information about the initiative, click here.

WEBINAR: Routes to Funding
2022-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Silverstone Technology Cluster
Medilink Midlands, as a long-established membership organisation, has links and relationships with a wide variety of companies and organisations across the health support landscape both regionally and nationally.
In this webinar, supported by Hexagon, they will be looking at what Medilink Midlands can do to support business in the MedTech/Health and Wellbeing areas as well as any transitioning or considering development towards the health sector.
They will be covering the grants still available through Medilink Midlands and looking at what else is out there in the funding landscape at that time (Autumn 2022) across the Midlands region.
They will also look through the most common errors when completing grant application forms.
We will provide Medilink Midlands experts in all these areas but also will be inviting Innovate UK/Innovate Edge and other funding bodies to participate particularly if there is a specific ‘call’ coming up autumn 2022.
Book your ‘FREE’ place HERE.
Timings: 11.00am – 12.00noon
This is an online Webinar, supported by Hexagon and joining instructions will be sent to you the day before to join via Zoom.

IN-PERSON EVENT: The Future of Remote Monitoring and Virtual Wards
2022-10-19 09:30 - 14:00 | iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB, United Kingdom
This event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem, and to make the West Midlands healthier, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients.
Event overview:
Since covid we have seen a rapid rise of acceptance and use with remote monitoring and virtual wards within the health care sector, and this in person event will look at the past, present, and future demands within the remote monitoring and virtual ward landscape, and what individuals, including innovators, suppliers, clinicians, and service providers need to collectively consider.
Event to cover:

What is the technical scope
What is required (DTAC, regulations and requirements)
Who are the customers? And how to approach
Integrated care, do we have the systems to facilitate?
Market opportunities (NHS structure, procurement and accessibility)
What is the future and potential future requirements
Funding & support

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With presentations including:

Thomas Llewellyn, Remote Monitoring Lead, WMAHSN
Fiona Costello, VP of National Accreditations, ORCHA
Adrian Smith, WM5G Health & Care Sector Lead, WM5G and Head of Digital Transformation, NHS Arden & GEM CSU
Ian Newington, Head of Special Projects, Innovation Programmes and IP, NIHR
Dr Masood Ahmed, Chief Digital Officer, WMAHSN
Chris Dyke, Connectivity Manager, Medilink Midlands
Ewa Truchanowicz, Managing Director, Dignio
Dr Noel O’Kelly, Clinical Director (Spirit Digital) Spirit Health

You will also have the chance to put your questions to our panellist of experts.
Nearby parking is available at Faraday Wharf ( same postcode as iCentrum).
If travelling by train, it is an approximate 15 minute walk from Snow Hill or New Street train station.

ONLINE SESSION: Understanding the recent R&D changes and how they will impact you
2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This event, brought to you in partnership between Medilink Midlands and Patron member TBAT Innovation, has been created in relation to the recent Autumn budget announcement, the R&D Tax relief scheme will be impacted across both schemes.
Join this event to find out how these changes may affect you and your business.
Event to cover:

Full overview of funding options available both competitive and non- competitive
Review of recent changes to the R&D Tax Relief scheme, what will happen and when?
How might these changes impact the scheme and what will it mean for you?
Live Q&A panel session with panellists

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Meet the panel:
Ian Davie – Senior R&D Consultant
Ian has been with TBAT for over six years and brings a wealth of experience to the team. Ian is passionate about guiding manufacturers with advice, consultancy support, R&D tax credits and grant support that TBAT Innovation offers to their clients.

Mark Robbins – R&D Consultant
Mark joined TBAT last year, coming from an innovation background having held roles in renewable energy, space exploration, thermal management, automotive energy harvesting, microwave and radio frequency processing and plastics recycling.

Yasmin Dalton – R&D Consultant
Yasmin joined TBAT this year and developed a keen interest in innovation while studying for her master’s degree. This involved being part of the 2030 ‘Agenda for Sustainable Development’ at the United Nation’s HQ in New York.

Caroline Sykes – Innovation Advisor, Medilink Midlands
Caroline has over 15 years’ experience of supporting inventors and companies within the healthcare sector working at the interface between academia, clinicians and industry. With a broad knowledge of innovation funding for healthcare organisations and has worked with start-up companies navigating the innovation pathway and funding options. With a PhD in chemistry, Caroline has a passion to support the development of healthcare innovations from bench-to-bedside, with the ultimate focus being positive patient benefit.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Sustainability – What it Means for the Health Care Supply Chain
2022-12-08 09:30 - 14:00 | Conference Aston, Aston University Aston Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
This event is part of the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network (WMAHSN) industry event programme, aimed to support the West Midlands innovation ecosystem, and to make the West Midlands healthier, more productive and deliver the best possible clinical outcomes for patients.
Event overview:
Government and the NHS have set out their sustainability goals, with ambitious targets to reach by 2040. Every organisation needs to recognise the scale of impact to the sector and understand how to adapt their business to meet the requirements of the customer. In addition to the environmental benefits to net zero pledge, businesses and organisations should not miss out on the ‘competitive edge’ and opportunities.
Event to cover:

What does sustainability /Net Zero mean in the health and life science sector
Existing and coming legislation – what are the standards that your product must meet
Solutions on best ways to measure, benchmark and monitor
What do your customers expect (NHS)
How does your supply chain effect you, plus contractual, legal & KPI’s
What is expected by the NHS and what this means for the supply chain
What are the other business benefits of a sustainability driven SME
What tools and support are available for SME’s

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With presentations including:

Anna Edwards – Innovation Project Manager (Greener NHS- Environmental Sustainability of Medicines) at the WMAHSN
Clark Crawford – Innovation & Commercial Services Lead at the WMAHSN
Simon Rollason, Regional Greener NHS Lead, NHS England, South East Region – ‘Engaging with the NHS on the net zero journey’
Michelle Sullivan, Head of Public Affairs at Boston Scientific – ‘How to make Net Zero Healthcare a reality’
Ben Roberts – West Midlands Innovation Advisor & Sustainability Champion at Medilink Midlands.

Energy-Smart Places: Delivering Net Zero
2023-02-28 09:00 - 17:00 | Manchester & Online
Innovate UK and the EPSRC are holding a one-day hybrid event, taking place in-person in Manchester and online.
The Prospering from the Energy Revolution programme, delivered by Innovate UK and EPSRC, has invested over £100m in developing and demonstrating local approaches to energy, with over 80 projects involving hundreds of organisations.
This one-day conference and exhibition will help tell the projects’ stories and give insight into what has been learnt and achieved. The event will bring people together from across the energy landscape, to look at how the potential of local smart energy systems can be realised on the journey to net zero.
Joining this event will be a great way to learn more about the opportunities and issues around place-based approaches to energy, to share experiences with others to take inspiration and key insight back to your area’s net zero delivery plans.
To register for this event, click here.

WEBINAR: The State of the Nation Cyber Webinar Series Part 1 - Cyber Risk Quantification
2023-03-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join Gallagher for part one of this year’s State of the Nation Cyber Webinar Series – Cyber Risk Quantification – Measuring the Cost of Cyber Risk Exposure.
How much should we invest in a new security control? What level of cyber insurance coverage do we need? Are we reducing the amount of cybersecurity risk within our business, and if so, by how much?
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These are questions that boards around the world are struggling to answer in the current environment. Traditional qualitative methods of measuring the level of cyber risk within an organisation currently do not provide accurate enough information to answer these questions. A more robust, probabilistic and scenario-driven type of analysis is required. That’s where cyber risk quantification comes into its own.
In this webinar, Gallagher cyber specialists will discuss this burgeoning field of risk quantification, and explore:

Why traditional Cyber risk ‘heat maps’ are not up to scratch.
What Risk Quantification involves, and the methodology that it employs.
How small amounts of information and data can still provide key insights.
How Risk Quantification can help guide business decisions, including control investment and insurance limits.

The key takeaways from this session will include how business leaders can use risk quantification to aid in their decision-making and leverage the Gallagher Cyber Risk Quantification service to provide key insights into the level of risk they face, and where investments could make the biggest difference.

Speakers

Johnty Mongan, Head of Cyber Risk Management at Gallagher
John Clarke, Consulting Manager, Cyber Risk Management at Gallagher

Format

Panel discussion followed by audience Q&A.

ONLINE EVENT: TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023 - Workshop 1 - Finance
2023-03-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Online
Join TBAT Innovation, Shakespeare Martineau and Modus Accountants, along with other partners for the first of the Innovation Challenge workshops to discover all you need to know to fund your business growth and innovation. They will discuss problems, challenges and highlight opportunities to reduce the effects of funding barriers – supporting on the journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
For more details of this first workshop, click here.
This event forms part of the wider TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023.
The Innovation Challenge is brought to you by TBAT Innovation with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and has been designed by our expert team to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs. It leverages the expertise of our unique partner network while seeing our partners come together to deliver four free to attend, vibrant and informative workshops.
Once our final workshop has concluded in June, the final stage of The Innovation Challenge will open. We will invite applications for businesses to submit a full business plan to be considered for our exciting prize package.
The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize and support packages from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge, tailored to their needs. Furthermore, two runners up will receive a free support package from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge.
We will be hosting a final showcase event in October 2023 to announce the winner from 10 finalists who will be invited to pitch their business plan in 3 minute presentation in front of key investors.
The Application window will open March 23rd, with further details on how to apply to be announced.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Health Data Immersion Week: Working With Real World Data
2023-03-27 - 2023-03-31 | University of Birmingham, Winterbourne House, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
The University of Birmingham’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI has partnered with Health Data Research UK to deliver a series of intensive courses (immersion weeks), intended to enable individuals with skills in mathematics and computational science to gain insight into key topics in health data science.
Our upcoming course taking place at the end of March is delivered in collaboration with University Hospitals Birmingham, through the HDR UK supported PIONEER Data Hub. It will be of particular interest to anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the potential and challenges of real-world health data, and practical experience of working with such data.

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Course Title: Working with Real-World Data
Dates: Monday 27th to Friday 31stMarch 2023
Location: University of Birmingham (in-person only)
Registration Fee: £400,with a discounted rate of £250 for registered students (small number of stipends available)
To find out more & apply: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/data-science/health-data-training/health-data-immersion-week-real-world-data.aspx

IN-PERSON EVENT: The King's Awards for Enterprise event for Wolverhampton businesses
2023-04-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Wolverhampton Art Gallery
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are a prestigious set of awards given annually to UK-based businesses that demonstrate exceptional achievement in areas such as innovation, international trade, sustainable development and promoting opportunity through social mobility.
Hear direct from Wolverhampton Deputy Lieutenant Professor Martin Levermore MBE and Deputy Lieutenant John Wood, who will outline the process involved and answer any questions you may have.
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Winning a King’s Award is widely considered to be a hallmark of business excellence and can bring numerous benefits to your business:

Increased brand recognition and credibility
Improved marketing opportunities
Networking opportunities
Access to funding and grants
Improved employee morale

The awards are valid for 5 years. Winners have reported benefiting from worldwide recognition, increased commercial value, greater press coverage and a boost to staff morale. Hear from previous Queen’s Awards winners sharing their experience.
Those who gain an award will be:

Invited to a Royal reception
Presented with the award at your company by one of The King’s representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant
Able to fly The King’s Awards flag at your main office, and use the emblem on your marketing materials (for example, on your packaging, advertisements, stationery and website)
Given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy

The 2024 awards will open for entries in May 2023 with a closing date early in September 2023.
For more information about The King’s Awards for Enterprise, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Empowering Women in Biotech
2023-04-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Charnwood Molecular
Taking place on 18th April between 9.30am – 3.30pm, this event aims to bring together likeminded individuals working in the biotech and life science sector, and women looking to pursue a career in this industry. We will have talks from inspirational women in the industry on topics ranging from leadership and the visibility of women in biotech, investment opportunities available, and ways to connect with one another.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY
Aim of the Event:

Share personal and professional experiences and career strategies from a woman’s perspective.
Help women, wherever they are in the career paths, realise their future goals.
Encourage women to enter and maintain careers in Biotech.
Generate a wider network of professionals working in Biotech.

Who is it for?
This is an inclusive event and all are welcome particularly:
-Women in academia and industry who would like to network
-Women who would like to learn about and explore the opportunities available to them
This event is in partnership with Bionow, Charnwood Molecular, Charnwood Campus, IBioIC, Potter Clarkson, SynBioBeta and WiSB (Women in Synthetic Biology)
A great opportunity for academic and industry colleagues to get together.
For any further information please contact mollie.nolan@bionow.co.uk

IN-PERSON EVENT: BIOTRINITY 2023: Catalysing Growth in the Life Sciences Industry
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-26 | 155 Bishopsgate, London, 155 Bishopsgate, London, London, United Kingdom
BioTrinity is an established, must-attend London conference, that catalyses growth and supports in-person engagement across the life sciences industry.
The event is attended by an audience of early stage and emerging life sciences R&D Companies, investors, big pharma, and other valued partners throughout the life sciences ecosystem. The conference features a focused, relevant, and stimulating programme, led by great speakers, who bring their knowledge, expertise, and vision to the fore in exciting, high-quality sessions.
Interacting with new companies each year is something we believe to be a critical attribute of a successful conference and we work hard to ensure that a substantial and fresh line-up of investable opportunities and collaboration possibilities are showcased.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY
BioTrinity features:

A dedicated ‘Scientific Track’, featuring a focus on eight core therapy areas; Oncology, Neuroscience, Microbiome, Inflammatory Diseases, Rare Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Medtech and Cell & Gene Therapy. Each dedicated session will include an expert update from a key opinion leader, followed by up to 5 showcase presentations from some of the most innovative and interesting R&D companies.
A second ‘life sciences business’ focused presentation track, that will feature discussions and keynotes addressing topics from finance and investment, regulatory, government strategy and tax.
Pre-scheduled live & in-person private partnering meetings during the two-day physical conference as well as a bonus third day of virtual only partnering.
A sponsors exhibition area and plenty of ‘all-delegate’ networking opportunities throughout both in-person day, which are so valuable to share knowledge and unlock future collaboration and new business opportunities.
Option for registered delegates to revisit recorded presentations in the days following the conference.
BioTrinity Investor Drinks Reception 24 April and BioTrinity Networking Party 25 April events open to conference delegates.

For more information click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Driving Innovation in Midlands Healthcare
2023-04-25 09:00 - 15:30 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
A Charnwood Campus NHS and Academia Collaboration Platform event, part of a series of events and workshops to support the growth and success of the life science organisations clustered around Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY
Are you developing a new healthcare product, drug or biomarker?
Are you interested in these therapeutic areas?

Respiratory
Cancer
Diabetes and Lifestyle
Cardiovascular

Are you looking for a clinical or academic partner?
Are you looking for new research to commercialise?
Are you considering a Precision Medicine approach for your product?
Would you like to have 1-2-1 discussions with world leading clinical and academic experts?
Would you like to develop collaborative projects to de-risk new product development?
Our event aims to grow and develop research partnerships between Industry and the University of Leicester. To facilitate this, pump-prime funding of up to £5K per project will initially be available to help early-stage project development with potential partners following on from this event.
For further information on the funding available and how to book slots with the speakers, please contact Dr Lynne Howells at lh28@le.ac.uk or iph@le.ac.uk

Agenda
9.00 – 9.20 Registration Refreshments and Poster Exhibition.
9.20 – 10.10 Event Welcome and Introduction to the Institute of Precision Health/Clinical Translation of Respiratory Research.
Professor Chris Brightling, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician, Respiratory Theme Lead for Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (Respiratory).
10.10 – 10.30 Developing the Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Diagnostics.
Professor Jacqui Shaw, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Head of Department Genetics and Genome Biology (Genetics).
10.30 – 10.50 Clinical evaluation and enhancing uptake of MedTech to improve outcomes in diabetes.
Professor Pratik Choudhary, Honorary consultant in Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Centre. Chair of Diabetes Technology Network UK.
10.50 – 11.20 Refreshments and Networking Break.
Pre-book your 10-minute slot with one of our speakers.
11.20 – 11.40 Introduction to the PROTAC pipeline.
Dr James Hodgkinson, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry.
11.40 – 12.00 Developing Novel Biomarkers for Disease Detection.
Professor Don Jones, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Director of van Geest MultiOMICS facility and Dr Jim Langridge, Waters (Biomarkers).
12.00 – 1.40 Lunch and Networking Break.
Pre-book your 10-minute slot with one of our speakers.
1.40 – 2.00 Industry Talk.
2.00 – 2.30 Industry collaborations advancing novel cardiac risk prediction tools to the clinic.
Professor Andre Ng, Head of Department, Cardiovascular Sciences, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist.
2.30 – 2.50 How Companies can Access Funded Projects.
Dr Lucy Alexander, Head of Business Development, Charnwood Campus.
2.50 – 3.00 – Professor Don Jones. Session close and collaborative opportunities.
3.00 – 3.30 Networking and speaker slots.

Speaker Profiles

Professor Chris Brightling
Professor Chris Brightling’s research focusses on improving the clinical management and understanding the mechanisms of airway diseases such as asthma, chronic coughs and COPD. He has published over 450 peer reviewed articles. Prof Brightling is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, National Institute for Health Research Senior Investigator, Respiratory Theme Lead for Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Director Institute for Lung Health, and Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician. He is Coordinator of the MRC Molecular Pathology Node EMBER and Respiratory lead for the IMI 3TR and was founding Director of the European Respiratory Society Clinical Research Collaborations.
Prof Brightling is the national lead for the post-COVID consortium PHOSP-COVID and local research lead for the COVID-19 pandemic. His main research focus is on improving the clinical management and understanding the immunopathogenesis of the airway diseases asthma, chronic cough and COPD. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians’ Cough Guidelines, the British Thoracic Society, American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Severe Asthma guidelines and is on the scientific committee for the Global INitiative for Asthma – GINA. Prof Brightling draws on his experience in research excellence and leadership to coordinate the research teams at the University of Leicester and three Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust sites in their COVID-19 response.

Professor Jacqui Shaw
Professor Shaw is Head of the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, Co-Director of the Institute for Precision Health and Professor of Translational Cancer Genetics at the University of Leicester. Her extensive expertise in innovative blood-based tests for monitoring breast and lung cancers, known as liquid biopsies, is highly sought after through national and international collaborations in clinical studies and trials. Professor Shaw’s research has found that breast cancer recurrence can be detected by a blood test up to two years ahead of when traditional screening techniques would be able to detect it. This highly impactful work enabled US-based genetic testing company Natera achieve the prestigious ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 for their Signatera™ test, which offers patients personalised cancer testing.
Professor Shaw’s research group’s expertise is in molecular diagnostics. This expertise was deployed during the coronavirus pandemic to establish and lead on asymptomatic screening for COVID-19 at the University of Leicester, using a quick antigen test known as LAMP – Loop-mediated isothermal amplification. This screening programme has supported the University in the early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks on campus by detecting staff and students with asymptomatic cases who may have unknowingly spread the virus.

Professor Pratik Choudhary
Professor Choudhary is an honorary consultant in Diabetes with a special interest in type 1 diabetes and technology. He has active clinical and research programs around education psychology and technology in type 1 diabetes. In particular, using neuroimaging to explore mechanisms of hypoglycaemia unawareness and use of different strategies such as technology and behavioural interventions to restore awareness.
Professor Choudhary is currently chair of the Diabetes Technology Network-UK working to improve access to technology for diabetes through training education and advocacy. He has experience in academic and industry-funded early-phase studies evaluating novel glucose sensors and closed loop- artificial pancreas systems to help progress technologies, and multinational randomised clinical trials (RCTs) and Real-World Evidence studies to support implementation and policy decisions that have enabled equitable access to developed technologies across the NHS.

Dr James Hodgkinson
Research within the Hodgkinson Group is focused on the synthesis of novel chemical probes and compound libraries designed to study biological processes otherwise challenging by genetic approaches. We are specifically interested in developing chemical probes for Class I Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes and other protein partners that exist in Class I HDAC multiprotein complexes. Class I HDACs and their associated complexes have been implicated in diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Applications include using our chemical probes to investigate novel ligand-protein interactions and protein-protein interactions within HDAC complexes, and developing heterobifunctional molecules including proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) for the targeted degradation of Class I HDACs and their associated complex partners in cancer cells. Our overall goal and vision is that our validated chemical probes will have direct applications for use by the members of chemical biology and biology communities in revealing new biology, studying disease and ultimately aiding the discovery of new therapeutics.

Professor Andre Ng
Professor Ng is an expert in the management of cardiac arrhythmias especially in catheter ablation and the use of mapping systems in such procedures. He has played a key role in the establishment of an active ablation programme for Atrial Fibrillation since 2002 at Glenfield Hospital and has pioneered the use of a novel robotic system in AF ablation. He has provided proctorship for new ablation technologies at many centres worldwide. He also specialises in advance device implantation including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices.
He has translated important preclinical findings into investigations in cardiac patients with the successful development of a novel technology for sudden death risk stratification, LifeMap, which won numerous prizes including Medical Futures Award 2011 – Best Innovation in Diagnostics and European Heart Rhythm Association Inventors Award 2016, resulting in several internationally granted patents.

Professor Don Jones
Professor Jones is co-director of the Leicester van Geest Multi-OMICs Facility, which is a world-leading centre for biomarker research. Professor Jones’ research involves discovering and implementing novel biomarkers of disease using mass spectrometry techniques, with particular interest in the discovery of biomarkers (proteins, metabolites and lipids) using state-of-the-art analytical techniques in combination with novel data interrogation techniques. From these projects the group are establishing targeted assays for biomarkers and working with pathology colleagues to validate and achieve clinical accreditation for assays.
As Co-director of Institute for Precision Health which helps coalesce precision medicine activity across the University and NHS. All this work helps to underpin the implementation of precision medicine by finding novel tools to personalise diagnosis and treatment in modern medicine.
Professor Jones plays an active role in the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre which allows this research to be translated into clinical use.

Dr Lucy Alexander
Head of Business Development and Senior Business Development Manager of Innovation Centre, Charnwood at Charnwood Campus. I am passionate about research translation to real world product and have been delivering research commercialisation for over 25 years. Before joining the Campus, I led the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator, focused on developing commercialisation of novel medicines and technologies with start-ups and SMEs.

Making Pharmaceuticals 2023
2023-04-25 09:00 - 2023-04-26 16:00 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The leading UK Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Conference will take place in person on 25 and 26 April at the Coventry Building Society Area. Attend to see 200+ companies exhibiting their latest products and services. network with pharmaceutical professionals and be part of the No.1 event in the UK for Pharmaceutical professional from research to finished product.
There will be 6 Industry Zones:
– Cleanroom & Hygiene
– Laboratory
– Processing and Machinery
– Ingredients & Raw Materials
– Pharmaceutical Building Facilities
– Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Zone
For more information or to book your stand visit www.makingpharma.com

ONLINE SESSION: How to Create a Medical Device: Turning a Digital Health App into a Software-Based Medical Device
2023-04-26 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
How do you turn a digital health app into a medical device?
Join this online session to gain insights from Tim Bubb, Technical Director of IMed Consultancy.
This informal, 25-minute session offers a beginner’s guide for companies and entrepreneurs who have an existing digital health app or product (or are looking to create one), and are interested in making it a software-based medical device in the UK.
Topics to cover:
· When does a digital health product become a medical device?
· At what point to start thinking about medical device implications
· The steps people face on their way to medical device status
· The benefits / opportunities of qualifying your product as SaMD
For more details and to book your free place, click here.

TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023 - Workshop 2 - People & Recruitment
2023-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
This free-to-attend online workshop is designed to delve into the people and recruitment solutions you need to know in order to support your business growth. We will discuss problems, challenges and highlight opportunities to reduce the effects of barriers within people and recruitment – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
In this webinar, we will cover:

Talent and Recruitment
The role of a non-executive director
Engaging and retaining your workforce
Investment and share incentives
Recruiting the best people you can

Speakers include:

Sam Stephens – TBAT Innovation
Shakespeare Martineau – Roger Harcourt & Rhys Wyborn
Chris Hill – Vestd
Rachael Bull – Engage and Grow Central Midlands
Simon Bucknell – EMBS

This event forms part of the wider TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023.
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The Innovation Challenge is brought to you by TBAT Innovation with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and has been designed by our expert team to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs. It leverages the expertise of our unique partner network while seeing our partners come together to deliver four free to attend, vibrant and informative workshops.
Once our final workshop has concluded in June, the final stage of The Innovation Challenge will open. We will invite applications for businesses to submit a full business plan to be considered for our exciting prize package.
The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize and support packages from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge, tailored to their needs. Furthermore, two runners up will receive a free support package from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge.
We will be hosting a final showcase event in October 2023 to announce the winner from 10 finalists who will be invited to pitch their business plan in 3 minute presentation in front of key investors.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Blüm Connect Launch
2023-04-27 18:30 - 21:30 | St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue, St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue 78 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AG, London, EC2N 4AG, United Kingdom
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to join us at the launch of Blüm Connect™, our industry-disrupting solution that’s set to revolutionise the healthcare sector. For a long time at Blüm HQ, we have recognised the pressing need for high-quality yet efficient digital health innovation, and Blüm Connect is our response to this challenge.
Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments and some amazing guest speakers including Rachel Murphy and David Plumb who will share their experiences of the digital health ecosystem. We will also hear from the Blüm Team about Blüm Connect – our solution that is providing NHS Trusts, Universities, and allied sectors with pre-built software features, regulatory-compliant APIs, and full code integrations.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY
Our event is being hosted by Tech Canal, an organisation that supports NHS adoption and sales capabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships to provide better outcomes, and transform the delivery of health and care. Tech Canal plays a crucial role in closing the loop on our rapid innovation model, making it easier for healthcare providers to adopt our solution.
We highly recommend registering early as space is limited. Please reserve your place here, and join us as we collaboratively discover the future of healthcare innovation. We welcome you to also invite a technical lead / CTO colleague of your choice.
On behalf of the Blüm and Tech Canal Team.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Invitation to “Nurturing a Diverse and Sustainable Future in Life Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach to Equity and Inclusion” Workshop
2023-05-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming workshop, “Nurturing a Diverse and Sustainable Future in Life Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach to Equity and Inclusion.” delivered by Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA).
The Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA) delivers free innovation support to Leicestershire life sciences SMEs to increase knowledge exchange between clinicians, academics, and local companies to accelerate product development in partnership with the Midlands Engine.
This FREE workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable culture in your organization.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY
The workshop will be held at Charnwood Campus, Loughborough, and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The workshop will be delivered in two sessions:

First session: “Internal Focus – Nurturing an equitable workforce and sustainable company”
Second session: “External Focus – Cultivating inclusive thinking and positive impact in product development”

If you have further questions, please contact jacque.landry@leicester.ac.uk.

Growth Through People 2023
2023-05-10
Growth Through People will be kicking off with our first event of the year on the 1st March 2023 with four weeks full of free, expert-led event and webinars, accompanied by digital content including blogs and podcasts. The series will culminate with the Growth Through People Conference, to be held on the 10th May.
Upcoming events:

Leading and Managing Change in the Transition to Net Zero – Book Here
Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work? – Book Here
Ensuring LGBTQ+ inclusivity in Your Workplace – Book Here
Harnessing personal resilience in challenging times – Book Here

Growth Through People Conference
Join our conference this May to explore exceptional perspectives on themes including responsible leadership, accessing and engaging talent, unlocking potential and harnessing resilience. Take away new ideas to drive and inspire positive change within your business.
Through the 2023 Growth Through People conference, we want to help local businesses learn the latest techniques, advice, guidance and view points on how to get the best out of their workforce during these challenging times.
Keep an eye out for more details on our conference.
For full programme details, please click here.

WEBINAR: Investment, Employee Incentivisation and R&D
2023-05-16 14:00 - 15:30
SEHTA are pleased to bring you this webinar session with Accountancy firm Finerva – specialist advisers in finance, accounting, tax and beyond.
This session is ideal for you if you are an investor backed or may be seeking investor funding; wants to achieve a potential exit; has employees it wants to incentivise through shares in the company; or carrying out Research and Development.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE TODAY
Date: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (BST)
Cost: FREE for SEHTA members (£75 + VAT for non-members)
Platform: TEAMS

WEBINAR: Life Sciences Legal Forum - Focus on ESG
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Mills & Reeve’s next Life Sciences Legal Forum will be a panel session, chaired by senior life sciences lawyer Isabel Teare, and will give insight and informative discussion into ESG themes and challenges within the life sciences sector.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY

Isabel will be joined by Laura Ludlow, Carrie March, Judith Houston and James Fry. They will give their expert views around issues as diverse as supply chain, diversity, real estate and reporting in an ESG context.

Upon confirmation of your place, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers so they can be covered if possible, during the webinar.
We hope you can join.
If you have accessibility needs or require any adjustments to enable you to take part in the webinar, please let us know here.

WEBINAR: Intellectual Property Masterclass: Essential Tips for Life Sciences Companies
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
Intellectual Property (IP) is all around us, and for many businesses across the Life Sciences, IP can be their most valuable asset. Despite this, IP protection is still being overlooked by many companies in the Life Sciences sector.

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Join IP experts from Gallagher and Forresters on 24th May at 10:00am, for a masterclass webinar exploring how Life Science companies can harness the IP in their business and turn it into a competitive commercial advantage.
In this webinar, further topics covered will also include:

What is IP – how to identify it and protect it within your organisation.
How to generate tangible revenue through IP.
How patents can reduce corporation tax rates.
The typical IP claims seen within the Life Sciences sector.
The importance of IP insurance in Life Sciences.
How to prepare your IP portfolio for exit.

This webinar is a great opportunity for Life Science companies of all sizes that are looking to reduce risk and protect their IP. So, don’t miss out, register your place today as spaces are limited!

Panel List:
Jon McArdle Account Executive & Client Service Leader, Gallagher
Erik Alsegard, Head of IP Insurance, Pen Underwriting
Mark Connell Partner UK & European Patent Attorney, Forresters
Kate Wilson Senior Associate UK & European Patent Attorney, Forresters

Online Workshop: Innovation Challenge - Product Development & Protection
2023-05-25 13:00 - 16:45
The Innovation Challenge is back for a second year, powered by TBAT Innovation, in collaboration with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau!

The Challenge is designed to support innovation in SMEs through our unique partner network, delivered via a series of online workshops.

In addition, businesses will also have the opportunity to win a £5000 cash prize and support packages from our partner network tailored to the winner’s needs.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE TODAY

The ‘Product Development & Protection Workshop – How to design and protect your innovation’ will discuss problems, challenges and highlight opportunities to reduce the effects of product design and protection barriers.

Online Product Development & Protection Workshop
Thursday 25 May 1:00pm – 4:45pm

This informative and interactive online workshop, sponsored by Forresters IP, will consist of short presentations, Q&As, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.

They will cover:

IP
Product Design
Patent Box
User Interface (UI)/User Experience(UX)
Regulation
Client Company
Licensing in and third party involvement
CE Marking

Tickets are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Secure your place now to avoid disappointment.
