Medilink Midlands

Access to Finance Investment Surgery
2017-11-02 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Rushcliffe Borough Council Offices, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7GY
This is an Access to Finance surgery where selected companies seeking growth capital have a free one hour meeting with COO of Shadow Foundr, Jason Kluver, Edwards director Neil Taylor, CEO of Cresco Innovation Jo Derbyshire and business angel investor and business mentor Paul Jenkinson, who is also on the Advisory Board of Shadow Foundr and John O’Donnell, Business Finance Manager, D2N2 Growth Hub.
Jason Kluver is a founding director of Shadow Foundr, an online investment platform and private investor network, which has raised in excess of £14m for early-stage businesses. Neil Taylor is a member of the Research & Development Consultative Committee, and has particular expertise in technology companies, SEIS, EIS, R&D Tax Credits, Cloud Accounting and Patent Box. Jo Derbyshire is CEO of Cresco Innovation Ltd, a company of scientists and consultants who are experts at writing and winning bids/grants.
To reserve a meeting please contact Paul Jenkinson.
Please note: There is another investment surgery taking place on Tuesday 28th November in Derby. To be taken to the event page please click here.

Make In India @ University of Leicester
2017-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | College Court Conference Centre, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3UF
‘Make in India’ is a flagship programme of Government of India to encourage businesses to manufacture in India for the growing Indian market, and using India as a manufacturing base for exporting to other markets.
The aim of this event is to highlight the growth opportunities for British businesses (including SMEs) in India – one of the world’s fastest growing large economies.
Event Content

Welcome address by Consul General of India, Birmingham
Invest India Presentation
Address by Professor Sarah Dixon, Pro-Vic-Chancellor, International, University of Leicester
Address by the representative from High Commission of India, London
Presentation on Access India Programme – UKIBC
Presentation by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), London
Q&A session
Networking reception

Spaces are limited; to register your free place please click here.

Make in India @ The University of Nottingham
2017-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Djanogly Theatre, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, DH Lawrence Pavilion, University Park, NG7 2RD
‘Make in India’ is a flagship programme of Government of India to encourage businesses to manufacture in India for the growing Indian market, and using India as a manufacturing base for exporting to other markets.
The aim of this event is to highlight the growth opportunities for British businesses (including SMEs) in India – one of the world’s fastest growing large economies.
Event Content

Welcome address by Consul General of India, Birmingham
Invest India Presentation
Address by Professor Nathu Puri, CBE (Founder of The Purico Group)
Address by Professor Nick Miles, Pro Vice-Chancellor, The University of Nottingham
Address by the Representative from High Commission of India, London
Presentation on Access India Programme – UKIBC
Presentation by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) London
Q&A session
Networking reception

Spaces are limited; to register your free place please click here.

Explore India: Meet The Buyer
2017-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, Science & Enterprise Park, Loughborough, LE11 3GR
Explore India Meet the Buyer events is a fantastic opportunity for British businesses to meet locally with a range of buyers from India and promote their goods and services.
India, the third largest economy in the world, is one of the fastest growing economies. It is also predicted to have the largest middle-class consumer market by 2030. What’s more there is a strong demand for products made in the UK.
This one day event facilitates productive face to face meetings between UK manufacturers and Indian buyers from the following sectors:

Life sciences
Technology
Smarts Cities
Food & Drink

What’s included:

A series of half hour appointments based on both supplier and buyer preferences
Company profile on the meetings portal so that buyers can view your company and product information
Networking opportunity sessions
Lunch and refreshments throughout the day

To register your free place, please click here.

Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG)
2017-11-07 09:00 - 13:30 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
The next Food Supplements Special Interest Group (SIG) is taking place in Nottingham, the theme for this SIG is: liquid food supplements.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Innovation and Business Strategy
2017-11-08 09:00 - 2017-11-09 17:00 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
This two day training course run by Medilink will help companies optimise their innovation process to improve the probability of commercial success. Discover ground breaking tools and methodologies to identify opportunities, uncover unmet clinical needs and learn how to translate these into product design. Techniques covered across the two days include ethnography, lead users, competitor analysis, portfolio planning tools, concept enrichment and selection and business case preparation.

What does this course cover?

Why the UK fails to translate invention to innovation
Innovation strategy and vision including portfolio planning to create and innovative culture in your workplace
Identifying unmet customer needs and how to translate these into concept design
Evaluating new technologies
How to build a business case/research proposal

For more information please contact:
Vanessa Bailey, Events Coordinator, Medilink West Midlands
Becky Sharpe, Project Leader: Marketing & Events, Medilink East Midlands

To book your place, please click here to register online.

Innovate 2017
2017-11-08 09:00 - 2017-11-09 17:00 | The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
INNOVATE 2017 is the UK’s leading innovation event. Over two days it brings the brightest and boldest of UK innovators together to share, excite, and inspire businesses, individuals and governments to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
The two day event comprises a conference on the main stage, as well as break out seminars and an exhibition.
Conference Themes Include:

Creating new worlds
Automating the world
Securing the cyber world
Building the cities of a future world
Feeding the world
Creating an equal world
Curing the world
Energy powering the world

Ticket Fees
1 Day Delegate ticket – £150.00
2 Days Delegate ticket – £199.00
Prices are VAT inclusive.
If you’d like to find out more about this event or register your place, please click here.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, excited by what the future holds, or curious about new frontiers, INNOVATE 2017 is a must attend event. Network with pioneering thinkers, meet like-minded investors, grab opportunities and register today.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, excited by what the future holds, or curious about new frontiers, INNOVATE 2017 is a must attend event. Network with pioneering thinkers, meet like-minded investors, grab opportunities and register today.

NIHR Roadshow for Medical Technology SMEs
2017-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | White City Campus Imperial College London, 80 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ
Are you a medtech SME looking for funding, support or collaborators?
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) invites you to apply for a place at this roadshow specifically tailored for medtech SMEs to find out more about:

the mission, strategic priorities and activities of the NIHR
opportunities for SMEs via their funding programmes
how the NIHR support SMEs in the conduct of clinical trials
how the NIHR helps SMEs to formulate research plans and find collaborators, supporting centres and facilities for R&D
relevant contacts in the NIHR and other organisations supporting medtech SMEs, such as the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) and Medilink

This is the first of a series of events that will take place across the country. Future events will be publicised on the NIHR website when the venues and dates are finalised.
Talks
This one day event is organised with South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) and includes speakers from:

the Department of Health
the NIHR
medtech SMEs that have been funded or supported by the NIHR

Consultations
You can register for a roundtable discussion on:

Funding by the NIHR programmes
Setting up R&D collaborations with the NIHR Infrastucture
Supporting SMEs in the conduct of clinical trials by the CRN

You can register for a 1:1 session with:

An NIHR programme manager to discuss the suitability of your research plans for an NIHR programme award and ways that the NIHR can assist you with your application process
Representatives from the NIHR Infrastructure – Biomedical Research Centres, Diagnostic Evidence Co-operatives and Healthcare Technology Co-operatives
Representatives from the CRN

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To find out more about this event or to register your free place, please click here.

Health Tech Alliance event: NHS Improvement & the Office for Life Sciences
2017-11-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Health Tech Alliance, 69 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2BB
The Health Tech Alliance is delighted to welcome Miles Scott (NHS Improvement) and Caroline Fenwick (Office for Life Sciences) at their next meeting at 1pm on 16th November. Both oversee implementation of the Accelerated Access Review (AAR) at their respective organisations. With the Government due to respond to the AAR this October, this is an opportune time to put any questions you have about implementation to Miles and Caroline.
If you’re interested in attending please email secretariat@healthtechalliance.uk.

Digital Health Catalyst Technology Collaboration Workshop
2017-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
Attend this interactive Technology Collaboration Workshop in Nottingham and find out and provide feedback about the Innovate UK Digital Health programme. This workshop will provide:
– KTN overview
– Overview of Innovate UK Digital Health programme
– Q&A panel discussion
– Possible collaboration opportunities
To view the programme and speaker profiles, click on the links below.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
Brief information about the Innovate UK programme:
Innovate UK is investing up to £35 million through the Digital Health Technology Catalyst, in projects that develop new digital technology solutions to healthcare challenges. The Digital Health Technology Catalyst, which is a 4-year programme, recently closed round 1, however planning for round 2 is now in progress.
The first competition sought ideas that have the potential to achieve one or more of the following:
• improve patient outcomes
• transform healthcare delivery
• enable more efficient delivery of healthcare
While these objectives are core to the programme your views on potential changes/additions will be of great value and we hope to cover such feedback during the event.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Access to Finance Investment Surgery
2017-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 | iHub Derby, Infinity Park Way, Infinity Park, Derby, DE24 9FU
This is an Access to Finance surgery where selected companies seeking growth capital have a free one hour meeting with COO of Shadow Foundr, Jason Kluver, Edwards director Neil Taylor, CEO of Cresco Innovation Jo Derbyshire and business angel investor and business mentor Paul Jenkinson, who is also on the Advisory Board of Shadow Foundr and John O’Donnell, Business Finance Manager, D2N2 Growth Hub.
Jason Kluver is a founding director of Shadow Foundr, an online investment platform and private investor network, which has raised in excess of £14m for early-stage businesses. Neil Taylor is a member of the Research & Development Consultative Committee, and has particular expertise in technology companies, SEIS, EIS, R&D Tax Credits, Cloud Accounting and Patent Box. Jo Derbyshire is CEO of Cresco Innovation Ltd, a company of scientists and consultants who are experts at writing and winning bids/grants.
To reserve a meeting please contact Paul Jenkinson.
Please note: There is another investment surgery taking place on Thursday 2 November in Nottingham. To be taken to the event page please click here.

BioFIT Conference
2017-11-28 09:00 - 2017-11-29 17:00 | Strasbourg Convention Centre, Palais de la Musique et des Congrés, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
BioFIT is the leading partnering event in Europe for technology transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovation and seed investment in the field of Life Sciences. With more than 1,200 international leading actors from 35+ countries, the event gathers big pharma, emerging and small biotech companies, pre-seed/seed/Series A investors, as well as professionals from tech transfer, academia and research institutions.
The Conference Programme at a glance
New players involved in innovation in the health sector
Big data and health IT companies provide key expertise to potentially increase efficiency in the discovery, preclinical and clinical stages of development. What will be their position and involvement in the therapeutic innovation chain: Will they participate or lead? Examples of collaborations between biotech, pharma and academic research will be highlighted. However, these new players don’t only originate from the big data sector, they also come from various areas such as animal health or e-health.
Nurturing and licensing early-stage assets
Early stage assets evolve in an ecosystem in which TTOs, scientists and entrepreneurs are closely connected. This subject will focus on assessing opportunities in licensing early-stage projects, discussing the monitoring role of TTOs and exploring the scientists’ commitment. It aims to underline the difficulties for maturing early-stage assets. How can we transform science into business more frequently and efficiently?
Bioentrepreneurs’ challenges at pre-seed, seed and Series A stages
The right mindset, a solid presentation and business model are not the sole requirements that bioentrepreneurs must fulfill at pre-seed, seed and Series A stages. What are the expectations of project maturity from seed investors in 2018? How often are new types of early-stage investors involved in financing rounds (including philanthropic and specialised ventures)? How does the angles/seed investors relationship work? Are there increasing interactions and partnerships between pharma and VCs at these initial stages?
Register Now for BioFit 2017
Medilink members can receive 25% off booking fees. There are also sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available. To find out more or register your place, please click here.

Industry Day: Smart materials and surfaces powered future engineering solutions
2017-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Pavillion Building, Clifton Campus, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
The “Droplet and flow interactions with bio-inspired and smart surfaces” Special Interest Group (SIG) of the EPRSC funded UK Fluids Network are arranging a free collaborative industry/academic day.
The SIG is on Smart Materials and Bio-inspired Surfaces, covering biological and bio-inspired surfaces, manufacturing such surfaces, and understanding how liquids stick, spread and repel from them.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your industrial needs and challenges and find out about our capabilities and expertise, which hopefully will help initiate future industrial-academic collaborations. Industrial involvement is particularly welcome from the fields of surface coating/ treatment, thin film engineering, bio-surface/ interface engineering and surface instrumentation.
To find out more and to book your place, please click here.

CBBC China Outbound Conference
2017-11-29 09:00 - 2017-11-30 17:00 | Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen, 4088 Yi Tian Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China
Facilitating Collaboration in Complementary Industries in China and the UK.
Host Organisation: CBBC, CCPIT Shenzhen
Supporting Organisations: British Chamber of Commerce HK, British Consulate General Guangzhou, Shenzhen Outbound Alliance, CGP Investment, Morning Whistle, British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong, Shenzhen General Chamber of Commerce
Size: 450 people (UK companies: 100, China companies: 200, Partners: 150)
Dates: 28th-30th November 2017
Venue: Futian Shangri-La Hotel
Theme: Facilitate Collaboration in China and UK’s complementary Industries
Overall Schedule:
28th November: Networking Reception (up to 100 pax)
29th November: Whole day Conference
30th November: Business matching, project pitches, FPS 1-2-1 advisory sessions, project owners and investors 1-2-1 meetings, company visits
Please click here for full programme details.
To register for this event, or to find out more information, please click here.
Call for Projects for Investment Project Catalogue & Matchmaking
Do you have a UK project looking for finance? Could this investment opportunity be of interest to a Chinese investor? CBBC’s China Outbound Investment Project Catalogue, in conjunction with a dedicated match-making session at CBBC’s China Outbound Conference, could prove be THE platform that helps you to find a suitable Chinese investor.
CBBC’s Investment Project Catalogue 2017 is a dual language digital & print publication which will be widely distributed to CBBC’s investor networks in China. It will include over 100 carefully selected UK projects across key sectors most appealing to the Chinese investors.
Anonymised project summaries will also be circulated to Chinese investors one month prior to the Conference in preparation for pre-arranged one-to-one meetings during the matchmaking session of the Conference. Very high quality projects have the chance of being selected to be included in the Project Pitching Session.
To apply:
Send a 100 word project summary by 13th October to xinyu.wang@cbbc.org stating:

Sector
Region
Investment size
What is the project/technology/product and its application?
China relevance (where applicable)
Stage of project/company (pre-revenue, profitable, mature etc)

Meet in the Midlands 2017
2017-11-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park, Newton Solney, Burton-on Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0SS, United Kingdom
Meet in the Midlands provides a great opportunity to meet with Med-Tech and Life Sciences representatives from the East and West Midlands.
The event will provide ample opportunities for networking, plus hear from a panel of expert speakers who will be on hand to answer your queries relating to:
– R&D Tax Credits
– Grants
– IP
– Insurance
– Compliance
– Market Access/NHS
– Legal
Plus there will be two case study company presentations sharing their experiences.
We are delighted that AdamsonJones are hosting the event, AdamsonJones are proud Patrons of Medilink East Midlands.
Non-Member cost: £ 50
plus VAT
This event is free for members of Medilink

Event Documents
Event Brochure
Delegate List

UK HealthTech Conference
2017-12-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Mercure Holland House Hotel, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0DD, United Kingdom
Booking is now open for the UK HealthTech conference in Cardiff. The theme for this year is ‘Looking to the future of patient therapies and the life science industry’.
One Conference, Three Essential Areas
Healthcare

Clinical innovation beyond borders
AI and the psychology of cancer
Innovation showcase
Successful strategies for innovation adoption in healthcare

Medtech & Diagnostics

MHRA regulatory update
UK procurement landscape and market access
Delivering diagnostics for the NHS and healthcare markets
Advice and support for finance and funding

Biopharmacy

The immunotherapy revolution
New developments in pharma manufacturing
Increasing patient access to new medicines

View the full programme here
There are exhibition and sponsorship opportunities available for this event, to find out more please click here.
Delegate Fees
MediWales member & NHS: £195 + VAT
Member of Medilink UK & other partners: £225 + VAT
Non-member: £250 + VAT
To find out more or register your place, please click here.

BigB2SME Event - First pilot project with GE Healthcare
2017-12-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Hempsons, 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN, United Kingdom
SEHTA, Mayor of London and MedCity would like to invite you to register your interest to attend their first event designed to build bridges between small companies (including university and NHS technologists) and GE Healthcare.
Overview

Do you want to understand more about how to work with multinational health technology companies?
Is a partnership or other commercial agreement with a large multinational company something you should consider to help develop your business?
Here’s a challenge to SMEs – Have you got a technology/product/service in AI, learning algorithms, medical imaging (earlier diagnosis) which you would like to discuss with experts in GE Healthcare?

Agenda
10:00 Registration & Refreshments
10:30 Partnering with GE Healthcare, Joel Haspel, Partner, GE Healthcare Finnamore
10:50 What GE is looking fo AI, Learning Algorithms, Medical Imaging, Max Jones, Director, GE Healthcare Finnamore & Paul Johnson, Director, GE Healthcare Finnamore
11:15 Q&A
11:30 Pre-arranged 1:1 sessions with GE representatives and selection for follow up
13:00 Close

You can register your interest for this event here, places will be confirmed no later than Friday 24th November.
The venue for this event is kindly supported by Hempsons.

NIHR MindTech 2017 Symposium - Digital Technology in Practice
2017-12-07 09:00 - 16:30 | The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4LE, United Kingdom

MPD Training Course: European Medical Device Directive (MDD) Basics and Transition to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
2017-12-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Wyboston Lakes Resort, Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AL
This one day training course by Medilink East Midlands together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the European MDD and MDR basics and the differences between the two.
Find out what impact the MDR will have and the key considerations you need to be aware of, including all timescales.
This training course will also cover:
– How to classify your Medical Device
– How to choose the Conformity Assessment Routes under the MDR
– Compiling your technical documentation for a Medical Device
– How to label your Medical Device
– Clinical Evaluations of Medical Devices in the EU
The final session of the course will cover key considerations for the MDD to MDR Transition, including suitable action plans.

To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.
Member cost: £ 150
Non-Member cost: £ 215
plus VAT
Documents
Event Brochure
Delegate List

THE ROLE OF DOSE PREDICTION IN INCREASING SUCCESS OF EARLY DRUG DEVELOPMENT
2017-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | BioHub, Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, SK10 4TG
XenoGesis is joining forces with Juniper Pharma Services to host a seminar on ‘The role of dose prediction in increasing success of early drug development’.
Gaining a thorough understanding of the chemical and pharmacological attributes of a drug substance through preclinical studies is paramount for providing an effective dosage form for first-in-human clinical trials. Yet often insufficient consideration is given to ‘knowing the compound’ before selecting a presentation for clinical evaluation. In particular, an accurate prediction of an appropriate dose range is vitally important for adopting the most appropriate formulation strategy for the compound. If the formulation is not suitable to deliver the required quantity of the drug then the outcome of the clinical trial may be compromised.
Juniper Pharma Services and XenoGesis work together successfully to provide an integrated biopharmaceutics service offering. The unique combined approach helps to remove the gap between ‘chemical’ and ‘biological’ to provide the most effective drug delivery solutions.
Richard Weaver joins Rob Harris to provide an insight into how our joint, consultative approach to drug development can help in understanding the absorption and clearance characteristics of a drug substance and how these properties will influence dose prediction and selection of an appropriate formulation strategy.
To find out more about this event or to register your free place, please click here.

Legal Advice Seminar: Business Structures for SMEs
2018-01-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL
Nottingham Trent University invites small and medium sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to join the Legal Advice team for a seminar on business structures.
This lunch session will include important points to consider for newly trading businesses. Focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular legal structure
This lunch session will include important points to consider for newly trading businesses. Focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular legal structures used to operate your business. This seminar will also consider how different types of entity might secure funding, and what funding sources require from those they lend money to or invest money within.
Speakers will include:

Ashley Fredericks, Supervising Solicitor at Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre
Brogan Roache, Legal Officer at Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre

This informative session is a great opportunity for SMEs to discover more about how NTU can help their business with legal and innovation support. This event is free to attend for all businesses eligible to the Enabling Innovation Programme and refreshments will be provided.
Programme
11:45 Registration
12:00 Welcome and introduction to the topic
12:15 Informative session about business structures
13:15 Q&A
13:30 Event close
To find out more about this event and how you can register, please click here.

Institute of Technology - Second Focus Group
2018-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Studio 15, Antenna Media Centre, Beck Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EQ
Nottingham Trent University are hosting a second focus group regarding submitting a bid to be one of the Department of Education’s Institute of Technology.
The focus group will provide an opportunity for you to discuss whether further and higher education providers are supplying relevant courses and qualified graduates for your sector around digital technologies. Your views are of importance, and will be used to help NTU and their partners: Burton and South Derbyshire College, Chesterfield College, Derby College, North Notts College, Nottingham College, University of Derby and Vision West Nottinghamshire College, submit a bid to be one of the Department of Education’s Institute of Technology.
If you would like to take part in the focus group or you have any queries, please email Anup Patel. Please respond by Friday 12th January.

Medical & Healthcare Business Awards 2017
2018-01-24 17:00 - 20:00 | The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4EW
Medilink West Midlands invite you to join them for an evening of celebration and entertainment at the 2017 Medical and Healthcare Business Awards.
Hosted at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, a fabulous venue in central Birmingham, the evening will consist of plenty of networking opportunities, entertainment and a deliciously prepared 3 course meal.
The Awards Ceremony will begin after the meal, where you will get the opportunity to meet each of the Awards Sponsors as they present the prestigious awards to each of our winners for the evening.
Ticket Prices:
Medilink members: £34 + VAT
Non members: £42 + VAT
To find out more information or to book your place, please click here.
Please note: Tickets are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

Arab Health 2018
2018-01-29 09:00 - 2018-02-01 17:00 | Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab Health is the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region. The 2018 edition of the event is expected to welcome more than 4,200 exhibiting companies and 103,000 attendees from 150+ countries.
Accompanying the exhibition will be 17 business, leadership and Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences providing the very latest updates and insights into cutting edge procedures, techniques and skills. You can view the list of conferences here.
The exhibition is free to visit if you register in advance, please click here to register your free visit.
There are still stands available under the Medilink Pavilion, please click here to find out more about this exhibition opportunity.

Innovation Funding for Ambitious Businesses in the Midlands Engine
2018-01-30 07:30 - 14:00 | The Manufacturing Technology Centre, Ansty Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU
Innovation is key to business success. The ability to exploit new ideas, technologies, processes or business models ahead of the competition can bring big rewards in a world that is rapidly changing. The UK government has recognised this for many years and has been increasing the support to businesses wanting to innovate and grow.
Accessing this support, however, can still be confusing and complex. That’s why the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, and the British Business Bank have come together to help you. This event is for innovators and entrepreneurs to learn about the ways in which ambitious businesses can be supported.
Why attend?

To help you understand where to go for innovation funding and practical advice on what is available
You’ll get expert insight into future trends
Connect with potential collaborators
Access to expert business advisers
Understand what is required in writing a successful grant applcation

Who should attend?
Ambitious businesses across the Midlands Engine looking to grow, particularly welcoming companies that have not engaged with Innovate UK before.
There are two options for attending this event:
Option A:
Come to the ‘fast-track’ breakfast event if you’re short on time. Here you can get the key information over a networking breakfast and still make it to work on time. This is taking place 7.30am-9.00am, click here to register your free place.
Option B:

If you have the time and want to get the most out of the session, attend the full morning session followed by lunch. Here there’ll be more opportunities for questions and a more detailed agenda. This is taking place 9:30am- 2:00pm, click here to register your free place.

Innovation for Health: Partnership building event
2018-01-30 09:30 - 15:00 | School of Veterinary Medicine- University of Surrey, Daphne Jackson Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AL
Would you like to engage with the University of Surrey’s world class health technology research and facilities?
Are you interested in developing collaborative relationships with one of the South East’s foremost Universities?
Do you need help finding the right people to talk to and sourcing catalyst funding to get things moving?

Agenda
09:30 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Introduction
10:15 Overview of Key Research Area Themes and Q&A
10:30 Keynote speakers from the University of Surrey (including areas of Bio-medical monitoring, therapy development, tailored nutrition and disease diagnosis using AI)
11:30 Refreshment Break
11:45 Funding opportunities: NIHR i4i, InnovateUK, Digital Catapult
12:30 SME Case Study: Overview of their experience with University of Surrey
12:45 Q&A and Close
13:15 Networking lunch and opportunity to visit exhibition. 1:1 sessions and Research Group meetings are available to pre-book upon registration.
To register your interest please click here. Places will be limited, and applications will be reviewed and confirmed by a personal email no later than 15th December.

Meet the Cuban Life Sciences Delegation Visiting the UK
2018-01-30 09:30 - 17:30 | The University of Nottingham, Senate Chamber, Trent Building, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2QL
The Department for International Trade team in Havana would like to offer you an opportunity to meet a delegation of Cuban decision-makers from the Life Science sector who are visiting the UK in early 2018.
Why Cuba?
Cuba’s pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries have a world-class reputation due to their innovation and high quality standards. BioCubaFarma, the business group that represents the sector, comprises 31 companies with 64 production facilities and 20,000 employees.
The company has a global presence, exporting to more than 40 countries. Cancer treatment drugs, prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases, cardiovascular drugs and treatment of diabetic foot ulceration are just some of BioCubaFarma’s main products. They also have a large portfolio of projects in different development stages focused on different fields such as human, animal and plants.
The delegation is interested in seeing the UK capability in R&D, manufacturing and translation as well as looking for strategic partners to help develop, manufacture and market their products internationally.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the Cuban market:

Discover the latest opportunities in the market
Identify potential collaboration opportunities and business partners
Build business relationships and increase your visibility in the Cuban market
Receive expert support and advice from DIT market-based staff

Registration
Please click here to see details of the delegation or to register your interest in attending this event. A fuller itinerary will be issued closer to the day after you receive confirmation of your place.

NIHR Roadshow for MedTech SMEs
2018-02-06 09:30 - 15:30 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
Are you a MedTech SME looking for funding, support or collaborators?
This event, organised in partnership with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is specifically tailored for MedTech SMEs and will provide the opportunity to find out about:
• the mission, strategic priorities and activities of the NIHR
• opportunities for SMEs via NIHR funding programmes
• how the NIHR support SMEs in the conduct of clinical trials
• how the NIHR help SMEs to formulate research plans and find collaborators, supporting centres and facilities for R&D
• relevant contacts in the NIHR Infrastructure, such as the Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) and the MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operatives (MICs) and other organisations supporting MedTech SMEs, such as Medilink.

The event will also include*:
– A chance to get more detailed information through round table discussions
– 1-2-1 appointments to speak about your specific need with individuals from across the NIHR
*Details on booking on to the round table discussions and 1-2-1s will be sent to you once we receive your booking form.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Profiles
Delegate List

Legal Advice Seminar: Consumer Rights and Types of Contracts
2018-02-07 08:15 - 10:00 | Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL
Nottingham Trent University invite small and medium sized businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to join the Legal Advice team for a seminar on consumer rights and types of contracts.
The session will include important points to consider for SMEs and sole traders, particularly in relation to the types of contracts they need when dealing with customers and other businesses. The session will also focus on issues to consider when supplying goods and services to consumers.
Speakers include:
Sam Lloyd and Tom Nanson – Browne Jacobson
This informative session is a great opportunity for SMEs to discover more about how NTU can help their business with legal and innovation support. The event is free to attend for all businesses eligible to the Enabling Innovation programme and refreshments will be provided.
Programme
8:15 Registration and breakfast
8:30 Welcome, introduction to the Legal Advice Centre and Enabling Innovation
8:45 Issues in supplier contracts
9:15 Issues to consider when contracting with customer
9:45 Q&A
10:00 Close

This event is free to attend, but attendees must register in advance. In order to attend this event you must be eligible for support from the Enabling Innovation Programme, which supports SMEs in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
To find out more or register your place, please click here.

TBAT Roadshows present: The True Value of R&D
2018-02-07 08:30 - 12:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
TBAT Innovation is now one of the UK’s leading business consultancies in its field. Established in 2002, the company provides innovation support to technology research and development organisations throughout the country by accessing grant funding, R&D tax credits, conducting market research and evaluating innovation opportunities.
A common misconception is that the relief is only for big companies. TBAT want to lift the lid on this. The reality is that the majority of innovation now takes place in small and medium-sized enterprises, who are precisely the type of companies who should be applying and attending this first of a kind roadshow.
This first roadshow will cover the current R&D Tax Credit schemes available to SMEs and larger companies. Sharing insight in to the claims process, allowing you to maximise the value and importance of your claim.
Topics include:
• What is considered R&D? Possibly not what you think
• What you can & cannot claim
• How to avoid common errors when making a claim
• Where TBAT can help
• Real-life client examples
Agenda:
8:30am: Doors open for networking
9:00am: Registration and breakfast
9:30am: Roadshow commences
10:30am: Consultations with exclusive discounts
This event is free to attend but places are limited. To find out more or register your place, please click here.
