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SUMMARY:The Future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham City Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, 6th September 2023\, Nottingham City Council\, and partners will be hosting the Nottingham City UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Support Launch event. \nThe occasion will celebrate the success of the European Funded projects and present the future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham. \nThis event holds significant importance for Nottingham City’s business community and provides the opportunity for businesses to learn all about Nottingham City Council’s SPF delivery plan and the opportunities available to support business growth. \nThe event is aimed at all businesses in Nottingham City and delivers a full of agenda of engaging presentations\, success stories\, and project showcases; all aimed at supporting businesses and fostering collaboration within the community. \nWe are delighted to announce that Mark Goldby\, DL\, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Manufacturing Network will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the event. Mark has over 30 years of leadership and manufacturing experience ranging from well-known industry high tech and electronic giants Siemens and GPT to founding his own award winning businesses in Nottingham. His business background and experience allow him to provides insight and support to business leaders and senior executives and his passion to champion and strengthen the diversity of industry will surely make for an interesting and captivating presentation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from industry partners and leaders\, including the Nottingham City Business Growth Hub and SPF Teams\, the University of Nottingham (UON)\, Nottingham Trent University (NTU)\, Medilink\, NBV Enterprise Solutions\, and Visit Nottingham. Representatives from Innovate UK and the East Midlands Chamber will also be in attendance. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/the-future-of-uk-spf-business-support-in-nottingham-city-launch-ev/
LOCATION:Advanced Manufacturing Building\, Jubilee Campus\, Unversity of Nottingham\, 522 Derby Road\, Lenton\, Nottingham\, NG7 2GX
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: ARU Health & Medical Technology Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference from Anglia Ruskin University’s Medical Technology Research Centre will return for its second year\, taking place across two days on 13 & 14 September at Hughes Hall\, Cambridge. Highlights include presentations from Professor Wei Chen\, from the University of Texas Arlington\, speaking on nanotechnologies and Professor Michael Sutcliffe\, from Cambridge University\, speaking on biomedical engineering. The first day will focus on Research Presentations and collaborations. The second day will focus on Industrial collaborations\, Networks and Early Career researcher Presentations. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the Eventbrite page.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-aru-health-medical-technology-research-conferences/
LOCATION:Hughes Hall\, Cambridge\, CB1 2EL
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Bridging the Digital Gap: Key Learnings from the NHS Digitisation Report
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Annual Report of the House of Commons\, evaluating the Government’s commitment to the digitisation of the NHS and Social Care examined nine commitments across four broad policy areas outlined below. These included important and measurable ambitions. \nThis webinar\, run by Medilink Midlands in collaboration with the Midlands Engine\, plans to discuss the Report’s findings and explore what needs to happen next to bridge the digital gap between current reality and the further ambitions of the health and care system. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\nWe’re delighted to be joined by a fantastic line-up of speakers for this session\, including three distinguished members of the Report’s Expert Panel: \n\nProfessor Dean Fathers DL\nProfessorial Fellow\, IMH; Visiting Professor of Healthcare Leadership\, The University of Nottingham; Visiting Professor of Resilience\, The University of Lincoln\nChris Gledhill\nCEO\, PDMS & TechUK Central Government Council Member\nDr Caroline Johnson\nMBBS MRCPCH\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham\, Consultant Paediatrician\, Member of the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee\, Report Panel Expert\nSir David Pearson CBE\nChair of TEC Quality\, Chair of the Advisory Board for the social care research programme in England\, Integration Adviser – NHS\, Report Panel Expert\nProfessor Maureen Baker CBE\nChair Professional Record Standards Body\, Report Panel Expert (Health and Social Care Workforce Specialist Member)\n\nKey policy areas that will be discussed in this session include: \n\nThe care of patients and people in receipt of social care\nThe health of the population\nCost and efficiency of care\nWorkforce literacy and the digital workforce\n\nSpeaker Profiles\n \nProfessor Dean Fathers DL \nDean has held Board appointments across the private\, public and civic sectors and developed an international career with experience working on Boards in the UK\, Europe\, Australasia and North America. \nChair of the Midlands Engine Health Care and Life Science Board\, Dean is also Independent Chair of Quality Safety and Risk at Voyage Care\, a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (where he chairs the Quality Committee) and a Non-Executive Director for the Academy of Health Care Science (where he is Chair of the Life Science Industry Steering Group). He is also an investor or advisor to digita/health organisations ATMPS\, Blum Health\, CAL International\, Cerina\, GreenKite\, NeedleSmart\, Oxehealth\, PDMS\, Sekoia and Tuli Health and co-chairs the Midlands Medilink Digital Health Special Interest Group. \nFormerly Chair of various commissioning and provider organisations and past board roles with the NHS Confederation\, the NHS Leadership Academy and NHS Providers\, Dean has been recognised with Honorary Professorial roles at Cass (now Bayes)\, Leeds\, Nottingham and Lincoln Business Schools. \nHe also holds Trustee appointments with charities Portland College and Care After Combat. \n \nChris Gledhill\, Chief Executive Officer\, PDMS \nChris co-founded PDMS in 1993 with a mission to help organisations get the maximum value from information technology and their associated data assets. His experience lies in recognising the business benefits that can be achieved by effective use of information technology to make services cheaper\, safer and more convenient.  He attended Manchester University and Cranfield Institute of Technology and gained his Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and passion for technology\, has recently been re-elected as an SME representative on the techUK Central Government Council. Chris also sat on the Advisory Panel as part of an Independent Review of the Isle of Man health and social care system conducted by Sir Johnathan Michael in 2019.  Chris has a particular interest in Digital Health and citizen centric services – putting the individual at the core and designing digital services to help improve a patient’s experience and outcomes.  Chris is passionate about the benefits that organisations and individuals can achieve through good software engineering. However\, he believes that technology is rarely the best starting point\, it’s all about understanding the problems and achieving positive outcomes. \n \nDr Caroline Johnson\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham \nDr Caroline Johnson\, MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham\, is on Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee and chairs the 1922 Health & Social Care Backbench Committee. She has previously served as Minister for Mental Health and Public Health. Caroline also works part time as a Consultant Paediatrician\, having first qualified as a doctor in 2001. \n \nSir David Pearson CBE \nDavid has a wide range of experience and expertise in social care and Health\, nationally and locally. He was the Director of Adult Social Care and Health for 14 years and the Deputy Chief Executive for Nottinghamshire County Council. He was elected the President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services in 2014/15. He was the Chair of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Health and Care System between 2016 and 2021. \nIn 2017\, he was appointed as an independent advisor to the Government on the Social Care Green Paper in England. In June 2020 David was asked to lead the Government Taskforce on COVID 19 in the social care sector. In January and February of 2022\, he chaired another Government Taskforce on the delivery and take up of vaccine boosters in social care. He was the Co- Chair of a Commission on the future of housing with care and support conducted by SCIE. \nDavid is the Chair of TEC Quality\, that has the only externally validated Quality Service Framework in the UK for technology enabled care. \nDavid is a System Transformation Advisor on the integration of health and social care for NHS England and is the co- Chair of the National Multidisciplinary Professional Leaders Network. He is also a Senior Intervenor for the NHS in situations where people with a learning Disability and Autism are in segregated settings on a long-term basis. He is the Chair of the Advisory Board for the social care research programme in England. \nDavid was appointed to the Expert Panel of the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Select Committee in November 2022. \nDavid was awarded a CBE in 2016 for services to adult social care and a Knighthood in the 2021 New Year’s Honours for services to health and social care integration. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/bridging-the-digital-gap-key-learnings-from-the-nhs-digitisation-report/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Charnwood Innovation Surgeries
DESCRIPTION:         \n  \nAre you developing new products or services? Looking to understand how the approach the NHS? Want to know what funding is available? Need guidance on PPI\, value proposition\, and/or cost/benefit analysis? \nCompanies in the region developing new healthcare technologies are able to join a series of face-to-face workshops utilising the expertise of the Charnwood Campus team\, Medilink Midlands and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). For those unable to attend in person\, virtual appointments are available. \nIf you would like to discuss your innovation project\, new product development or understand the landscape\, please contact us via this link. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-charnwood-innovation-surgeries/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230914T150000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Association to Horizon Europe: Information Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Horizon Europe is the current EU €95 billion research and innovation Framework Programme for 2021 to 2027. The Programme funds scientific excellence\, research and development in key sectors and technologies\, supporting international collaborations to address global challenges in areas such as net zero\, energy\, health\, agriculture\, digital technologies\, space and transport. \nFollowing the UK government announcement on 7th September to associate to Horizon Europe\, we are delighted to invite you to this webinar\, which will offer information on the UK Horizon Association deal and details on the support available to UK organisations to take advantage of the funding and collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe. \nThis webinar will be recorded and will be made available via the Horizon Europe Hub webpage shortly afterwards. \nTo register for this session\, please click here. \nAgenda (UK timings) \n\n14:00 – Innovate UK introduction\n14:05 – UK Association to Horizon Europe – Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – UK Government\n14:15 – Support available to UK organisations to engage with Horizon opportunities\n14:30 – Q&A Panel Session\n15:00 – Close
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-association-to-horizon-europe-information-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230915T090000
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference: Digital Innovations in Practice
DESCRIPTION:  \nColleagues within HEMS & FSE have programmed the second annual ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference\, with this year’s theme announced as Digital Innovations in Practice. The conference will take place at Hughes Hall\, Cambridge on 15 September and include research updates from ARU colleagues within HEMS & FSE and their joint research with EPUT clinical partners\, updates on the Digital Technology Research Centre and a keynote session from Professor Andrew Bateman (University of Essex) speaking on digital innovations in rehabilitation. \nFor more information and to register for the event\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-aru-eput-joint-research-conference-digital-innovations-in-practice/
LOCATION:Hughes Hall\, Cambridge\, CB1 2EL
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T110000
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SUMMARY:EMAHSN Innovation Academy – Live Q&A – Module G : Building Evidence for Your Health Tech Innovation
DESCRIPTION:The East Midlands Academic Health Science Network Innovation Academy is open to anyone to register. Once registered\, participants will have access to a range of modules\, each including a webinar\, live Q&A session with the experts and online resources.The webinars are on demand\, so can be accessed at any time\, with the live Q&A session for each module being scheduled throughout 2023. \nFor further details/to watch the ON-DEMAND webinar or join the live Q&A session please CLICK HERE to Sign up for the Academy and to register for this module.\nThis webinar makes innovators aware of the regulatory compliance that needs to be followed within the NHS. \nIt highlights why having evidence for your innovation is vital and goes into detail on how you can obtain the relevant evidence that the NHS needs. It further devolves on how ones’ device can be deployed or incorporated in a patient or hospital pathway along with how to make a health economic case. This module will cover value proposition\, what applies to digital technology and the differences within this sector. Finally\, it will walk you through gathering evaluation evidence for your customers. \nPresenters\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPhilip Miller – Evaluation Researcher\, EMAHSN \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr Sarah Bolton – Business Manager CHEATA
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/emahsn-innovation-academy-live-qa-module-g-building-evidence-for-your-health-tech-innovation/
LOCATION:Online – GoToMeeting
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Innovative Leicestershire: A Life Sciences Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This event\, delivered by Medilink Midlands and Charnwood Campus\, will showcase Leicestershire’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit that has led to the creation of 3\,700 jobs across the life sciences sector since 2010 and continues to generate £900M of GVA per annum. Its aim is to showcase and celebrate the considerable contribution that the Leicestershire life sciences community makes to the UK’s wider success in the fields of medical and clinical research\, innovation\, health data\, AI and digital health. \nThe life sciences sector strengthens every year through the continuous formation of strong and successful partnerships. The value of these collaborations was demonstrated during the pandemic\, and entrepreneurs and facilitators within our region continue to accelerate innovation through the commercialisation of products and services. Life science innovation clusters such as Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park and the Charnwood Campus Science\, Innovation and Technology Park play an integral role within the Leicestershire life sciences community. This network has expanded further still through the formation of the Leicester Precision Medicine Institute\, the Leicester Life Sciences Translational Research Partnership\, and via the recent funding awarded by the Life Science Innovative Manufacturing Fund to Kindeva for the development of green inhalers. \nLeicestershire is certainly ‘one to watch’ as a key location within the UK for experts in economics\, science and innovation\, as well as springboarding entrepreneurs. \nAttend this event to celebrate success stories from across the region\, hear updates on new projects\, and to network with like-minded businesses. \nConfirmed presenters are: \n– Gosia Khrais\, Commercial and Marketing Director\, Charnwood Campus\n– Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\n– Professor Dean Fathers\, Chair of the Midlands Engine Health Care and Life Science Board\n– Christopher Grace\, Head of Economic Development & Regeneration\, Charnwood Borough Council\n– Dr Arash Ghadar\, Chief Operating Officer\, Nemaura Medical\n– Nadine Miles\, Director of Market Development\, Spirit Health Group\n– Mike Phillips\, Design Development Director\, Renfrew Group International\n– Katie Michaels\, Founder\, MotiMe\n– Dr Adam Peall\, Principal Scientist\, Charnwood Molecular\n– Paul Bennett\, Innovation & Growth Specialist\, Innovate UK EDGE\n– Alison Mlot\, Commercial Manager\, East Midlands Academic Health Science Network\n– Dr Lucy Alexander\, Head of Business Development\, Charnwood Campus\n– Christian Kumar\, Founder & Managing Director\, Capital Kinetics (pre recorded presentation) \nProgramme\, Speaker Profiles & Exhibitor Details\nDelegate List  \nTO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE\, PLEASE CLICK HERE \nExhibitors\nDuring the event there will be plenty of opportunities to network and visit the following exhibition stands. \nAdamson Jones\nAmies Technical Plastics\nBluefrog Design\nBlüm Health Ltd\nCharnwood\nCharnwood Molecular \nClaric Legal Services\nDepartment for Business and Trade \niMed Consultancy \nInnovate UK Edge\nMedilink Midlands\nMumPod\nPHC Europe BV\nPingBit Health\nRenfrew Group International\nRobotics for Good\nSmallfry\nSMC\nThe Brand Strategy \nThistle Scientific \nThe table top exhibition spaces are free of charge on a first come first served basis.  If you would like to enquire regarding a space please email info@medilinkmidlands.com.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-innovative-leicestershire-a-life-sciences-success-story/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Talent Retention & Development in the Midlands
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands is a thriving hub for the health and med tech sector\, with a wealth of talent and expertise. However\, with competition for talent increasing\, it is more important than ever for companies in this sector to invest in talent retention and development.  \nThis webinar will discuss ways in which companies can engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and increase their workforce. We will explore partnership opportunities that can benefit both companies and students\, and discuss ways in which you can further the professional development of young professionals currently within your team.  \nWe’re delighted to welcome a diverse panel of speakers for this event\, who will consider this subject from perspective ranging across the sector. Join us to hear presentations from: \n\nMona Rajput\, Employer Engagement Consultant\, Birmingham City University\nSophie Poduval-Morrell\, Future Faces Manager\, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce\nDr Lucy Alexander\, Head of Business Development\, LSTSI at Charnwood Campus\nChristian Kumar\, Chief Executive Officer\, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics Ltd\nMick Westman\, CEO & Founder\, Digital Innovators Ltd\nProfessor Alicia El Haj\, Founder of MICA Biosystems.\n\nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE\nTopics to be covered:  \n\nThe importance of talent retention and development in the Midlands health and med tech sector\nWays to engage with universities and colleges to attract talent and partnership opportunities. \nCase studies of successful partnerships between companies and universities or colleges.\nWays to further the professional development of current young professionals\nThe specific challenges facing the health and med tech sector in the Midlands when it comes to talent retention and development. \n\nCompany Profiles\n\nMona Rajput\, Birmingham City University\nFocus: Opportunities for student engagement\nBirmingham City University (BCU) is a large and multidisciplinary university with a focus on practice-based learning. It has a strong track record of working with businesses in the health and life science sector\, and offers a variety of opportunities for engagement between businesses and students. BCU facilitates engagement between businesses and students in the health and life science sector through Placements and internships\, industry-led projects\, knowledge transfer partnerships and Graduate recruitment.  \nSophie Poduval-Morrell\, Manager\, Future Faces – Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce \nFocus: Developing young professionals\nFuture Faces is the Chamber of Commerce network for young professionals in Greater Birmingham. It provides a platform for young professionals to network\, develop their skills and knowledge\, and connect with business leaders. Future Faces hosts a variety of events throughout the year\, including professional development workshops\, social networking events\, and mentoring programs. \nChristian Kumar\, Founder & CEO\, MedTech Makers Lab & Capital Kinetics\nFocus: Talent retention from an investment perspective\nChristian Kumar is a business strategist\, lecturer\, and charity worker. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed and emphasizes the importance of having a strong support network. Kumar has a background in finance and is dedicated to helping people achieve their dreams. \n\n\nMick Westman\, Founder & CEO\, Digital Innovators \nFocus: College-level engagement and challenge creation\nDigital Innovators is a UK-based award-winning training provider that specializes in giving young people access to fulfilling career opportunities. Working alongside further education colleges\, schools\, and local authorities\, they provide ambitious students the opportunity to learn life skills\, work on live business projects\, and unlock their innate digital and problem-solving skills. \nProfessor Alicia El Haj\, University of Birmingham \nFocus: Case study of University of Birmingham spin out that benefitted from student engagement\nMICA Biosystems is a company that uses nanobiotechnology to develop new medical treatments\, with a focus on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. MICA Biosystems was established as a spin-out from the University of Keele. MICA Biosystems is a shining example of how successful spin-outs can be created through close collaboration between universities and businesses. The company’s engagement with students and the university has been essential to its success\, and it is a model for other spin-outs to follow. \nDr Lucy Alexander\, Business Manager\, Charnwood Campus\nCharnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute (LSTSI) is a case of best practice for company engagement with local talent in a number of ways. The campus provides a centralized location for companies and local talent to interact\, offers a variety of programs and events to facilitate engagement between companies and local talent and has a strong focus on collaboration between companies and academic institutions. LSTSI Charnwood Campus is a model for how companies can engage with local talent in a meaningful and productive way. The campus’s focus on collaboration\, education\, and training helps to ensure that the local talent pool is well-equipped to meet the needs of the life science sector 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/online-talent-retention-development-in-the-midlands/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Teresa O'Rourke":MAILTO:info@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:US Market Access and Reimbursement- How do I get paid?
DESCRIPTION:The third US market access webinar focusing on reimbursement for medical device manufacturers expanding into the US market\, with Timothy Bubb\, Technical Director at IMed Consultancy Ltd and Robert Russel\, President & CEO at RJR Consulting\, Inc. – New Albany\, OH. \nClick here to book \nA previous IMed US Market access webinar is available below:  \nWEBINAR: Taking Your Medical Device to the US – It’s Not As Hard As You Think\n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/us-market-access-and-reimbursement-how-do-i-get-paid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: MedTech in the EU and USA
DESCRIPTION:In an era defined by ground-breaking medical advancements\, it’s imperative for manufacturers to navigate the intricate regulatory landscapes of the European Union (EU) and the United States (USA) while harnessing strategic partnerships for expansion. Med-Di-Dia are thrilled to introduce a one-of-a-kind webinar meticulously crafted to equip medical device manufacturers with the insights\, tools\, and opportunities needed to thrive in these pivotal markets. \n\nFor more details and to secure your spot\, please click here. \nThis webinar will provide medical device manufacturers with: \n\nAn Opportunity to Unlock Regulatory Excellence: As medical device regulations continuously evolve\, staying informed and compliant is paramount. The webinar delves into the latest updates and nuances of regulatory frameworks in the EU and USA. From deciphering complex requirements to understanding approval processes\, our experts will guide you through the maze\, ensuring your path to market is not only successful but also streamlined.\nA Glimpse of Mentor\, Ohio: Your Gateway to Success: Imagine a thriving hub strategically located to accelerate your medical device journey – Mentor\, Ohio. With a dynamic blend of innovation\, resources\, and connectivity\, this city offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers aiming to expand their presence. Our webinar unveils an exclusive chance to establish a strategic tie-up in Mentor\, Ohio\, leveraging its innovation ecosystem\, skilled workforce\, and conducive business environment.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-medtech-in-the-eu-and-usa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Med-di-Dia":MAILTO:mdd@mddltd.com
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: How Can Biotech & Medtech Acquire Capital\, Growth and Regulatory Approval?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting event: How Biotech & MedTech can acquire capital\, growth & regulatory approval! \nAre you interested in the world of biotechnology and medical technology? Want to learn how these industries can access support for their innovative business\, and navigate the regulatory landscape? Then mark your calendars for this must-attend event! \nLocation: Wellcome Genome Campus\, Hinxton\, CB10 1RQ \nDuring this in-person gathering\, industry experts and seasoned professionals will share their insights\, strategies\, and success stories. Get ready to dive deep into the world of biotech and medtech as we explore the various avenues for acquiring capital\, achieving sustainable growth\, and obtaining regulatory approval. \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur\, investor\, researcher\, or simply curious about these industries\, this event will provide invaluable knowledge and networking opportunities. Connect with like-minded individuals\, exchange ideas\, and gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving field. \nDon’t miss out on this unique chance to learn from the best in the business! Reserve your spot now and get ready to unlock the secrets of success in biotech and medtech. \nTo register for this event\, please click here. \nPLEASE NOTE\, DUE TO LIMITED SPACES\, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO COLLEAGUES FROM THE INTENDED AUDIENCE – BIOTECHS AND MEDTECHS.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-how-can-biotech-medtech-acquire-capital-growth-and-regulatory-approval/
LOCATION:Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre\, Hinxton\, Cambridge\, CB10 1SA
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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