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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our flagship event for the who’s who in the Midlands Life Sciences Sector is coming soon\, on Thursday 3 October we shall be collaborating and networking at a new venue – Coventry Building Society Arena. \nA new venue means\, more exhibitors\, more networking and more opportunities. \nMedilink Midlands Innovation Day will welcome the Midlands life sciences community to Coventry to share the latest inspiring developments from across the sector. The day sits proudly within our annual programme as the flagship event of the year for those in the Life Sciences sector. \nThe full day event includes: \n\nA conference of high profile sector specific inspiring speakers\n\n\nAn exhibition\n\n\nNetworking opportunities\nMore to be revealed over the coming months\n\nCentrally located the event pulls together academics\, clinicians and businesses from across the Midlands to come together at this renowned event to share ideas/network and forge partnerships. \nBookings are now closed. To enquire about availability\, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com.\nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-midlands-innovation-day-2024/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:NIHR i4i FAST Awards Live Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme is launching Call 4 of the FAST (Funding At the Speed of Translation) funding scheme. FAST is aimed at innovators in need of a small amount of funding to answer a specific question or to fund a single piece of activity to advance healthcare technologies and interventions for increased patient benefit. Awards are designed to address an evidence gap and innovations must have demonstrated experimental proof of concept as a minimum. \nKey features of FAST Call 4 \n\nSimple application process\, fast response\nDevelopment of innovative healthcare technologies for acquired brain injury (ABI)\, including the prevention\, diagnosis and management of ABI as well as recovery from ABI\nFunding a single activity to address an evidence gap\nApplications between £50k and £100k over 6 to 12 months\n\nThe event will provide an opportunity to ask questions on eligibility\, remit\, the application process\, finance queries\, contracts or IP. If you have any doubts if your proposal is within remit or would like advice about preparing your application\, please come along and seek some clarification. \nTo book your place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/nihr-i4i-fast-awards-live-qa-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: MTIF and Catapult Cell and Gene Therapy
DESCRIPTION:  \nNTU and MTIF invite you to attend our interactive event\, a collaboration between Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) and Catapult CGT at Nottingham Trent University. Learn how MTIF and CGT Catapult use their capabilities and assets to advance the cell and gene therapy sector. Discover how we can provide you with the expertise and resources to develop your own clinically and commercially viable ATMP. \nMTIF and CGT Catapult use their capabilities and assets to advance the cell and gene therapy sector. Discover how we can provide you with the expertise and resources to develop your own clinically and commercially viable ATMP. This event will be delivered by experts from across the Cell and Gene Therapy Industry as they discuss a range of topics including: \n\nTranslational non-clinical considerations for the development of an ATMP\nCell and Gene Therapy Process Development\nCAR-T Therapy Innovations and the Impact on Patients\nExploration of Cell Therapy\nApplications in Musculoskeletal Conditions\nATMP Manufacturing Challenges in Academic Settings\n\nWe encourage academics\, clinicians and researchers from industry to attend this free event. You will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from MTIF\, Catapult CGT\, as well as other stakeholders from the Cell and Gene Therapy industry. \n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this exclusive event\, please complete the Expression of Interest Form.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/mtif-and-catapult-cell-and-gene-therapy-event/
LOCATION:Nottingham Trent University\, Clifton Campus\, Clifton Lane\, Nottingham\, NG11 8NS
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTIF":MAILTO:MTIF@ntu.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Growing your life sciences business in the US and China
DESCRIPTION:The pandemic threw the life sciences industry into the spotlight\, with the UK emerging as a life sciences superpower. In fact\, UK life science exports were worth £24.2 billion in 2021. From aging populations to aging equipment and infrastructure\, global markets are calling out for innovative technologies to solve their challenges. No more so than the two largest life sciences markets – the US and China. Between them\, they accounted for almost $500 billion worth of medical imports in 2022. And your business could be the answer. But how can you break into these high growth markets? \nSantander are hosting an exclusive face-to-face seminar which aims to give you invaluable insights and strategies to effectively navigate and thrive in the two largest healthcare markets in the world. \nJoin them to: \n\nDiscover the market opportunities for your business.\nGet tips for navigating the regulatory landscape in both markets.\nExplore new partnership opportunities within each market.\n\nWhy the US? \nAs the largest healthcare market in the world\, the U.S. healthcare sector’s profit pools are expected to jump from $583 billion in 2022 to $819 billion by 2027. \nKey growth areas include: \n\nMedicare advantage.\nOutpatient care settings.\nHealthcare services and technology (HST).\nSpecialty pharmacy.\n\nWhy China? \nChina is the 2nd largest healthcare market in the world and is expected to triple in size by 2030. \nDespite advancements in the provision of healthcare\, China has a long way to meet the wide range of challenges it faces\, including: \n\nAn ageing population.\nRegional and urban/rural disparities.\nMedical equipment upgrades.\nThe diagnosis/treatment/prevention of illnesses and diseases.\n\nWho is this seminar for? \nCompanies across the life science sector with innovative products and existing or potential ambitions to grow their business internationally\, specifically in the US and/or China. \nThis includes: \n\nAdvanced medical devices and technologies.\nDigital health solutions.\nBiotech.\nPharmaceuticals.\n\nPlease note: \nThe seminar is free-of-charge to attend but subject to confirmation from the event organisers due to limited capacity. \nThe seminar will cover: \n\nGlobal Growth for Life Sciences & Insights from Industry Leaders.\nAccelerating Global Growth Strategies with Santander Navigator.\nSeizing Opportunities in the US & China.\nNavigating Key Barriers to Growth in the US & China.\n\nYou will also have the opportunity to take part in an interactive Q&A and networking. To register\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/growing-your-life-sciences-business-in-the-us-and-china/
LOCATION:Santander\, The Bradfield Centre\, 184 Cambridge Science Park Rd\, Milton\, Cambridge\, CB4 0GA
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Tech Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Birmingham Tech Week is a festival of digital\, technology and innovation in the West Midlands.\n\n\nAttended by over 7\,500 people\, Birmingham Tech Week is the UK’s largest regional tech conference and a great opportunity to learn more from renowned keynote speakers. Events will be taking place across the entire West Midlands\, and online\, covering a variety of important and innovative topics. \n\nEvents will run from Monday – Friday\, with an inspiring grand finale of the Evolution Drone Light Show on Saturday. A full breakdown of the main events can be found here. \n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with other professionals\, not to be missed! To find out more\, and book your place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/birmingham-tech-week-2024/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: The West Midlands Health Tech Showcase - Birmingham Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:An all-day event celebrating the region’s world-class health and medtech advancements.\n\n\nThis unique gathering brings together innovators\, healthcare professionals\, industry leaders\, and support networks to explore the latest breakthroughs and collaborative opportunities. Plus\, discuss policy and the strategic vision for Tech in Health and Life Sciences. \nThe event will also feature an exhibition of innovators demonstrating their groundbreaking technologies and solutions\, including Aston Vision Science\, Championsys and FourPlus Immersive supported through the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA)\, as well as the Plug and Play Expo\, showcasing the latest batch of 11 innovative health tech startups on the Plug and Play accelerator program. \nAgenda \n\n\n8:00 Registration & Exhibition\n9:00 Welcome to HealthTech 2024\n9:05 Panel: The West Midlands: HealthTech Ecosystem\n10:00 WMHTIA presentation\n10:30 Break\n11:00 Medilink Midlands facilitated discussions::\n\nPolitical Landscape:\nStrategic Vision:\n\n\n11:30 The Changing Landscape of Healthcare and Life Sciences\n\nUnlocking Healthcare’s Hidden Demand\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n12:30 Lunch\n13:30 Plug & Play health tech accelerator batch 2 EXPO\n15:30 Exhibition\, Networking & Drinks Reception\n\nThe WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation & Technology\, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/west-midlands-health-tech-showcase/
LOCATION:Millenium Point\, Curzon Street\, Birmingham\, B4 7XG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T113000
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Tech Growth Forum - Attract investment and gain a competitive edge
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs part of Birmingham Tech Week (21-25 October)\, join Marks & Clerk to learn how to attract investment and gain a competitive edge in the tech industry. \nUnderstanding the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) is vital for businesses seeking to turn innovation into profit. Businesses that have a clear IP strategy have a higher likelihood of growth\, attract greater attention from investors and have increased revenue. This session will help you understand how to use intellectual property to protect the value of your business and how this can help you secure investment in the future. \nOur speakers include an investor and the CEO of a successful tech business\, who will share their insights on how to grow and attract investment. You will then be able to ask the speakers questions during the panel discussion. \nThere will also be the opportunity to book a free\, confidential 1-2-1 chat with an IP expert at the IP clinic (to take place after the event). \nThe experts: \n\nGlenn Fletcher\, CEO of Tribosonics\, a 2024 Tech Climber whose innovative sensing technologies are driving digital transformation.\nSurjit Kooner\, Investment Director at Midven\, a venture capital firm who have invested more than £100m into early-stage businesses and startups to help grow some of the West Midlands’ most exciting businesses.\nPhilip Cupitt\, Martin Hyden and Amy Dunn\, Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys from Marks & Clerk\, a specialist intellectual property firm.\n\n\nTo view the agenda and book your place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/tech-growth-forum-attract-investment-and-gain-a-competitive-edge/
LOCATION:Marks & Clerk\, Alpha Tower\, Birmingham\, B1 1TT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: HiMed Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:   \n  \nChina is the second largest and fastest-growing Medtech and Biotech market globally. In recent years\, this has led to a heightened investment interest from Chinese Medtech and Biotech companies in the global healthcare and medical research sector. \nThe Bootcamp will tangibly equip leaders to life science and broader healthcare companies with the knowledge required to develop a successful business strategy for China. The intensive one-day schedule will incorporate sessions on accelerating the path to entrepreneurship\, developing a market entry strategy\, successful partnering approaches\, regulatory pathways\, distribution and marketing\, market risks\, common pitching techniques\, and key success factors for introducing healthcare products\, technologies\, and services into China. \nThe course integrates the innovative Biodesign theory (The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies)\, which is the culmination of 16 years of medical entrepreneurship at Stanford University’s Biodesign Research Center. This theory was introduced to China by Professor Chengli Song of USST and has been implemented as the core curriculum of the Bootcamp by HiMed-Joyin since 2017. To date\, 20 bootcamps have been successfully delivered\, with over 300 entrepreneurs participating in previous sessions. Notably\, more than one-third of the companies have reported achieving their goals and experiencing rapid development and growth in their businesses. \nThis course also encapsulates years of collective experience in the China market and life science commercialization\, garnered from specialists\, enterprises\, and investors\, along with insights from other renowned speakers from the global medical industry. By the conclusion of the bootcamp\, founders will be equipped to formulate a comprehensive China market entry plan\, which will then be presented to a panel of investors and industry experts as a pivotal deliverable. \nHosted at Arise Harlow Innovation Hub \nArise is an Innovation Hub for businesses specialising in the Health\, Performance and Wellbeing sectors\, and is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). With Hubs strategically located in Chelmsford and Harlow\, members can enjoy tailored business support\, including access to grant funding\, networking opportunities and serviced office facilities. \nArise is supported by the expertise and resources of ARU\, providing skills\, talent\, innovation and business support. Arise is a partnership between ARU and Essex County Council with support from Chelmsford City Council and Harlow Council. This partnership aims to promote business growth in Essex. \nTo view the full agenda\, and register your place\, please click here.
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/himed-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Arise Innovation Hub\, Maypole Boulevard\, Harlow\, CM17 9TX
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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