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SUMMARY:Medilink - Climb Health @ Climb26
DESCRIPTION:Date: 1st – 2nd July \nLocation: The Boulevard\, Leeds Dock\, LS10 1PZ \n \nPowered by ClimbUK\, Medilink and BioNow\, Climb Health blends deep sector expertise with startup energy. It’s where institutional insight meets entrepreneurial edge. From precision medicine to digital therapeutics and telemedicine\, Climb Health dives into the breakthroughs reshaping care. \nWe couldn’t be more excited to once again be teaming up with ClimbUK and Bionow to bring you to Climb Health\, a dedicated space within Climb26\, the UK’s festival of innovation\, industry and investment. \nStep into Climb Health and make your Climb26 journey all about health innovation\, medtech\, biotech\, and life sciences. This is more than just a event\, it’s a launchpad for the future of health. \nJoin us at Climb Health\nBooking with Medilink North of England gets you onto the Climb Exhibition Floor – the show’s main launchpad\, where every conversation is a catalyst\, every connection a chance to create something extraordinary. \nYou’ll also have a chance to apply to pitch to Climb26’s Investor Panel\, and you’ll get access to the exclusive Climb Health Drinks Reception\, where you’ll have the chance to make your mark\, meet the people who matter\, and accelerate your growth at the UK’s festival of innovation and industry. \nWe’re hopeful that Climb Health will bring you opportunities to connect with some of the brightest minds in the sector\, along with a range of exhibition stands\, sessions and content. \nBook your Place: Click here 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilink-climb-health-climb26/
LOCATION:Leeds Dock\, The Boulevard\, Leeds\, LS10 1PZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Medilink North of England":MAILTO:international@medilink.co.uk
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SUMMARY:3rd UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium (UKHAIC)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 \nVenue: Leicester University\, University Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7RH \nTime: 10:00am – 3:30pm \nThe UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium (UKHAIC) is a national partnership of 21 universities\, NHS Trusts\, local authorities\, and industry working to accelerate innovation that helps people live healthier\, longer lives. By connecting organisations across sectors\, the consortium turns promising ideas into real‑world solutions that improve health and wellbeing across the life course. \nWe’re delighted to highlight UKHAIC’s third networking event at the University of Leicester\, bringing together innovators\, researchers\, clinicians\, local government\, and third‑sector organisations from across the region. \nWhat to expect: \nThis is not a traditional conference. The event is designed as a highly interactive networking environment focused on meaningful connection and collaboration. \n\nMarketplace-style networking and collaboration boards (“I can offer / I am looking for”)\nStructured cross-sector networking sessions\nDirect engagement with academics\, clinicians and industry experts\nOpportunities to explore early-stage collaboration and project ideas\nInsight into emerging talent and skills across the sector\n\nConfirmed speakers: \n\nProfessor Kamlesh Khunti CBE – internationally recognised expert in diabetes and cardiometabolic health\, University of Leicester\nDr Aidan Grimsley – Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)\n\nWho should attend: \n\nLife sciences\, biotech\, medtech and diagnostics organisations\nDigital health innovators\nCompanies seeking academic or clinical collaboration\nSMEs building R&D capability or innovation partnerships\nAny innovator or organisations exploring talent pipelines and skills development\n\nDon’t miss this chance to grow your professional network and gain valuable insights. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/ukhaic-3rd-networking-event-2nd-july-2026-at-leicester-university/
LOCATION:University of Leicester\, LT2 (2nd floor) Sir Bob Burgess Building\,\, University of Leicester\, LE2 6BF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Medilinks - Meet The Neighbour
DESCRIPTION:         \n\nDate: Tuesday 7 July 2026 \nTime: 12:00pm – 4:00pm \nVenue: Wildes Inns\, Worksop Road\, Clowne\,  Chesterfield\, S43 4TD \n  \nSomething a little different is happening this July… \nWe’re bringing Medilink Midlands and Medilink North together for the very first time for a brand-new ‘Meet The Neighbour’ networking event. \nTaking place on Tuesday 7 July at Wildes Inns\, Chesterfield\, this event creates a unique opportunity to connect across regional boundaries and bring new businesses\, ideas\, and conversations into one room. \nThe focus is simple: high-quality networking between organisations across MedTech and Life Sciences\, in a relaxed setting that supports genuine discussion and new connections. \nWhat to expect:\n\nAn afternoon of structured networking\nA two-course summer buffet\nNew connections across the Midlands and the North\nA relaxed\, informal environment designed for conversation and collaboration\n\nWhether you’re looking to develop partnerships\, meet new contacts\, or broaden your regional network\, this is an opportunity to connect beyond your usual reach. \nGuest speakers will be announced shortly. \nWhy attend? \nBecause the most valuable opportunities often come from connections you wouldn’t normally make within your immediate network. \nAgenda \n12:00 – 12:45 | Arrival & welcome refreshments and networking \n12:45 – 13:00 | Welcome & opening remarks Medilink Midlands & Medilink North \n13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome from Browne Jacobson \n\nVicky Tomlinson | Partner\nGerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences\n\n13:15– 13:25 | Guest Speaker 1 \n13:25 – 14:25 | Informal networking & two course summer buffet \n14:25 – 14:35 | Guest Speaker 2 \n14:35 – 15:50 | Discussion networking & interactive activities \n15:50– 16:00 | Closing remarks \n  \nTicket Prices: \nMembers: £20.00 + vat \nNon Members: £30.00 + vat \nPlease email: events@medilinkmidlands.com for your exclusive member discount code. \n  \n\nAccommodation \nIf you would like to stay overnight\, Wildes Inns are able to offer a discounted rate of £99.00 for a single occupancy room\, including breakfast. \nTo access this rate\, you will need to book directly with Wildes Inns\, either by phone or email – please reference Sam Otter – “Meet the Neighbour” \nT        +44(0)1246 387 386 \nE       corporate@wildesinns.co.uk \nBook your place here to be part of this first-ever cross-regional Meet The Neighbour event. \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of great conversation\, connections\, and summer networking. \n\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsor  \n  \nSpeakers\n \nVicky Tomlinson | Partner | Browne Jacbobson Health and Life Sciences \nVicky is a partner with over 15 years’ experience leading transactions in the health and life sciences sector. A winner of the One to Watch – Investment & Advisory category at the HealthInvestor Power List 2025\, Vicky is involved in all aspects of corporate work including investments\, reorganisations and general company law matters but has a particular focus on M&A. \nHer extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector means she acts for a diverse client base ranging from manufacturers and suppliers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals\, care home\, specialist care and children’s services operators\, fertility clinics\, health tech innovators\, and domestic and international investors. Vicky works with companies at various stages of their development from start-ups and buy and build platforms to large groups and internationally listed companies and particular enjoys helping companies\, shareholders and management teams with their strategy for growth and preparing for a successful disposal/exist. \nBeing one of the leading transactional specialists in the sector\, Vicky is regularly invited to attend thought leadership and round table discussion and also leads the firm’s Health and Care Connect networking group which connects over 1\,000 members across the health and life sciences sector. \n  \n \nGerard Hanratty | Head of Health and Life Sciences | Browne Jacobson Health and Life Sciences \nGerard is the Head of Health and Life Sciences and a partner in the firm\, specialising in advising organisations in the health sector on their public law obligations and issues. His work covers interpreting statute\, supporting system re-organisations\, advising on governance\, supporting health regulators\, providing advice on information law matters and\, when necessary\, defending challenges to decisions made. He is also recognised as a lead inquiries lawyer for health public bodies. \nGerard is a public law partner and is recognised by the NHS\, Chambers and Legal 500 as one of the leading experts on public law issues\, especially relating to governance\, service reconfiguration\, inquiries\, information law\, devolution and ICS development\, for health organisations in the country. Chambers states that – He is described by clients as the “perfect combination of really knowledgeable but also really personable.” Sources note that “he is very approachable\, understands the issues well\, provides sound advice and listens to what you want. He gives you a considered\, measured response.” \nGerard provides clients with specialist public law input on all functions and powers\, his expertise is unmatched. This is apparent as he is now sought to support countries outside Europe to develop the legal framework for their health systems. \n 
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medilinks-meet-the-neighbour/
LOCATION:Wildes INNS\, Worksop Road\, Clowne\, Chesterfield\, S43 4TD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Reena Mistry":MAILTO:reena@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Medilink UK National Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:           \nThis year’s Medilink UK National Awards will take place on 9th July at Pioneer Group\, Victoria House in London.\nPlease note this event is invite-only for the regional Medilink Award Winners\, all winners/finalists will be notified. \nThe award categories and finalists for the regions of these awards are:  \n\nAdvances in Digital Healthcare \nDelivering Innovation into Health and Care\nExport Achievement \nInnovation \nOutstanding Achievement \nPartnership Between Academia and Business \nStart Up\nSustainability\nPrimary/ Social Care Partnership\n\nFor further information\, please email: events@medilinkmidlands.com
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-medilink-uk-national-awards-2024-2/
LOCATION:Pioneer Group – Victoria House\, Bloomsbury Square\, London\, Victoria House – Pioneer Group Bloomsbury Square London WC1B 4DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:HEIM Medtech 2026 programme: Pitch Your Product: Day 2 - Pitch Day (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Details  \n\nDate: Tuesday 21 July\nTime: 09:00am – 4:00pm\nLocation: Pennine Healthcare\, 300 City Gate\, London Rd\, Derby DE24 8WY\n\nHealth Innovation East Midlands\, in collaboration with Pennine Healthcare\, is happy to announce an exclusive opportunity for innovators with medical devices to Pitch Your Product to a panel of key stakeholders and attract a tailored package of support from expert partners. \nWhether you have an early-stage medical device or you’re an established company looking to launch new products to the NHS and care system\, Pitch Your Product offers expert support to bring medical devices to market. \nDay 1 – Perfect your pitch during our expert masterclasses (Virtual) on Monday 29th June 2026. Expert speakers will share insights on problem-solution fit and how to be pitch-ready\, with further workshops on pathway mapping\, regulatory compliance\, clinical trials and funding routes. \nDay 2 – Pitch Day (In-Person) on Tuesday 21st July at Pennine Healthcare’s manufacturing site in Derby. This final day focuses on your proposition\, which is pitched to a panel of industry experts and NHS stakeholders\, with direct feedback. \nAll delegates will attract a package of support: \nHealth Innovation East Midlands \nTailored guidance from Health Innovation East Midlands\, including access\, where needed\, to the NHS and relevant clinical expertise for customer discovery validation. A follow on 1-1 session focusing on Impact & Measurement Approach: Mapping the road to evidence. \nPennine Healthcare \nCollaboration with Pennine Healthcare as your potential commercial medical device partner\, gaining access to their headquarters\, specialist expertise\, and tailored departmental mentoring. Together\, Pennine will support the enhancement of your value proposition and facilitate a streamlined route to market for your product for a period of up to 6 months. \nTop pitch prize \nVUIT \nThe winning pitch will be provided valuable population health data\, visualisation and analysis to support insight-driven decision-making across local\, regional\, and national levels using the VUIT platform. \nSubmit an Expression of Interest to attend the full programme. Apply here and save the dates should you be successful in securing a place. The deadline for application is Monday 1st June 2026. \nFor any questions or queries on this opportunity\, please contact innovatorsupport@nottingham.ac.uk
URL:https://staging.medilinkmidlands.com/event/heim-medtech-2026-programme-pitch-your-product-day-2-pitch-day-in-person/
LOCATION:Pennine Healthcare\, 300 City Gate\, London Rd\, Derby\, DE24 8WY
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