Medilink Midlands is inviting expressions of interest from life science and medtech companies across the region to join a strategic trade mission to Mentor, Ohio, from 26–29 October 2025 - deepening a long-standing and productive collaboration between the two regions. This visit marks the next chapter in a well-established partnership...
‘Rebel’ spirit needed to drive healthtech sector growth in the East Midlands, experts say
A recent roundtable hosted by The Boda Group and Shakespeare Martineau echoed what we at Medilink Midlands have long recognised: the East Midlands' healthtech and life sciences sector has no shortage of ambition, but to unlock its full potential, we need to invest in people, not just products. A ‘rebel’...
Mastermind Translations strengthens position as Life Sciences trusted language partner
Mastermind Translations Ltd, a specialist language service provider working exclusively with life science organisations, is proud to announce its successful certification in both ISO 17100 (translation services) and ISO 18841 (interpreting services). This dual achievement formalises the company’s rigorous internal standards and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for...
2025 TBAT Innovation Challenge Application Window Now Open!
Applications now open for the 2025 Innovation Challenge! This fantastic initiative, powered by our Patron TBAT Innovation, offers UK businesses the chance to win a £10k cash prize and access a share of £80k in tailored business support, helping ambitious companies to scale and grow. Last year’s winner was a...
Academic and NHS leaders join forces to tackle health challenges through innovation
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) and Birmingham City University (BCU) have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration in health and care research, innovation, and education. The five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets out a shared commitment to develop joint research initiatives, foster innovation with system partners, and support knowledge...
Upperton Pharma Solutions Wins Business Expansion Award at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards
Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading Nottingham-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), is delighted to announce its recognition as the winner of the Business Expansion award in the Integrated Manufacturing category at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards. Powered by the global insights platform GlobalData, the Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence...
EFEC’s Role in Advancing UK-China Life Sciences Collaboration at MTI Expo 2025
Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy Ltd (EFEC) continues to play a pivotal role in bridging the UK and China across education, talent, and innovation ecosystems, with a particular focus on life sciences and healthcare technology. At the 2025 UK Medical Technology Innovation Expo (MTI Expo 2025), EFEC’s activities underscored its position...
WMHTIA realises nearly £50m in private co-investment following initial £14.5m government grant
West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) exceeds Innovation Accelerator programme targets as private co-investment triples initial investment News highlights: WMHTIA has realised nearly £50m in private co-investment in two years following initial £14.5m grant from the Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme Private investors have provided £36m direct investment into WMHTIA-supported...
Spending Review 2025: What £29bn for the NHS means for life sciences and medtech
Last week’s Spending Review delivered a bold signal of intent from the UK Government: the NHS is central to economic recovery – and technology, innovation, and skills are key to its transformation. 👇 🔹 £29 billion to “get the NHS back on its feet and fit for the future”🔹 Up...
The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2026
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of: innovation international trade sustainable development promoting opportunity through social mobility. To apply for the King’s Award for Enterprise your organisation must: • be based in the UK (including the Channel Islands and the Isle...
