IN-PERSON: Patron Social
2024-11-06 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Everards Brewery, Cooper Way, Everards Meadows, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 2AN, United Kingdom
A high-end networking opportunity intended for our Patron Members to enjoy with Medilink Midlands.
This month’s Patron Social is being held at Everard’s Brewery in Leicester.
This event is invitation only and details will shared with Patron contacts via email. If you have missed your invitation please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshop
2024-11-07 10:00 - 12:30 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Medilink Midlands, working in partnership with our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar, has launched the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder programme, designed to help founders discover a scalable business model for their new innovation.
A highly practical programme, and not a series of theoretical course of lectures, the programme will comprise online events, coaching, peer networks/learning and one-to-one access to an expert network of leading sector experts and investors.
To find out more we are running two Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshops, 7th November at Charnwood Campus and 8th November in the West Midlands (booking information for the 8th will be available soon).
Programme:
10:00am – Registration, Refreshments and Networking
10:30am – Welcome, Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
10:35am – Launch details of the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder, Christian Kumar, Entrepreneur in Residence, Medilink Midlands
12:00pm – Networking
12:30pm – Finish
Open to all those interested in entering the programme or those interested in becoming an Innovation Builder Delivery Partner.

Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park have kindly provided the conference room for the event to take place and we are pleased that Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute are supporting this event. The Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute is a collaborative endeavour between industry and educational partners to address the short- and long-term skills requirements.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE ONLINE*
*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Thursday 31st October.

Meet the Facilitator – Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Office, Medtech Makers Lab
Christian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations.
Throughout his career, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling.

Christian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure, Med Tech, Construction, and Energy.
Currently, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshop
2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Salts Healthcare, Unit 1, Richard St, Aston, B7 4AA
Medilink Midlands, working in partnership with our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar, has launched the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder programme, designed to help founders discover a scalable business model for their new innovation.
A highly practical programme, and not a series of theoretical course of lectures, the programme will comprise online events, coaching, peer networks/learning and one-to-one access to an expert network of leading sector experts and investors.
To find out more we are running two Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshops, 7th November (read more, book online here) at Charnwood Campus and 8th November in the West Midlands.
Programme:
10:00am – Registration, Refreshments and Networking
10:30am – Welcome, Medilink Midlands
10:35am – Launch details of the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder, Christian Kumar, Entrepreneur in Residence, Medilink Midlands
12:00pm – Networking
12:30pm – Finish
Open to all those interested in entering the programme or those interested in becoming an Innovation Builder Delivery Partner.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE ONLINE*
*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Friday 1st November.

Meet the Facilitator – Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Office, Medtech Makers Lab
Christian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations.
Throughout his career, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling.

Christian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure, Med Tech, Construction, and Energy.
Currently, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions.

IN PERSON Event: Innovations Against AMR 2024
2024-11-20 10:00 - 16:30 | Enterprise Wharf, Innovation Birmingham, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB, United Kingdom
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Innovations Against AMR event, taking place place on Wednesday 20th November at Enterprise Wharf in Birmingham.
The event is running during World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), a global campaign to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance and encourage best practices to prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections. The Theme for WAAW 2024 is “Educate. Advocate. Act now”.
This year, our Innovations Against AMR Event is focused on novel developments within the field of combating AMR throughout the UK, with a special focus on small and medium enterprises. We are interested in hearing from companies in various stages of spinning out and developing their ideas and providing a platform for discussion, collaborations and advocacy against AMR.
This event has grown year on year, bringing together innovators, researchers and other stakeholders working in this sector and has proven a great opportunity for networking and building collaborations. Medilink Midlands are pleased to be partnering with WMHTIA, Bruntwood, Cytecom and the newly established UKRI AMR Network – ARREST AMR to deliver this event:

WMHTIA provides companies access to services and expertise that are essential in critically developing technologies.

Medilink Midlands provides support services to healthcare businesses in the Midlands region, including networking opportunities, business development advice, and access to funding.

Bruntwood SciTech is a property and innovation company that provides flexible workspace and support services to science and technology businesses.

Cytecom is a pioneering SME that has developed a rapid method for diagnosing bacterial infections and advocates for raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance.

The ARREST-AMR (Accurate, Rapid, Robust, and Economical One Health Diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance) network will work alongside seven other networks to bring together diverse expertise from academia, industry, government, regulatory agencies, and charities. They will foster collaborations, drive innovation, and develop effective strategies for implementing fit-for-purpose One Health AMR Diagnostics.

5 Reasons to Attend the 3rd Annual Innovations Against AMR Event
1. Be at the forefront of AMR innovation: Connect with leading innovators, researchers, and industry experts driving advancements in combating antimicrobial resistance. Discover the latest breakthroughs and explore potential collaborations.
2. Support SMEs and foster growth: Learn about innovative solutions developed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and contribute to their success. Network with like-minded individuals to create new partnerships and drive innovation.
3. Gain valuable insights and knowledge: Attend engaging presentations and discussions on the latest trends and challenges in the field of AMR. Expand your understanding of the issue and stay ahead of the curve.
4. Network with key stakeholders: Connect with representatives from organisations like Medilink Midlands, WMHTIA, Bruntwood, Cytecom, and the ARREST-AMR network. Build relationships and explore potential partnerships.
5. Contribute to a global cause: Join the fight against antimicrobial resistance by attending this event. Be part of a community dedicated to raising awareness, promoting best practices, and driving positive change.

Agenda
10:00am Registration
10:30am Opening Remarks
10:50am Session 1: Understanding and Tackling the Multidimensional Challenges of AMR
11:05am Arrest AMR Network Introduction
11:35am Role of AMR Diagnostics in Primary Care
11:50am Comfort break
12pm Showcase of Innovators
12:30pm Lunch break
1:15pm Session 2: From Concept to Commercial
2:15pm Showcase of Innovators
2:45pm National Biofilm Innovation Centre
3:15pm Closing Remarks followed by networking
4:30pm Depart

Speaker Information

Dr Enrico Marsili
Dr Enrico Marsili received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rome, Italy. After postdoctoral research at University of Minnesota, he took a Lecturer position at Dublin City University. In 2012, he joined the newly formed Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Singapore, as Principal Scientist. In 2019, he moved to Nazarbayev University as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Since 2022, he is Associate Professor in Life Sciences and Healthcare at University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China. His research focuses on the characterisation of mixed biofilms using electrochemical methods and the development of novel bioprocess for efficient biosynthesis of commodity chemicals in biofilms. He collaborates with several institutions in China, such as South China University of Technology (SCUT), Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM). He has received competitive funding from Collaborative Research Programme and Marine Research Program (National Research Foundation, Singapore), Public Utility Board, Singapore, and municipal level funding (Ningbo, China).

Dr Philip Turner
Dr Philip Turner is a senior researcher in the Infections, Respiratory and Acute care Research Group and the Head of Operations of the HealthTech Research Centre in Community Healthcare (Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust) based at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. His research interests include the diagnosis and management of common infections and approaches to antimicrobial stewardship in community healthcare settings. Recent activities include co-leadership of the RAPTOR-C19 evaluations of point-of-care tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in community care, trial management support for the trans-European VALUE-Dx PRUDENCE RCT of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic interventions for RTI, and co-investigation on the NIHR and NHSE-funded TOUCAN evaluation of novel diagnostics for acute uncomplicated UTI.

Dr Abigail Moore
Dr Abi Moore is a practicing GP in London and a clinical researcher in the Infections, Respiratory and Acute Care Research Group based at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. Abi has a clinical and research interest in the care of older people in care homes. Her PhD is on understanding acute functional decline and its relationship to urinary tract infections in this patient group. Abi is co-lead of the DISCO UTI study which is developing new ways to accurately diagnose UTI in care home residents, including approaches incorporating novel diagnostic tests.

To read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project, click here.
For more information on the wider project, click here to visit the WMHTIA website.
This 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).

Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting
2024-11-26 13:45 - 14:30 | Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Lysander Avenue, Cosford, Shifnal, TF11 8UP, United Kingdom
The 2024 Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting, will take place on Tuesday 26 November from 1:45pm-2:30pm.
Following the formal presentations, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow members and representatives from the Board of Directors.
At the end of the formal proceedings, guests will have the opportunity to join the Winter Networking Event, including an opportunity to participate in a unique aviation experience. Please note separate booking is required here.
We’re looking forward to seeing our members and hope you can join us.
Please note: Non-members are welcome to attend the AGM.
AGM Notice
AGM Agenda
MM AGM Proxy Form
For details on dialling in or attendance, please click here to email and request.
Please note: Our Winter Networking event is taking place immediately after the AGM at RAF Museum Midlands, it is important that you register for the Winter Networking event separately, for details and to register, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Winter Networking
2024-11-26 14:30 - 17:00 | Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Lysander Avenue, Cosford, Shifnal, TF11 8UP, United Kingdom
The Medilink Midlands Winter Networking Event is taking place on Tuesday 26 November at the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands in Cosford. The skies your limit, so take your networking to the sky whilst exploring the museum and enjoying a light afternoon tea and refreshments.
Programme:
2:30pm – Registration, Talk and Walk Networking around the huge array of aircraft and displays, plus a Flight Zone Activity*
4:00pm – Cream Tea and Refreshments and further Networking
4:30pm – Presentation from Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
4:45pm- Presentation from the Event Sponsor – The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant Stratford upon Avon, Morgan O’Kennedy, General Manager
5:00pm – Event Close
*Each delegate will have the opportunity to take part in one of the following activities:
• RAF Paradrop
• Typhoon Simulator
• Dambusters VR Experience
• 4D Theatre Experience
• Spitfire VR Experience
• Spitfire Cockpit Experience
Event Sponsor: The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant Stratford upon Avon
We are delighted that The Clarion Hotel, Charlecote, Pheasant Stratford upon Avon are sponsoring this event. A 3 star, full of character and historic charm, a stone’s throw from Charlecote Park lies this former farmhouse that boasts its own landscaped gardens, plus exquisite period furnishings. With a wealth of delightful features and quiet corners to discover, our little hamlet is a joy to explore at any time of year. Perfect for a stroll, afternoon tea or even or a walk to the Charlecote Mill where you can buy your own flour.

Exclusive Offer:
Escape to tranquillity with our two-night getaway package at the Clarion The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Stratford upon Avon. Relax in a classic double or twin room, indulge in full English breakfast each morning and delight in a two-course dinner on the first night, accompanied by a glass of fizz. With ample time to explore and unwind amidst beautiful surroundings, this getaway ensures unforgettable memories in a serene setting. 2 Night stay; including bed and breakfast, 2 course dinner on the first evening with a glass of fizz. £199 based on two people sharing a standard double or twin room. To book ring – Tel: 01789 335960 or click here to email Sales Manager CP – quoting medilink. Stays until 30.04.25 – Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Tickets:
1 x free ticket per member organisation
Non-member tickets: £50
Additional Member tickets: £35 (includes 30% discount)
NB. Please email events@medilinkmidlands.com for booking codes.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE*
*Please note, registration for this event closes at 5pm on Tuesday 19 November.
