Medilink Midlands

NHS and life sciences: collaborating to shape the future
2025-09-23 08:15 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The King’s Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Venue: The King’s Fund, 11-13 Cavendish Square London W1G 0AN
The UK has a strong track record as a hub for life sciences. However, with government radically reshaping the national leadership and management of the NHS, overhauling the function and purpose of integrated care boards, and developing its life sciences vision, the NHS must improve and transform care. With the expected 10-year plan, life sciences sector plan and 10-year industrial strategy laying the foundations for future collaborative advancements between the NHS and life sciences, the sector has a significant opportunity to enhance the nation’s health and economic prosperity through encouraging and supporting investment in this high-growth sector. These advancements encompass everything from pharmaceutical and medtech development to genomic and diagnostic testing and digital health. For example, exciting innovations are harnessing AI for faster image interpretation and automating laboratory and genomic testing to dramatically improve treatment choices.
However, a thriving and dynamic life sciences industry that enhances patient care and collaborates with the efforts of integrated care systems, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and the broader health and care system through NHS collaboration has yet to reach its full potential. This is due to numerous barriers, including navigating different organisational cultures and contexts across the public and private sectors, and building relationships and trust between partners. Challenges persist in bridging the gap between the life sciences sector and the NHS and broader health and care system. These include limited or ringfenced funding, regulatory changes, and deeply entrenched barriers to scaling and adoption across the NHS.
This conference will explore opportunities to enhance current successes and strengthen collaborative approaches, and examine how key players in life sciences and the health and care sector can unite their ambitions, skills and resources to foster partnerships between the NHS and industry. Together, this collaboration will drive improvements in care, achieve better outcomes for people, and create meaningful change. Session topics include:

Ambitious plans for the NHS and life sciences…are we ready?
Making care closer to home a reality now – could collaboration help unlock its potential?
Beyond the horizon – understanding how digital innovation and technologies can shape tomorrow’s health and care
Putting in place the infrastructure to support partnership working and collaboration across the NHS and life sciences
Ensuring people and communities and the VCSE sector are at the heart of NHS and life sciences collaboration
Do we have the right workforce for a health and care system fuelled by NHS and life sciences collaboration? What opportunities does collaboration present for the workforce?
How can developments in life sciences support the shift from sickness to prevention?
Can we really afford the future? A look at what’s coming down the track in life sciences innovation and collaboration.

Click here to register for the event
If you have any questions about this event, please contact The King’s Fund events team at events@kingsfund.org.uk.

Please use the discount code SEHTA_10 at checkout. Please note, the code is valid until 1st September 2025 and only applies to SME/Commercial tickets.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Japan, Tokyo
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03 | Tokyo, Japan, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan
Japan’s Leading Medical B2B Trade Show
With an ageing population and vast healthcare expansion, Japan has become the World’s third largest medical market. This event is the country’s leading medical trade show attracting over 16,000 visitors, with a high percentage from Japan, including distributors, hospitals, pharmacies and care facilities.
The 2022 event attracted almost 600 global exhibitors was also supported by many industry organisations, including the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Japan.
To enquire about exhibiting, please click here.

SEHTA International MedTech Expo & Conference 2025
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Burdett Theatre, No. 11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN, United Kingdom
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Venue: Burdett Theatre
Address: No. 11 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of SEHTA. To celebrate this milestone, we’ll be marking the occasion at our flagship International MedTech Expo & Conference this October.
Make sure to join us for a day of innovation, networking, and celebration as we look back on two decades of supporting health technology and look ahead to the future.
Register today and celebrate with us in October!

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics
2025-10-16 00:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

IN-PERSON - Exploring MedTech Opportunities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
2025-11-05 16:00 - 21:00 | German House, 34 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, United Kingdom
An event showcasing the latest developments and business opportunities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), Europe’s most influential MedTech markets.
Together, these three countries represent over one-third of the European medical technology market, driven by world-leading companies, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and a robust industrial base. For innovative MedTech providers from the UK and Ireland, the DACH region offers exceptional potential for growth, collaboration, and market entry.

Why Attend?

Gain insights into current market trends and regulatory landscapes

Explore strategies for market access and business expansion

Connect with experts from leading industry clusters and government agencies

Discover practical steps to establish your presence in the region

This event is brought to you by Germany Trade & Invest, the Austrian Business Agency in collaboration with Advantage Austria, and the Swiss Business Hub. It is proudly supported by four of the UK’s leading MedTech associations: ABHI, SEHTA, Medilink Midlands, and MediWales.

Future-Proofing Your Business: Strategies for Growth, Retention & Succession
2025-11-06 14:00 - 17:30 | Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Join us for a focused session designed to help businesses build long-term resilience and scale with confidence. From attracting investment and retaining top talent to navigating the crucial steps between concept and production, this event offers practical insights and expert guidance to support your growth journey.
Key Topics Include:

Medilink Midlands’ role in the East of England MedTech cluster
Business structures that support long-term staff retention
What really attracts capital in life sciences
Building high-performing teams from seed stage to Series B
The overlooked stages between prototype and production

Agenda:
14:00 | Registration & Networking
14:50 | Welcome & Introductions
Dave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media, TC Group
14:52 | The Role of Medilink Midlands in the East of England MedTech Cluster
Melanie Davidson – CEO, Medilink Midlands
15:00 | Business Strategies That Drive Long-Term Staff Retention
Alison Price – Partner, TC Group
15:30 | Investor Readiness in Life Sciences: What Really Attracts Capital
Zickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments, Mills & Reeve
16:00 | Building High-Performing Teams That Scale from Seed to Series B and Beyond
Robin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor, Akaina Talent
16:30 | Beyond Prototype: Navigating the Overlooked Stages Between Concept and Production
Russ Farn – Associate Director, eg Technology
17:00 | Speaker Panel Q&A
17:30 | Founders Live Networking Event – click here to register separately.

Venue: Mills & Reeve, Cambridge
Join us at the event

Speaker Information

Dave Hailey – Partner & Head of Tech & Media, TC Group
Dave is a Partner and heads up the Tech & Media sector at TC Group. He has extensive experience supporting tech businesses, whether they’re early-stage and pre-revenue or preparing to exit.
Dave has advised on large corporate transactions, including many business sales, and has held the position of FD / NED for many of his clients.
In addition to his role at TC Group, Dave is the City Leader for Founders Live Cambridge, where he hosts quarterly pitch and networking events for startups and entrepreneurs. Through his involvement with Founders Live, Dave stays at the forefront of the local tech ecosystem, offering mentorship and building connections among tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.

Melanie Davidson – CEO, Medilink Midlands
Melanie brings a background of industrial research and business development from West Pharmaceutical Service’s Drug Delivery Division. She also broadens our bioscience reach having studied Animal Science at The University of Nottingham. Before joining Medilink, Melanie gained valuable experience in economic development and international investment at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).

Alison Price – Partner, TC Group
Alison provides tax advisory and compliance services, drawing on her extensive career to support ambitious business owners, including those in the Tech and MedTech sectors. A Chartered Tax Advisor and Fellow of the ICAEW, she delivers proactive, strategic advice on complex transactions, ensuring tailored, effective solutions.
Alison’s ability to simplify complex tax matters has helped her build strong, trusted client relationships. Her approachable, clear communication style makes tax planning and decision-making more accessible. An expert in Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and share option schemes like EMI, Alison plays a key role in guiding high-growth businesses through the tax and structuring challenges of scaling successfully.

Zickie Lim – Partner & Head of VC & Equity Investments, Mills & Reeve
Zickie Lim leads the 16 strong Venture Capital & Investments team at Mills & Reeve. With a strong track record in early-stage and growth investment deals, she advises entrepreneurial start-ups, spin-outs and scale-ups on their fundraising and growth journeys as well as the investors in those (from institutional fund managers and corporate venture funds to angel groups and family offices). Zickie is known for her collaborative approach and deep understanding of the UK’s tech and life sciences ecosystem. Under her leadership, the team was named “Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals” at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards, recognising their significant impact on the investment landscape and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Robin Beattie – Founder & Angel Investor, Akaina Talent
Robin Beattie spent 25 years helping ambitious founders solve their biggest talent challenges, working alongside companies like Net-a-Porter, Ovo Energy, Multiverse, and Many Pets during their critical growth phases. As Founder of Akaina Talent, I specialise exclusively in helping Seed to Series C companies build exceptional teams that drive outsized growth, combining deep startup expertise with strategic talent advisory.
Beyond my work at Akaina, I’m passionate about supporting the broader startup ecosystem as Talent Partner to Angel Academe and as an angel investor in multiple startups ranging from music tech to fintech. My mission is simple: I take the burden of recruitment from founders’ shoulders so they can focus on what they do best—growing their business.

Russ Farn – Director, eg Technology
Russ supports the growth of eg technology through the development of internal capabilities and exploration of external opportunities. He offers breadth and depth of industry knowledge of the sectors in which eg technology operate, from MedTech and LabTech to Consumer and Food & Drink.
He is also a senior point of contact for clients at all stages of the product development journey and is the departmental and technical lead in industrial design and mechanical engineering. He leads multidisciplinary teams and oversees the creative and technical direction of complex engineering projects by drawing on 20 years’ experience in the industry. In particular, he advises on complex challenges relating to human factors, concept development, detailed design and transfer-to-manufacture. Russ holds a Master’s degree in Product Design and Manufacture from Loughborough University.

Founders Live Cambridge - MedTech Edition
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founders Live Cambridge returns!
MedTech Edition
Founders Live is back in Cambridge, featuring an exciting MedTech-themed event.
The event will be hosted in Mills & Reeve’s fantastic offices within the heart of Cambridge.
Join us for an incredible evening…
Founders Live is a pitch & networking event, where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience.
Here’s what you can look forward to:

5 founders
99-second pitches
4 minutes audience Q&A
YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the UK.
Starring
TC Group’s Dave Hailey as the City Leader
Zickie Lim from Mills & Reeve
Competing Startups and Founders
TBA
Agenda
17:30 – Arrival & Networking
18:00 – Discussion & Fireside Chat with Professor Dean Fathers
18:30 – Pitches!
19:10 – Voting
19:30 – Networking
20:30 – Close
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:

The Professional Boost membership with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall

Investors will be in the audience – a great opportunity for exposure.
Interested in pitching at a future event? Apply here
Want to attend?

Speaker Information
Professor Dean Fathers DL
Dean has held numerous Commercial, Public and Academic roles across the health, care and life science sector. As well as being Chair of the Health Innovation Network for the NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB region (and member of the National Health Innovation Network Committee), Dean is also Non-Executive Director of the Academy for Health Care Science (where he chairs the Academy’s Life Science Steering Group) and the Independent Chair of Quality Safety and Risk at Voyage Care Group. With an extensive commercial career of over 30 years, co-founding organisations like Diagnostic Healthcare Limited, which he exited in 2020, Dean is still a serial investor, advisor or Non-Executive Board Director to organisations including ATMPS, Blüm Technology Group, CAL International, Cerina Health, Digital4Health, GreenKite, Klip Global and NSmart Solutions.

Penningtons Manches Cooper's Annual Life Sciences Conference 2025
2025-11-12 13:00 - 17:30 | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Time: 13:00 – 17:00 (GMT)
Venue: Penningtons Manches Cooper, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Join Penningtons Manches Cooper’s flagship Life Sciences Conference 2025,
“Intelligent Innovation: AI and the MedTech Revolution,”
where leading industry specialists and legal experts will explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on medical devices and the broader life sciences sector.
Gain insights into the latest advancements, critical legal and regulatory frameworks, effective data governance strategies, the funding landscape, partnership dynamics, and talent acquisition to support your organisation’s innovation journey.
Agenda:
Keynote: Investing in AI-Driven MedTech: Funding Landscape
Henry Whorwood, Managing Director of Research, Beauhurst
Keynote: AI in Cardiovascular Imaging – Promise, Barriers and Real-World Impact:
Qiang Zhang, PhD FSCMR, Associate Professor of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging, Radcliffe Department of Medicine & NDPH Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
Navigating the EU AI Act for Medical Devices: Cross-Border Compliance Strategies:
Lisa Page & Tom Perkins, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Guardians of the Health Dataverse: Clinical & Real-World Data Governance for AI:
Joanne Vengadesan & Thomas Kirby, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Successful AI Partnerships: Choosing the Right Partner and Platform:
SarahKenshall, Penningtons Manches Cooper & Mikesh Udani, Albus Health
Securing Talent: Winning the Global AI Talent Race:
Afeefah Shabbir & Kathy Potter,Penningtons Manches Cooper
The conference will start with lunch and networking and will be followed by informal drinks, providing attendees with the opportunity to build new connections, share experiences, and engage further with our expert speakers and attendees in a relaxed setting.
To Secure Your Place:

IN-PERSON EVENT: MEDICA 2025
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20
MEDICA is the leading international forum bringing together influential individuals from the fields of business, research, and politics – naturally alongside tens of thousands of national and international experts and decision-makers from the sector, such as yourself.
Explore the innovative products and services on display, with a first class programme of forums, seminars and conferences focused on future opportunities and innovation.
Exchange ideas with experts from all over the world, keep in touch with existing clients & distributors and forge new beneficial relationships. Enjoy enhanced opportunities to connect via the MEDICA.de B2B platform to quickly and easily find relevant information.
Generate new business | Network with industry leaders and potential buyers | Launch new products and services | Increase brand exposure | Enhance your international presence
Why exhibit with Medilink UK?
Choosing to exhibit on the Official Medilink UK Pavilion makes your exhibiting experience easy:

Furnished exhibition stand on a high-quality UK branded pavilion
Full pre-show administrative and logistical support
In-market assistance from the Medilink UK Team throughout the exhibition
Support with travel and accommodation
Free introductory Medilink Membership for one year included in cost (available to any non-members)
PR and Marketing assistance to help promote your presence
Fantastic location at the event

CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE

Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2025-11-26 13:00 - 14:00
The Medilink Midlands Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

SEHTA - Sustainability in MedTech Workshop
2025-11-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW, Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, London, EC2A 2EW, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 27th November 2025
Time: 09:30 – 13:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
SEHTA are delighted to bring a half-day workshop in conjunction with Product Sustainability by Devign to provide a comprehensive introduction to sustainability and the path to achieving net zero, with a focus on practical application for businesses and navigating sector-specific frameworks like the NHS Net Zero Roadmap.
A focused overview of what you need to know about your Sustainability journey for your MedTech product.
Learn from an experienced product sustainability consultant on what is sustainability, how to navigate the NHS net zero roadmap, sustainability 101 and next steps.
Workshop will include:

Key concepts – what sustainability and net zero mean, why they matter, and how businesses can begin assessing their own responsibilities and opportunities in this space. Attendees will explore the strategic benefits of net zero and what their organizations need to do to get there.
NHS Net Zero Roadmap – breaking down what it entails, its implications for suppliers and partners, and how to achieve key milestones effectively.
Sustainability 101 – clarifying what true sustainability looks like beyond marketing claims. It examines the role of products in reducing environmental impact and presents lateral strategies for integrating sustainability into business models for long-term success.
Discussion session – to assess each participant’s current position, clarify future goals, and identify concrete next steps in their sustainability journey.

Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
Ticket Prices
SEHTA Members – £50 +VAT pp
Non-Members – £75 +VAT pp
To Secure Your Place:

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics
2025-12-10 00:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Deadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is 21st November 2025.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

SEHTA - Breaking into the U.S Market: From access to Adoption Masterclass
2026-01-19 08:30 - 2026-01-20 18:00 | Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW, Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, London, EC2A 2EW, United Kingdom
Date: Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th January 2026
Time: 08:30 – 18:00 (GMT)
Venue: Hill Dickinson, Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EW
This 2-day programme is designed to give European healthcare innovators, from start-ups through to Series A and B companies, the best possible chance of entering and scaling in the U.S. market.
Its unique approach focuses on U.S. Healthcare Market Access and Reimbursement: how to navigate CMS, private payers, coding systems, and regulatory dynamics. Alongside these technical essentials, delegates will also explore two critical enablers of adoption:

Marketing and brand clarity: How to communicate value in a noisy U.S. market using purpose, positioning, and the EmotivData™ methodology.
Education and KOL engagement: How to design structured education and stakeholder programmes that drive confidence, trust, and adoption.

Together, these three strands provide participants with a comprehensive roadmap, from securing access to building adoption and sustainable growth.
Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership
Please click here to complete our Expression of Interest
Ticket Prices
SEHTA/Medilink Members – £1,600 +VAT
Non-Members – £1,900 +VAT
Additional Delegates: £500 +VAT pp
To Secure Your Place:

NIHR HRC-DDR call for project proposals webinar
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Date: Wednesday 28th January
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Details
Join our webinar for information and guidance on collaborating with the NIHR HRC-DDR and MD-TEC.
The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Devices, digital and robotics aims to support the safe, effective and efficient translation of new healthcare technologies by generating evidence that will support their regulatory approval and adoption. We work closely with the Medical Devices Testing and Evaluation Centre (MD-TEC), a state-of-the-art medical device and technology usability testing facility.
We have recently launched an open call for collaborative project proposals, seeking new projects from technology developers with innovations that aim to improve the effectiveness and quality of health and care services.
Join us for our online webinar to learn more about our services and how to submit a project proposal. The webinar will include a Q&A session with our team to ask questions about the call for proposals and collaborative projects.
The webinar is aimed at clinicians, researchers, SMEs and other technology developers in the medical devices, digital health technologies and robotics sectors.
Learn more about our services and the call for proposals on our website. Please direct enquiries to HRCengagement@uhb.nhs.uk.

Life Sciences Careers Fair
2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Science Atrium, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Science Atrium, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT
This will be a great opportunity to increase visibility ahead of the event we are organising together later in February and to connect directly with students and graduates interested in life sciences careers.

A table and two chairs will be provided.
Please feel free to bring along banners, leaflets, or other promotional materials.
Lunch will be offered to all exhibitors.

Free to attend – To Secure Your Place:

SEHTA - Launch of SEHTA's New Business Weaver Tools
2026-02-04 14:00 - 15:30
Date: Wednesday 4th February
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Online
SEHTA, a not-for-profit organisation, is a trusted partner in transforming health technology innovation into market-ready solutions.
Weave together expert led services that accelerate your innovation from start-up to success!
Free to attend – To Secure Your Place:

Not a member of SEHTA? Register here for FREE basic membership

BioWales In Oxford 2026 – Media Toolkit
2026-02-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Leonardo Royal Hotel, Godstow Road,, Oxford, OX2 8AL , United Kingdom
To register for BioWales in Oxford, please click the link below:

Date: Thursday 5th February
Time: 09:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: : Leonardo Royal Hotel, Godstow Road, OX2 8AL Oxford
Following the success of our BioWales event series, MediWales is delighted to be returning to Oxford on the 5th February.
This event will explore the existing connections between Wales and Oxford and potential new collaborations.
Supported by Welsh Government, BioWales in Oxford will bring together businesses, investors, NHS innovation leads and professional services from Wales and Oxfordshire to strengthen collaborative partnerships and identify opportunities for growth.
The day will feature a range of sessions on key topics, including:

Funding across Wales and Oxfordshire
Support available for start-ups
Investor relations
Business showcases
Clinical access and research opportunities
Manufacturing capabilities

Exhibition opportunities are available at this event. Please get in touch if you would like more information about exhibiting.
This event is free to attend for MediWales members, the Oxford community and invited guests.
If you would like to join us as a non-member, to find out more or get involved in the programme, please contact us here.

IN-PERSON EVENT:UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations Event
2026-02-12 09:00 - 17:00 | 3P innovation, Bosworth Avenue,, Warwick, CV34 6UQ, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 12th February
Times: 09:00am – 17:00pm
Venue: 3P innovation, Bosworth Avenue, Warwick, CV34 6UQ

UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations event, in partnership with ISPE UK Affiliate

We’re pleased to confirm the date of the UK Pharmaceutical & MedTech Innovations event, in partnership with ISPE UK Affiliate, will be on Thursday 12th February 2026.
You’re invited to join us at our site here in Warwick where you’ll have the opportunity to listen to industry leaders, innovators and subject-matter experts discussing emerging trends, evolving regulatory expectations and the technologies shaping the future of pharma and medtech.
Tickets include all presentations, tour of our facility at 3P innovation and networking lunch.
If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technologies, staying ahead of regulatory updates, and the future of healthcare innovation, you won’t want to miss this.
“Join 3P innovation and ISPE UK Affiliate as we bring together industry leaders, innovators, and subject-matter experts to examine emerging trends and the technologies shaping the future of pharma and MedTech.”
“Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Mark Wilson from PHTA Ltd, alongside presentations from Laura Mason from Upperton Pharma Solutions and Simon Phillips from Nova Laboratories Limited. More speaker announcements to follow.
What to expect on the day:
– Expert-led presentations and practical insights
– An exclusive tour of our 3P innovation facility
– Dedicated networking time over lunch with your industry peers
Tickets:
£30.00 for ISPE members
£40.00 for non-members
Whether you’re working in pharma or MedTech, this event offers the opportunity to explore the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies.”
Link to 3P website events page – Events | Knowledge Space | 3P Innovation

Online: TBAT Webinar: Navigating HMRC Enquiries for R&D Tax Credits
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00
Date: Tuesday 24th February
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Venue: Online

Details
Join TBAT Innovation’s expert Ian Davie for our free 1 hour webinar, “Navigating HMRC Enquiries for R&D Tax Credits: Expert Insights & Support,” where Ian will break down what to expect from an HMRC enquiry into R&D tax credits and the ways our experienced team can support you through the process.
During this webinar, you will gain a deeper understanding of HMRC’s R&D enquiry process, why these enquiries happen, and how to best respond to secure your claim. Our expert will share essential guidance on ensuring compliance, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating complex scenarios that may arise during an enquiry.
We’ll also provide actionable tips to minimise risk and showcase how our team can advocate on your behalf to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
• Steps to respond effectively and ensure compliance
• Common reasons for HMRC enquiries and how to avoid them
• Understanding HMRC’s enquiry process for R&D tax credits
• How our organisation’s support can make a difference
Whether you’re new to R&D tax credits, have experience with claims, worried about getting a compliance check or have an enquiry from HMRC, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to confidently manage HMRC enquiries and protect the valuable funding you deserve.
There will be a Q&A session during the webinar, as well as an opportunity to book a free 1-2-1 discussion post-event

IN-PERSON EVENT: Building Resilient High-Growth, Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster: Finance and Investment
2026-03-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Date: Tuesday 10th March
Times: 08:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park
Agenda
08:30 – 09:15 | Arrival, Registration & Networking
09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
“The East Midlands gateway from innovation to commercialisation and manufacturing; Part 2: finance and investment.”

Gosia Khrais BSc (Hons), PGDip, CQI, Director, Charnwood Campus
Raghul Senthilnathan, Innovation Advisor, Medilink Midlands
Alexandra Archibald, Project/Business Development Manager/GIS Specialist, Midlands Innovation Health
Nick McDonald, Partner, Marks & Clerk (Event Moderator)

09:30 – 09:50 | Keynote Address: “The MHRA Innovation Accelerator – enabling life sciences innovation “

Louise Knowles, Deputy Director, MHRA Innovation Accelerator

09:50 – 10:00 | ‘From Connection to Amplification: Collaborating for Life Sciences Growth at Charnwood Campus”

Sue Tilley, Chair of the Leicestershire Business Voice

Reclaiming leadership in Life Sciences Manufacturing and how it gets financed
10:00 – 10:15 | Industry Perspective: “Driving investment/capital attractiveness through manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement”

Speaker – TBC, Horiba

10:15 – 10:45 | Panel 1: Building a Resilient Life Sciences Manufacturing Ecosystem. Moderated discussion with leaders from:

Panel – TBC, Horiba
Monica Huang, Country Head/General Manager Zydus UK
Nick Smalley, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Kindeva
Dr. Andrew (Andy) Lewis, Chief Scientific Officer, Quotient Sciences
Moderator: Graeme Cameron, CEO, Pennine Healthcare

10:45 – 11:20 | Networking Break & Expo (35 Minutes)
11:20 – 11:35 | Importance of scaling: “Why is it important to scale and how HINs can help Innovators to scale?”

Nicole McGlennon, Managing Director at Health Innovation Network East Midlands
Nat Hutley, Founder, Koodos

11:35 – 12:05 | Panel 2: Financing Scale – What Investors Fund, What They Don’t, and Why, Moderated discussion with leaders from:

Ben Reasbeck, Head of Life Sciences and Health Technology, Barclays Innovation Banking
Christian Kumar, Founder, MedTech Makers Lab
Andrew Mumford, CEO of Initiate Consultancy
Sam Stephens, Director, TBAT Innovations Ltd
Lewis Stringer, Senior Manager, UK Network – East and South-East Midlands, BBB
Moderator: Nat Hutley, Founder, Koodos

12:05 – 12:20 | Spotlight Talk: MedTech Makers Lab Launch: The first Pan European Clinical Development Organisation overing Innovation, Funding, Clinical Adoption and Scale

Christian Kumar, Founder, MedTech Makers Lab

12:20 – 13:20 | Lunch & Expo (1 Hour)
13:15 -13:40 | Sponsor Talks (Main Conference area)

Martin Hyden, Partner, Marks & Clerk
David Hawkins, CTO, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Sotas

13:40 – 13:50 | SPARK programme

Matthew Vassey, SPARK Director (East Midlands), Aston University

13:50 – 14:00 | DSIT’s East Midlands lead for the TechFirst programme,

Gwilym Williams, Regional Cyber, Lead, East Midlands

14:00 – 14:15 | Resilient Health Supply Chains: Strategic Assets for Investors in the UK

Jan Godsell, Dean at Loughborough Business School, Prof of Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

14:15 – 14:30 | Regulatory Innovation for Faster Adoption: “Regulation as a Value Lever – Why regulation is not just a hurdle, but a critical lever for de-risking innovation and attracting funding.”

David Hawkins, CTO, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Sotas

14:30 – 15:00 | Panel 3: From an Innovator to a CEO:

Adam McGuinness, Senior Programme Manager, Plug and Play
Nat Hutley, Founder, Koodos
Louise Knowles, Deputy Director, MHRA Innovation Accelerator
David Hawkins, CTO, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant, Sotas
Helen Compton, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, NIHR
Moderator: Al Mills, Head of Business Development, Sotas

15:00 – 15:30 | Innovators’ pitches
Moderated by Sam Stephens, Director, TBAT Innovations Ltd

Storke | Giovanni Verma
Medtech Makers Lab | Christian Kumar
Warmer Networks | Ben Ravilious
Epic Medlab – Priti Joshi
DMU – Chris Young

15:30 – 15:45 | Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Raghul Senthilnathan, Innovation Advisor, Medilink Midlands
Nick McDonald, Partner, Marks & Clerk

15:45 – 16:30 | Networking Reception

In-Person Event: Venturefest West Midlands 2026
2026-03-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Molineux Stadium, Billy Wright Stand, Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR, United Kingdom
Date: Tuesday 10th March
Times: 09:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: Billy Wright Stand, Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR

The leading innovation and entrepreneurship conference in the region

Venturefest West Midlands provides investors, innovators and entrepreneurs the chance to meet, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies.
Being supported locally by business, universities, science parks and business support organisations, Venturefest is a leading conference supporting the region’s innovative entrepreneurs and businesses to flourish.
Venturefest is a free event which will take place on Tuesday 10 March 2026 at the Billy Wright Stand at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton.
This year’s programme will include industry leaders delivering insightful talks and delegates will have the opportunity to join panel discussions, workshops and network in the exhibition area.
Key themes this year include:

Leadership
AI & Digital Transformation
Commercialisation
Investment
Sustainability

You can keep up to date with the Programmes updates via our website.
Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Pitch Up, a pitching competition for business owners, giving a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile both in the West Midlands and in front of a national audience of investors. Business owners are invited to present their ideas in a pitch for investment and stand a chance of winning one of several awards.
Please note we will be sharing catering and accessibility requirements with the venue on 14 February 2026. We may be unable to accommodate any special requirements after this date.
Your information may be shared with other partners and organisations in relation to this event. For more information visit: https://www.wmca.org.uk/policies

Important Notice to Venturefest Attendees:
It has come to our attention that contact information of Venturefest attendees is reportedly being offered for sale. We wish to clarify that this is a fraudulent activity. Please be assured that we uphold the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. Under no circumstances do we sell or share your contact information with third parties. Your trust and privacy are paramount to us. If you have any concerns or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at questions@wmca.org.uk

In-Person: BioWales in London conference 2026
2026-03-18 08:30 - 17:00 | Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
Date: Wednesday 18th March
Time: 08:30am – 5:00pm
Venue: Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4DR

Details
MediWales will be holding their annual BioWales in London conference, in collaboration with the BioIndustry Association, on the 18th March 2026.
BioWales in London is supported by Browne Jacobson and kindly hosted by Pioneer Group at Victora House.
This conference will bring together industry and health to showcase Welsh innovation in life sciences, including MedTech, diagnostics and NHS collaborations. Delegates will have the chance to discuss the latest breakthroughs and advancements in these fields while exploring new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
The day will feature presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey. There will also be an expert investor programme, helping delegates to understand more about funding avenues and how to navigate them.
Additionally, the programme will highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities, with our session ‘Working with the Welsh NHS’ covering clinical access, adoption and clinical trials.
The BioWales in London conference is kindly supported by Welsh Government and NHS Wales.
BioWales in London is free to attend for MediWales members, with a discounted delegate rate available for partner organisation members.
Click here to find out more: https://mediwales.com/event/biowales-in-london-2026/

TBAT IC26 Online Workshop 1 - From Idea to Initiation
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00
IC26 Online Workshop 1 – From Idea to Initiation
Date: Wednesday 18th March
Time 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Overview: The first IC26 workshop, sponsored by Dains, guides participants through ideation, early validation, understanding customer problems, cost and competitor analysis, and shaping a real solution.
Full workshop info: Kick off your innovation journey with a deep dive into the essentials of moving from concept to credible venture. The first IC26 workshop, sponsored by Dains, guides participants through ideation, early validation, understanding customer problems, cost and competitor analysis, and shaping a real solution.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of forming a company, building a survival budget, and managing your first accounts. We’ll explore practical methods for testing your proposition to ensure your idea stands up before you invest.
This workshop is a perfect starting point for innovators looking to build their venture on solid ground. The workshop will feature short presentations, Q&A sessions, and include a comfort break.
This event is one of five interactive workshops, designed to support growing SMEs through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow, and succeed. All of the workshops are open to the public with no requirement to apply to win The Innovation Challenge.
To learn more about the application process, please click here.

Leicestershire Innovation Clinics 2026
2026-03-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Venue: Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire.
We are delighted to be able to feed into the new Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, which will widen our ability to provide clinical insight into the value and delivery of new innovations.
First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations
To continue supporting pioneering innovation ideas across the region, a new series of clinic sessions has been launched.
Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from confidential discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.
Expertise will include:
Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.
Who should apply?

Are you a student, health professional or company, developing new products or services?
Do you need insight on how to develop your research idea into a tangible product?
Looking to understand how to approach the NHS?
Want to know what funding is available?
Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Looking to increase your competitive advantage?

Booking information:
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here.
These workshops have proved extremely popular, so early booking is recommended.
Deadline for the Leicestershire Innovation Clinics is Thursday 26th February.
Note: Applications will be kept open until further notice as there will be ongoing support mechanisms.
Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series. This programme is supported by the Leicestershire Academic Health Partners Health Innovation Hub, consisting of:

Health Innovation East Midlands
Leicestershire Academic Health Partners
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
University of Leicester

Funded through the University of Leicester’s Medical Research Council Impact Accelerator Account.

In-Person Event: Founders Live Cambridge
2026-03-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Mills & Reeve, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Date: Thursday 19th March
Times: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Mills & Reeve, 98-100 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1PH

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and global pitch competition returns to Cambridge

Women in Tech Edition.
Founders Live returns to Cambridge hosted in Mills & Reeve‘s fantastic offices within the heart of Cambridge.
Founders Live is a pitch & networking event, where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Fireside Chat: An insightful conversation with inspiring women shaping the tech and startup ecosystem.
Pitch Competition: Watch five inspiring female founders / leaders showcase their innovative businesses, each with just 99 seconds to pitch!
Live Q&A: Engage with the founders directly in a 4-minute Q&A session.
Voting: Vote for your winner and support women entrepreneurs!
So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in the UK.

Online: TBAT Innovation Challenge - Workshop 2
2026-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
The 2026 Innovation Challenge is powered by TBAT Innovation & The Dains Group, in partnership with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs.
This online workshop, is sponsored by Forresters IP. Now that your idea has legs, the second IC26 workshop focuses on turning it into reality. Explore routes for early product development, the fundamentals of securing intellectual property, and how to bring in initial funding. Learn what to consider when taking on your first staff and how to structure shares and equity so your business is built for long-term stability. Ideal for innovators ready to move from planning to building.
The event will feature short presentations, Q&A sessions and include a comfort break.
Take a look at our workshop speakers and the topics they will be covering:
– The Mini Investment Readiness (IRP): What it covers and how it prepares you for investment. Daniel Gaize, Future Planet Capital
– Understanding the British Business Bank: Equity, Debt and How to Get Ready. Lewis Stringer, British Business Bank
– Advanced Funding for R&D Tax Credits and Grant Funding: How it works and when to use it. Dom Peasley, Sprk Capital
– Intellectual Property for Start-Ups: Jagvir Purewal & Greg Smith, Forresters IP
– Founder Case Study -Harry Brooksbank, Nafura Advanced Technologies
-Employing Your First People – Contracts, Rights and Legal Responsibilities: Rhys Wyborn, Shakespeare Martineau
– HR Foundations for Growing businesses: Kay Mellor, Isosceles Finance
– Introduction to Grant Funding: Esther Lawrence, TBAT Innovation
– R&D Tax Credits Explained: Yasmin Dalton, TBAT Innovation
– SEIS and EIS : How Early-stage Investment Incentives Work: Sam Stephens, TBAT Innovation
This workshop is part of a series of five interactive events designed to support SMEs through the highs and lows of innovation, growth, and success. All workshops are free to attend and open to the public, with no requirement to apply for the Innovation Challenge.
Link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/4250699210579687768

Open Innovation Event- MTIF
2026-04-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), Clifton Campus, NTU, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8NS
Date: Wednesday 29th April
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), Clifton Lane, Clifton, NG11 8NS

Calling All UK Innovators & Healthcare Game‑Changers
Are you a scaling healthtech or digital health business and on the hunt for investment? This is your moment. We’re opening the doors for ambitious founders to pitch directly to leading investment companies, and we want you in the room.
Who Should Apply?
You’re a perfect fit if you:
• Have been trading 12+ months
• Are at commercialisation stage
• Already have a client base or strong pipeline
• Are seeking £500k+ investment
If this sounds like you, don’t wait, half the spots are already gone and momentum is building fast.
And if you’re in my network and know a founder who fits the bill, please share this with them. Let’s help the next wave of UK innovators scale, thrive, and lead.
Register now . Opportunities like this don’t sit around.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership Breakfast Event - MTIF
2026-05-06 08:30 - 11:00 | Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), Clifton Campus, NTU, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8NS
Date: Wednesday 6th May
Time: 08:30am – 11:00am
Venue: Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF), Clifton Lane, Clifton, NG11 8NS

🎂 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, that’s 50 years of funded collaborations between academia and industry.
To help spread the word on these valuable partnerships and the funding opportunities that help them run, the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) is hosting a free breakfast event! 🥐
Come and join us for some quick fire talks from companies currently undertaking KTPs along side InnovateUK and NTUs KTP representatives.
May 6th 8:30-11am (FREE BREAKY!) ☕ 🥖

In-Person Event: The Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2026
2026-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 | East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
Date: Wednesday 13th May
Times: 09:00am – 5:00pm
Venue: East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC), Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
The Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2026 Returns to Nottingham
The Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference 2026 is a trade show like no other, brought to you by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the UK’s largest independent supplier of laboratory equipment, chemicals and consumables returns to Nottingham on Wednesday 13th May 2026 following the record-breaking success of the 2024 show, which welcomed over 1,500 laboratory professionals to the largest and most successful SLS Show to date.
Taking place at the award-winning East Midlands Conference Centre, this event brings together scientists, researchers and laboratory managers for a focused day of discovery, discussion and networking, addressing the challenges and innovations shaping laboratories today. The programme delivers practical value for professionals working across the full spectrum of SLS customer sectors, including life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, water and utilities, petrochemicals, government, healthcare, academia and contract testing.
Attendees can explore a wide range of leading laboratory technologies and solutions, speak directly with manufacturers and experts, and gain practical insight into developments that matter most to their work.
Free to attend with complementary lunch, the SLS Show offers professional facilities, easy access, complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments throughout the day, making it the must-attend event for laboratory professionals looking to stay informed, connected and inspired.
Registration is now open. Attendees are encouraged to plan their visit in advance to make the most of the diverse range of exhibitors, talks, and workshops on offer.
Register your attendance for free here.

Accelerating HealthTech Innovation: The Power of Optics and Photonics
2026-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | School of Computer Science building, Room A07, University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, NG8 1BB
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Location: School of Computer Science building, Room A07, University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, NG8 1BB

About this event
Hosted by the University of Nottingham Centre for Healthcare Technologies (CHT) in partnership with the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), this interactive half-day workshop showcases how cutting-edge optics and photonics research can help industry partners solve complex imaging, sensing and miniaturisation challenges in the field of Healthcare Technologies.
Discover ground-breaking innovations, including:

Miniaturisation and Compact Devices: Discover how photonics is making diagnostic tools smaller, smarter and clinically practical.
Advanced Imaging and Tissue Analysis: Go beyond standard imaging to measure tissue properties like absorption, scattering and mechanical characteristics.
Biochemical and Physiological Sensing: Explore label-free and point-of-care sensing technologies, from Raman spectroscopy for biochemical fingerprinting to fibre-based monitoring.
Micro- and Nano-scale Measurement: Learn how micro- and nano-scale tools can probe cells and tissues for early disease detection.
AI-enabled Computational Imaging: Understand how artificial intelligence and synthetic data are improving imaging and signal reconstruction.

By attending, you’ll gain insight into these cutting-edge innovations, explore collaborative opportunities and identify pathways to translate emerging optics and photonics solutions into commercial HealthTech applications.
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for established SMEs and larger companies working in HealthTech, MedTech, life sciences, optical technologies, imaging, diagnostics or minimally invasive devices that have the capacity, resource and strategic intent to partner on collaborative R&D projects with the University of Nottingham.
Why attend?

Connect with leading experts in optics, photonics, imaging and diagnostic innovation
Explore collaborative R&D ideas with multidisciplinary research teams
Gain insight into emerging photonics technologies that can unlock new product capabilities
Learn how to access translational funding to initiate early-stage partnerships

Speakers
Our programme is designed to encourage interaction, idea-sharing and collaboration:

Flash talks: Hear from researchers and industry leaders as they present their latest work in short, engaging talks.
Funding advice: Gain practical guidance on available funding opportunities, including how to identify the right scheme, strengthen your application, and build competitive, collaborative proposals.
Speed and free networking: Continue the conversation in an informal setting designed to encourage open discussion and idea sharing.

Book your place
Places are limited at this event to ensure meaningful discussion and productive networking. They will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
To reserve your place at this event, please complete a short online booking form.
By registering for this event, you agree that the University of Nottingham may share your personal details with the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC). NBIC event data is administered and processed by the University of Southampton. Data collection is carried out in line with relevant data protection laws and the University of Southampton Data Protection Policy.
