Medilink Midlands

IN-PERSON EVENT: BIOTRINITY 2023: Catalysing Growth in the Life Sciences Industry
2023-04-25 - 2023-04-26 | 155 Bishopsgate, London, 155 Bishopsgate, London, London, United Kingdom
BioTrinity is an established, must-attend London conference, that catalyses growth and supports in-person engagement across the life sciences industry.
The event is attended by an audience of early stage and emerging life sciences R&D Companies, investors, big pharma, and other valued partners throughout the life sciences ecosystem. The conference features a focused, relevant, and stimulating programme, led by great speakers, who bring their knowledge, expertise, and vision to the fore in exciting, high-quality sessions.
Interacting with new companies each year is something we believe to be a critical attribute of a successful conference and we work hard to ensure that a substantial and fresh line-up of investable opportunities and collaboration possibilities are showcased.
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BioTrinity features:

A dedicated ‘Scientific Track’, featuring a focus on eight core therapy areas; Oncology, Neuroscience, Microbiome, Inflammatory Diseases, Rare Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Medtech and Cell & Gene Therapy. Each dedicated session will include an expert update from a key opinion leader, followed by up to 5 showcase presentations from some of the most innovative and interesting R&D companies.
A second ‘life sciences business’ focused presentation track, that will feature discussions and keynotes addressing topics from finance and investment, regulatory, government strategy and tax.
Pre-scheduled live & in-person private partnering meetings during the two-day physical conference as well as a bonus third day of virtual only partnering.
A sponsors exhibition area and plenty of ‘all-delegate’ networking opportunities throughout both in-person day, which are so valuable to share knowledge and unlock future collaboration and new business opportunities.
Option for registered delegates to revisit recorded presentations in the days following the conference.
BioTrinity Investor Drinks Reception 24 April and BioTrinity Networking Party 25 April events open to conference delegates.

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IN-PERSON EVENT: Driving Innovation in Midlands Healthcare
2023-04-25 09:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
A Charnwood Campus NHS and Academia Collaboration Platform event, part of a series of events and workshops to support the growth and success of the life science organisations clustered around Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park.
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Are you developing a new healthcare product, drug or biomarker?
Are you interested in these therapeutic areas?

Respiratory
Cancer
Diabetes and Lifestyle
Cardiovascular

Are you looking for a clinical or academic partner?
Are you looking for new research to commercialise?
Are you considering a Precision Medicine approach for your product?
Would you like to have 1-2-1 discussions with world leading clinical and academic experts?
Would you like to develop collaborative projects to de-risk new product development?
Our event aims to grow and develop research partnerships between Industry and the University of Leicester. To facilitate this, pump-prime funding of up to £5K per project will initially be available to help early-stage project development with potential partners following on from this event.
For further information on the funding available and how to book slots with the speakers, please contact Dr Lynne Howells at lh28@le.ac.uk or iph@le.ac.uk

Agenda
9.00 – 9.20 Registration Refreshments and Poster Exhibition.
9.20 – 10.10 Event Welcome and Introduction to the Institute of Precision Health/Clinical Translation of Respiratory Research.
Professor Chris Brightling, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician, Respiratory Theme Lead for Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (Respiratory).
10.10 – 10.30 Developing the Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Diagnostics.
Professor Jacqui Shaw, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Head of Department Genetics and Genome Biology (Genetics).
10.30 – 10.50 Clinical evaluation and enhancing uptake of MedTech to improve outcomes in diabetes.
Professor Pratik Choudhary, Honorary consultant in Diabetes, Leicester Diabetes Centre. Chair of Diabetes Technology Network UK.
10.50 – 11.20 Refreshments and Networking Break.
Pre-book your 10-minute slot with one of our speakers.
11.20 – 11.40 Introduction to the PROTAC pipeline.
Dr James Hodgkinson, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, School of Chemistry.
11.40 – 12.00 Developing Novel Biomarkers for Disease Detection.
Professor Don Jones, Co-Director University of Leicester Institute for Precision Health, Director of van Geest MultiOMICS facility and Dr Jim Langridge, Waters (Biomarkers).
12.00 – 1.40 Lunch and Networking Break.
Pre-book your 10-minute slot with one of our speakers.
1.40 – 2.00 Industry Talk.
2.00 – 2.30 Industry collaborations advancing novel cardiac risk prediction tools to the clinic.
Professor Andre Ng, Head of Department, Cardiovascular Sciences, Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist.
2.30 – 2.50 How Companies can Access Funded Projects.
Dr Lucy Alexander, Head of Business Development, Charnwood Campus.
2.50 – 3.00 – Professor Don Jones. Session close and collaborative opportunities.
3.00 – 3.30 Networking and speaker slots.

Speaker Profiles

Professor Chris Brightling
Professor Chris Brightling’s research focusses on improving the clinical management and understanding the mechanisms of airway diseases such as asthma, chronic coughs and COPD. He has published over 450 peer reviewed articles. Prof Brightling is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, National Institute for Health Research Senior Investigator, Respiratory Theme Lead for Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Director Institute for Lung Health, and Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician. He is Coordinator of the MRC Molecular Pathology Node EMBER and Respiratory lead for the IMI 3TR and was founding Director of the European Respiratory Society Clinical Research Collaborations.
Prof Brightling is the national lead for the post-COVID consortium PHOSP-COVID and local research lead for the COVID-19 pandemic. His main research focus is on improving the clinical management and understanding the immunopathogenesis of the airway diseases asthma, chronic cough and COPD. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians’ Cough Guidelines, the British Thoracic Society, American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Severe Asthma guidelines and is on the scientific committee for the Global INitiative for Asthma – GINA. Prof Brightling draws on his experience in research excellence and leadership to coordinate the research teams at the University of Leicester and three Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust sites in their COVID-19 response.

Professor Jacqui Shaw
Professor Shaw is Head of the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, Co-Director of the Institute for Precision Health and Professor of Translational Cancer Genetics at the University of Leicester. Her extensive expertise in innovative blood-based tests for monitoring breast and lung cancers, known as liquid biopsies, is highly sought after through national and international collaborations in clinical studies and trials. Professor Shaw’s research has found that breast cancer recurrence can be detected by a blood test up to two years ahead of when traditional screening techniques would be able to detect it. This highly impactful work enabled US-based genetic testing company Natera achieve the prestigious ‘Breakthrough Device’ designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019 for their Signatera™ test, which offers patients personalised cancer testing.
Professor Shaw’s research group’s expertise is in molecular diagnostics. This expertise was deployed during the coronavirus pandemic to establish and lead on asymptomatic screening for COVID-19 at the University of Leicester, using a quick antigen test known as LAMP – Loop-mediated isothermal amplification. This screening programme has supported the University in the early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks on campus by detecting staff and students with asymptomatic cases who may have unknowingly spread the virus.

Professor Pratik Choudhary
Professor Choudhary is an honorary consultant in Diabetes with a special interest in type 1 diabetes and technology. He has active clinical and research programs around education psychology and technology in type 1 diabetes. In particular, using neuroimaging to explore mechanisms of hypoglycaemia unawareness and use of different strategies such as technology and behavioural interventions to restore awareness.
Professor Choudhary is currently chair of the Diabetes Technology Network-UK working to improve access to technology for diabetes through training education and advocacy. He has experience in academic and industry-funded early-phase studies evaluating novel glucose sensors and closed loop- artificial pancreas systems to help progress technologies, and multinational randomised clinical trials (RCTs) and Real-World Evidence studies to support implementation and policy decisions that have enabled equitable access to developed technologies across the NHS.

Dr James Hodgkinson
Research within the Hodgkinson Group is focused on the synthesis of novel chemical probes and compound libraries designed to study biological processes otherwise challenging by genetic approaches. We are specifically interested in developing chemical probes for Class I Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes and other protein partners that exist in Class I HDAC multiprotein complexes. Class I HDACs and their associated complexes have been implicated in diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Applications include using our chemical probes to investigate novel ligand-protein interactions and protein-protein interactions within HDAC complexes, and developing heterobifunctional molecules including proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) for the targeted degradation of Class I HDACs and their associated complex partners in cancer cells. Our overall goal and vision is that our validated chemical probes will have direct applications for use by the members of chemical biology and biology communities in revealing new biology, studying disease and ultimately aiding the discovery of new therapeutics.

Professor Andre Ng
Professor Ng is an expert in the management of cardiac arrhythmias especially in catheter ablation and the use of mapping systems in such procedures. He has played a key role in the establishment of an active ablation programme for Atrial Fibrillation since 2002 at Glenfield Hospital and has pioneered the use of a novel robotic system in AF ablation. He has provided proctorship for new ablation technologies at many centres worldwide. He also specialises in advance device implantation including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) devices.
He has translated important preclinical findings into investigations in cardiac patients with the successful development of a novel technology for sudden death risk stratification, LifeMap, which won numerous prizes including Medical Futures Award 2011 – Best Innovation in Diagnostics and European Heart Rhythm Association Inventors Award 2016, resulting in several internationally granted patents.

Professor Don Jones
Professor Jones is co-director of the Leicester van Geest Multi-OMICs Facility, which is a world-leading centre for biomarker research. Professor Jones’ research involves discovering and implementing novel biomarkers of disease using mass spectrometry techniques, with particular interest in the discovery of biomarkers (proteins, metabolites and lipids) using state-of-the-art analytical techniques in combination with novel data interrogation techniques. From these projects the group are establishing targeted assays for biomarkers and working with pathology colleagues to validate and achieve clinical accreditation for assays.
As Co-director of Institute for Precision Health which helps coalesce precision medicine activity across the University and NHS. All this work helps to underpin the implementation of precision medicine by finding novel tools to personalise diagnosis and treatment in modern medicine.
Professor Jones plays an active role in the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre which allows this research to be translated into clinical use.

Dr Lucy Alexander
Head of Business Development and Senior Business Development Manager of Innovation Centre, Charnwood at Charnwood Campus. I am passionate about research translation to real world product and have been delivering research commercialisation for over 25 years. Before joining the Campus, I led the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator, focused on developing commercialisation of novel medicines and technologies with start-ups and SMEs.

Making Pharmaceuticals 2023
2023-04-25 09:00 - 2023-04-26 16:00 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The leading UK Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Conference will take place in person on 25 and 26 April at the Coventry Building Society Area. Attend to see 200+ companies exhibiting their latest products and services. network with pharmaceutical professionals and be part of the No.1 event in the UK for Pharmaceutical professional from research to finished product.
There will be 6 Industry Zones:
– Cleanroom & Hygiene
– Laboratory
– Processing and Machinery
– Ingredients & Raw Materials
– Pharmaceutical Building Facilities
– Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Packing Zone
For more information or to book your stand visit www.makingpharma.com

ONLINE SESSION: How to Create a Medical Device: Turning a Digital Health App into a Software-Based Medical Device
2023-04-26 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
How do you turn a digital health app into a medical device?
Join this online session to gain insights from Tim Bubb, Technical Director of IMed Consultancy.
This informal, 25-minute session offers a beginner’s guide for companies and entrepreneurs who have an existing digital health app or product (or are looking to create one), and are interested in making it a software-based medical device in the UK.
Topics to cover:
· When does a digital health product become a medical device?
· At what point to start thinking about medical device implications
· The steps people face on their way to medical device status
· The benefits / opportunities of qualifying your product as SaMD
For more details and to book your free place, click here.

TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023 - Workshop 2 - People & Recruitment
2023-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
This free-to-attend online workshop is designed to delve into the people and recruitment solutions you need to know in order to support your business growth. We will discuss problems, challenges and highlight opportunities to reduce the effects of barriers within people and recruitment – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace.
In this webinar, we will cover:

Talent and Recruitment
The role of a non-executive director
Engaging and retaining your workforce
Investment and share incentives
Recruiting the best people you can

Speakers include:

Sam Stephens – TBAT Innovation
Shakespeare Martineau – Roger Harcourt & Rhys Wyborn
Chris Hill – Vestd
Rachael Bull – Engage and Grow Central Midlands
Simon Bucknell – EMBS

This event forms part of the wider TBAT Innovation Challenge 2023.
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The Innovation Challenge is brought to you by TBAT Innovation with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and has been designed by our expert team to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs. It leverages the expertise of our unique partner network while seeing our partners come together to deliver four free to attend, vibrant and informative workshops.
Once our final workshop has concluded in June, the final stage of The Innovation Challenge will open. We will invite applications for businesses to submit a full business plan to be considered for our exciting prize package.
The winner will receive a £5,000 cash prize and support packages from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge, tailored to their needs. Furthermore, two runners up will receive a free support package from partners involved in The Innovation Challenge.
We will be hosting a final showcase event in October 2023 to announce the winner from 10 finalists who will be invited to pitch their business plan in 3 minute presentation in front of key investors.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Blüm Connect Launch
2023-04-27 18:30 - 21:30 | St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue, St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue 78 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4AG, London, EC2N 4AG, United Kingdom
Dear friends and colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to join us at the launch of Blüm Connect™, our industry-disrupting solution that’s set to revolutionise the healthcare sector. For a long time at Blüm HQ, we have recognised the pressing need for high-quality yet efficient digital health innovation, and Blüm Connect is our response to this challenge.
Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments and some amazing guest speakers including Rachel Murphy and David Plumb who will share their experiences of the digital health ecosystem. We will also hear from the Blüm Team about Blüm Connect – our solution that is providing NHS Trusts, Universities, and allied sectors with pre-built software features, regulatory-compliant APIs, and full code integrations.
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Our event is being hosted by Tech Canal, an organisation that supports NHS adoption and sales capabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships to provide better outcomes, and transform the delivery of health and care. Tech Canal plays a crucial role in closing the loop on our rapid innovation model, making it easier for healthcare providers to adopt our solution.
We highly recommend registering early as space is limited. Please reserve your place here, and join us as we collaboratively discover the future of healthcare innovation. We welcome you to also invite a technical lead / CTO colleague of your choice.
On behalf of the Blüm and Tech Canal Team.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Invitation to “Nurturing a Diverse and Sustainable Future in Life Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach to Equity and Inclusion” Workshop
2023-05-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming workshop, “Nurturing a Diverse and Sustainable Future in Life Sciences: A Comprehensive Approach to Equity and Inclusion.” delivered by Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA).
The Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator (LLSA) delivers free innovation support to Leicestershire life sciences SMEs to increase knowledge exchange between clinicians, academics, and local companies to accelerate product development in partnership with the Midlands Engine.
This FREE workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to create a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable culture in your organization.
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The workshop will be held at Charnwood Campus, Loughborough, and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The workshop will be delivered in two sessions:

First session: “Internal Focus – Nurturing an equitable workforce and sustainable company”
Second session: “External Focus – Cultivating inclusive thinking and positive impact in product development”

If you have further questions, please contact jacque.landry@leicester.ac.uk.

Growth Through People 2023
2023-05-10
Growth Through People will be kicking off with our first event of the year on the 1st March 2023 with four weeks full of free, expert-led event and webinars, accompanied by digital content including blogs and podcasts. The series will culminate with the Growth Through People Conference, to be held on the 10th May.
Upcoming events:

Leading and Managing Change in the Transition to Net Zero – Book Here
Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work? – Book Here
Ensuring LGBTQ+ inclusivity in Your Workplace – Book Here
Harnessing personal resilience in challenging times – Book Here

Growth Through People Conference
Join our conference this May to explore exceptional perspectives on themes including responsible leadership, accessing and engaging talent, unlocking potential and harnessing resilience. Take away new ideas to drive and inspire positive change within your business.
Through the 2023 Growth Through People conference, we want to help local businesses learn the latest techniques, advice, guidance and view points on how to get the best out of their workforce during these challenging times.
Keep an eye out for more details on our conference.
For full programme details, please click here.

WEBINAR: Investment, Employee Incentivisation and R&D
2023-05-16 14:00 - 15:30
SEHTA are pleased to bring you this webinar session with Accountancy firm Finerva – specialist advisers in finance, accounting, tax and beyond.
This session is ideal for you if you are an investor backed or may be seeking investor funding; wants to achieve a potential exit; has employees it wants to incentivise through shares in the company; or carrying out Research and Development.
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Date: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 (BST)
Cost: FREE for SEHTA members (£75 + VAT for non-members)
Platform: TEAMS

WEBINAR: Life Sciences Legal Forum - Focus on ESG
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Mills & Reeve’s next Life Sciences Legal Forum will be a panel session, chaired by senior life sciences lawyer Isabel Teare, and will give insight and informative discussion into ESG themes and challenges within the life sciences sector.

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Isabel will be joined by Laura Ludlow, Carrie March, Judith Houston and James Fry. They will give their expert views around issues as diverse as supply chain, diversity, real estate and reporting in an ESG context.

Upon confirmation of your place, you will have the opportunity to send questions to the speakers so they can be covered if possible, during the webinar.
We hope you can join.
If you have accessibility needs or require any adjustments to enable you to take part in the webinar, please let us know here.

WEBINAR: Intellectual Property Masterclass: Essential Tips for Life Sciences Companies
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
Intellectual Property (IP) is all around us, and for many businesses across the Life Sciences, IP can be their most valuable asset. Despite this, IP protection is still being overlooked by many companies in the Life Sciences sector.

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Join IP experts from Gallagher and Forresters on 24th May at 10:00am, for a masterclass webinar exploring how Life Science companies can harness the IP in their business and turn it into a competitive commercial advantage.
In this webinar, further topics covered will also include:

What is IP – how to identify it and protect it within your organisation.
How to generate tangible revenue through IP.
How patents can reduce corporation tax rates.
The typical IP claims seen within the Life Sciences sector.
The importance of IP insurance in Life Sciences.
How to prepare your IP portfolio for exit.

This webinar is a great opportunity for Life Science companies of all sizes that are looking to reduce risk and protect their IP. So, don’t miss out, register your place today as spaces are limited!

Panel List:
Jon McArdle Account Executive & Client Service Leader, Gallagher
Erik Alsegard, Head of IP Insurance, Pen Underwriting
Mark Connell Partner UK & European Patent Attorney, Forresters
Kate Wilson Senior Associate UK & European Patent Attorney, Forresters

Online Workshop: Innovation Challenge - Product Development & Protection
2023-05-25 13:00 - 16:45
The Innovation Challenge is back for a second year, powered by TBAT Innovation, in collaboration with headline sponsor Shakespeare Martineau!

The Challenge is designed to support innovation in SMEs through our unique partner network, delivered via a series of online workshops.

In addition, businesses will also have the opportunity to win a £5000 cash prize and support packages from our partner network tailored to the winner’s needs.

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The ‘Product Development & Protection Workshop – How to design and protect your innovation’ will discuss problems, challenges and highlight opportunities to reduce the effects of product design and protection barriers.

Online Product Development & Protection Workshop
Thursday 25 May 1:00pm – 4:45pm

This informative and interactive online workshop, sponsored by Forresters IP, will consist of short presentations, Q&As, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.

They will cover:

IP
Product Design
Patent Box
User Interface (UI)/User Experience(UX)
Regulation
Client Company
Licensing in and third party involvement
CE Marking

Tickets are limited and will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Secure your place now to avoid disappointment.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Aerospace UP New Technology Showcase and Future Funding Opportunities
2023-06-15 | University of Nottingham Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, United Kingdom
The Aerospace Unlocking Potential innovation funding programme draws to a close in June.
The Midlands Aerospace Alliance and the University of Nottingham are joining with the UK’s national Aerospace Technology Institute to hold this final in-person event at the university on Thursday 15 June.
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The objective of the day will be to

disseminate and showcase the achievements that Midlands aerospace companies have made in their Aerospace UP technology development projects
explore where the next funding opportunities will come from.

Draft agenda: 08:00 to 16:00

Registration and Networking
Welcome and Introduction
Aerospace UP Dissemination Presentations Session #1*
Panel Session & Q&A – Reflection on the Aerospace UP Programme
Lunch & Networking
Aerospace UP Dissemination Presentations Session #2*
Networking break
Panel Session & Q&A – Future Funding Opportunities
Closing comments

Aerospace UP project topics include:

Electrification in Aerospace
Drone & AAM technology
Jet Zero’ technologies
Additive Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing
Composites Technology
Automation & Digital Technology
New Design & Manufacturing Capability
Aviation Technology
Space Technology

IN-PERSON EVENT: University of Nottingham’s Annual Power of Partnerships Conference
2023-06-16 09:00 - 14:30 | East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
The University of Nottingham’s annual Power of Partnerships conference is back on Friday 16 June 2023!

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Join them to find out how your business can:

collaborate with them on R&D projects
access talented students and graduates
upskill your workforce
tap into cutting-edge technology
work with them as a supplier

…and much, much more! As well as gaining insights into how a relationship with the university can supercharge your business, you’ll have the opportunity to network with hundreds of other local businesses. You’ll also be able to hear directly from the policy and decision makers who are shaping the business environment in the East Midlands region.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Accelerating FemTech: East Midlands
2023-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
East Midlands Academic Health Science Network is pleased to launch their Accelerating FemTech: East Midlands event, which will be taking place at Charnwood Campus in Loughborough on Tuesday 20 June.
Delivered as part of the Accelerating FemTech programme, this in-person event is aimed at innovators, clinicians, academics and patient groups interested in the development of innovative technology solutions to women’s health needs.
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The agenda will feature expert insights from key stakeholders, including:
• Dame Barbara Hakin, renowned system leader with rich clinical and managerial experience in a variety of roles including CEO of East Midlands Strategic Health Authority and Deputy CEO and COO of NHS England
• Simon Harris, Senior Project Manager at Kheiron Medical
• Ollie Croft, FemTech mentor and Business Development Engineer at eg technology Ltd
• Nelli Morgulchik, Venture Development Associate at Pioneer Group
• Zoe Wright, Founder of The Real Birth Company Limited and Registered Midwife
• Anna King, Commercial Director at the Health Innovation Network (HIN)

IN-PERSON EVENT: Workshop: Transformative Technologies for Neurological Rehabilitation
2023-07-05 - 2023-07-06 | Jubilee Hotel and Conferences, Triumph Road Jubilee Conference Centre, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom
The Next Generation Rehabilitation Technologies Network (RTN) is funded through an EPSRC Healthcare Technologies Network Plus award. Its activities are directly connected to the new National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) at Stanford Hall, which is due to open to patients in 2024.
They work with academic and non-academic stakeholders to build and strengthen the Rehabilitation Technologies community and identify requirements and promising new directions for research in this area. If you are interested in joining their Network, you can become a member by completing the form on their website here.
They are pleased to invite members to apply to attend a Grand Challenge Workshop on “Transformative Technologies for Neurological Rehabilitation”. Participants will help identify research priorities and questions of central interest, as well as potential disruptive technologies and solutions to clinical challenges.

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Workshop Theme: Transformative technologies for neurological rehabilitation
Date: 5th and 6th July 2023
Location: Jubilee Hotel and Conferences, Nottingham
Application deadline: 5pm, 8th May 2023

Up to £100,000 of RTN funding will be made available to fund interdisciplinary feasibility studies arising from this workshop.
To find out more about their workshops and to apply to attend, please visit their website.

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please contact their Network Manager, Ginny Birney at rehabtech@nottingham.ac.uk.

Managing the Generations: Baby Boomers and Generation X
2023-07-06 10:30 - 11:45 | Online – Zoom
Manufacturing is facing an acute skills shortage with an increasing number of the workforce now being defined as inactive. The sector historically has experienced a higher than average median workforce age, so it is unsurprising that half of manufacturing businesses expect between 6% and 20% of their workforce to retire within the next ten years. It is critical, now more than ever, to that you are managing your experienced staff.
This online event will provide unique insight into how to successfully manage baby boomer and Generation X colleagues in your workforce. In this session you will hear expertise from Make UK, our partners and manufacturing business exemplars. Sharing personal experience and success on this topic.
Attend this event to understand… how to successfully manage an ageing workforce and your more experienced staff.
Ideally suited for… business leaders in manufacturing and those responsible for managing people and workplaces.
The event will be held via Zoom and the link will be sent out to delegates upon registration. Make UK reserves the right to prioritise bookings for members and manufacturers. All delegates registered will receive a recording and a copy of the presentations.
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NICE is Transforming: An Update on Our Progress and Future Ambitions
2023-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Hear directly from NICE’s Chief Executive, Dr Sam Roberts, about how we’re ensuring our guidance is relevant, timely and helps practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people, fast, whilst ensuring value for the taxpayer.
Discover more about NICE’s plans to continue to support a system under pressure by focusing on what matters most, providing useful and useable advice, as well as learning from data and implementation.
The event is free to attend. For further information please contact events@nice.org.uk
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Speakers
• Dr Sam Roberts, Chief Executive of NICE
• Professor Jonathan Benger, Chief Medical Officer and Interim Director of the Centre for Guidelines at NICE
• Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation.

Cracking the Code: NHS Supplier CRP
2023-07-11 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
This complimentary 45-minute webinar is delivered by Innovative Energy Consultants and is designed to provide you with more information on:

What a CRP is
What it entails
Who needs to publish one
How to make your CRP stand out

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For more information, contact info@innovative-energy.org.

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a link to the meeting.
Can’t make it? Sign up anyway and we’ll send you a recording of the session.

Dragons Den for Serendip Incubator and Accelerator Innovators
2023-07-13 09:30 - 16:00 | iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB, Holt Street, Birmingham, B7 4BB, United Kingdom
The WMAHSN are holding an event for the Serendip Incubator & Accelerator to assist with the facilitation of the Serendipity philosophy of shared learning and developing innovation with the aim to evolve innovation to potentially became market ready for adoption and spread.
For External stakeholders – This is a fantastic opportunity for the regional ecosystem to come together to drive the possibilities for the future.
WMAHSN staff – Have the opportunity to meet the tenants and come together to support face to face pitch sessions and share knowledge to drive innovation.
Serendip tenants – This is your opportunity to showcase your innovation and take advantage of the diversity of knowledge within the network.

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Draft Agenda:
9:30 Arrival & welcome
10:00 -11:00 – Section 1 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions
11: 00 – 13:00 – Section 2 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions
13:00 – 13:45 – Lunch
13:50- 15:00 – Section 3 – Pitches commence /1.1 sessions
15:00 – 16:00 – Networking
Click here to read a short introduction for each of the tenants. You can click on their names to explore more detail about their innovations on Meridian, our online health innovation exchange.

Who should attend and why?
External stakeholders
As a part of the Serendip Incubator & Accelerator program on-going support, we are looking for the wider ecosystem team and support services across the Network to come together and support a face-to-face event that will be mixed of innovator pitches of 5 minutes with asks, 5 minutes for feedback with extended conversations to continue in the surgery style area set up as mini support surgeries on the day where your insight would be valued.

WMAHSN staff
The WMAHSN Incubators are part of our enhanced offer. As a part of the program on-going support, we are arranging for the wider team and support services across the WMAHSN to come together and support a face-to-face event that will be mixed of innovator pitches of 5 minutes with asks, and time for feedback and mini support surgeries on the day.

Serendip Tenants
As an Innovator on the WMAHSN Serendip Program we are arranging for the wider ecosystem team and support services across the Network to come together for a face-to-face event that will be mixed of your pitches, opportunities for networking and meeting the wider teams and mini support service surgeries on the day to drive forward your innovation.

This event is by invitation only. If you would like further details of future events of this nature, please contact I.C@wmahsn.org

ONLINE: Grow Your Business Overseas with Innovate UK
2023-07-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
Are you looking for some expert guidance to help you innovate and grow your business’ offer overseas? Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, can support you by providing specialist advice on scaling up and expanding internationally through business-led innovation across all sectors, technologies, and UK regions. Expect to hear how Innovate UK can help you scale and expand overseas, introducing you to the full range of programmes and support that Innovate UK provide to businesses.
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IN-PERSON EVENT: AI4SE@STAF 2023
2023-07-21 09:00 - 17:00 | College Court, Leicester, UK, Leicester, United Kingdom
Software Technologies: Applications and Foundations (STAF) is a federation of leading conferences on software technologies. It was formed after the end of the successful TOOLS federated event in 2012, providing a loose umbrella organisation with a steering committee that aims to provide continuity.
The STAF federated event runs annually. The conferences that participate may vary from year to year, but all focus on practical and foundational advances in software technology. The conferences address all aspects of software technology, from object-oriented design, testing, mathematical approaches to modelling and verification, transformation, model-driven engineering, aspect-oriented techniques, and tools.
Much of today’s business runs on software, depends on IT systems and data to perform their daily operations, innovate, and grow. For many companies, the lack of software products that meet their specific needs is a major obstacle to their development.
Software Engineering (SE) as a discipline aims at making software development an efficient, reliable, and predictable engineering process. AI is increasingly part of SEs ever-growing toolbox as both a solution component in the systems developed and to support the development process itself.
Model-based low- or no-code methods based on domain-specific languages have gained popularity in recent years by taking a more business-oriented approach, hiding technical complexity, making software development more productive and less error prone. They are natural companions to AI which is often intrinsically model-based or can work more effectively at model level.
The workshop will bring together a community of solution experts from business and academia with experts in the problem domains to exchange pose questions exchange ideas. Hosted as part of the STAF multiconference, workshop participants will be able to attend STAF events on the same day, including conference and workshop keynotes, to network and develop new collaborations, business and research opportunities across a range of topics represented by the individual events.
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The aim of this workshop is to explore and present the challenges and solutions businesses encounter in the application of AI in software engineering. We are especially interested in

model-based, low- or no-code methods, and domain-specific languages
software engineer tools for developing or supported by AI solutions
AI for code generation, debugging, testing, documentation, and error correction
design and process optimisation and prediction based on AI, e.g., in digital twins
applications of AI and model-based methods in application domains such as manufacturing, health, transport, energy, etc.

Companies and researchers are invited to submit extended abstracts of up to two pages relevant to the workshop’s topics and their application in industry. Abstracts could describe or suggest solutions or pose open challenges. Selected contributions will be presented at the workshop in plenary and discussion sessions.
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ONLINE: Start your Journey with the UK Export Academy
2023-07-21 12:15 - 13:00 | Online
Jump into the world of exporting and let us support you with the essential knowledge and tools you’ll need to sell overseas. Join this session to start your journey with UK Export Academy (UKEA) Advisers, Mark and Robin, who are also seasoned former exporters! They will talk you through how to access Government support, exploring the opportunities and challenges of exporting ensuring you’re prepared to overcome any hurdles. Plus, we’ll also guide you through the range of UKEA training events which could help fulfil your global ambitions!
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ONLINE: Co-creating the Next Generation of Rehabilitation Technologies Research
2023-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Would you like to help develop and/or participate in (through offers of time, sponsorship, equipment etc) a PhD research and training programme, aligned to the new National Rehabilitation Centre located on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate (www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk)? If so then we would be delighted to hear your views and suggestions on a proposal for a Centre for Doctoral Training in Rehabilitation Technologies being developed by The University of Nottingham, Loughborough University, the National Rehabilitation Centre and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
To register your interest please visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-creating-the-next-generation-of-rehabilitation-technologies-research-tickets-671513052617?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham City Launch Event
2023-09-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Advanced Manufacturing Building, Jubilee Campus, Unversity of Nottingham, 522 Derby Road, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2GX
On Wednesday, 6th September 2023, Nottingham City Council, and partners will be hosting the Nottingham City UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Support Launch event.
The occasion will celebrate the success of the European Funded projects and present the future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham.
This event holds significant importance for Nottingham City’s business community and provides the opportunity for businesses to learn all about Nottingham City Council’s SPF delivery plan and the opportunities available to support business growth.
The event is aimed at all businesses in Nottingham City and delivers a full of agenda of engaging presentations, success stories, and project showcases; all aimed at supporting businesses and fostering collaboration within the community.
We are delighted to announce that Mark Goldby, DL, Chair of the Nottinghamshire Manufacturing Network will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the event. Mark has over 30 years of leadership and manufacturing experience ranging from well-known industry high tech and electronic giants Siemens and GPT to founding his own award winning businesses in Nottingham. His business background and experience allow him to provides insight and support to business leaders and senior executives and his passion to champion and strengthen the diversity of industry will surely make for an interesting and captivating presentation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from industry partners and leaders, including the Nottingham City Business Growth Hub and SPF Teams, the University of Nottingham (UON), Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Medilink, NBV Enterprise Solutions, and Visit Nottingham. Representatives from Innovate UK and the East Midlands Chamber will also be in attendance.
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IN PERSON: ARU Health & Medical Technology Research Conference
2023-09-13 09:30 - 2023-09-14 17:00 | Hughes Hall, Cambridge, CB1 2EL
The annual conference from Anglia Ruskin University’s Medical Technology Research Centre will return for its second year, taking place across two days on 13 & 14 September at Hughes Hall, Cambridge. Highlights include presentations from Professor Wei Chen, from the University of Texas Arlington, speaking on nanotechnologies and Professor Michael Sutcliffe, from Cambridge University, speaking on biomedical engineering. The first day will focus on Research Presentations and collaborations. The second day will focus on Industrial collaborations, Networks and Early Career researcher Presentations.
For more information and to register, please visit the Eventbrite page.

IN PERSON: Charnwood Innovation Surgeries
2023-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
Are you developing new products or services? Looking to understand how the approach the NHS? Want to know what funding is available? Need guidance on PPI, value proposition, and/or cost/benefit analysis?
Companies in the region developing new healthcare technologies are able to join a series of face-to-face workshops utilising the expertise of the Charnwood Campus team, Medilink Midlands and the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN). For those unable to attend in person, virtual appointments are available.
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please contact us via this link.

WEBINAR: Association to Horizon Europe: Information Webinar
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Horizon Europe is the current EU €95 billion research and innovation Framework Programme for 2021 to 2027. The Programme funds scientific excellence, research and development in key sectors and technologies, supporting international collaborations to address global challenges in areas such as net zero, energy, health, agriculture, digital technologies, space and transport.
Following the UK government announcement on 7th September to associate to Horizon Europe, we are delighted to invite you to this webinar, which will offer information on the UK Horizon Association deal and details on the support available to UK organisations to take advantage of the funding and collaboration opportunities under Horizon Europe.
This webinar will be recorded and will be made available via the Horizon Europe Hub webpage shortly afterwards.
To register for this session, please click here.
Agenda (UK timings)

14:00 – Innovate UK introduction
14:05 – UK Association to Horizon Europe – Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – UK Government
14:15 – Support available to UK organisations to engage with Horizon opportunities
14:30 – Q&A Panel Session
15:00 – Close

IN PERSON: ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference: Digital Innovations in Practice
2023-09-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Hughes Hall, Cambridge, CB1 2EL
Colleagues within HEMS & FSE have programmed the second annual ARU & EPUT Joint Research Conference, with this year’s theme announced as Digital Innovations in Practice. The conference will take place at Hughes Hall, Cambridge on 15 September and include research updates from ARU colleagues within HEMS & FSE and their joint research with EPUT clinical partners, updates on the Digital Technology Research Centre and a keynote session from Professor Andrew Bateman (University of Essex) speaking on digital innovations in rehabilitation.
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WEBINAR: MedTech in the EU and USA
2023-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
In an era defined by ground-breaking medical advancements, it’s imperative for manufacturers to navigate the intricate regulatory landscapes of the European Union (EU) and the United States (USA) while harnessing strategic partnerships for expansion. Med-Di-Dia are thrilled to introduce a one-of-a-kind webinar meticulously crafted to equip medical device manufacturers with the insights, tools, and opportunities needed to thrive in these pivotal markets.

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This webinar will provide medical device manufacturers with:

An Opportunity to Unlock Regulatory Excellence: As medical device regulations continuously evolve, staying informed and compliant is paramount. The webinar delves into the latest updates and nuances of regulatory frameworks in the EU and USA. From deciphering complex requirements to understanding approval processes, our experts will guide you through the maze, ensuring your path to market is not only successful but also streamlined.
A Glimpse of Mentor, Ohio: Your Gateway to Success: Imagine a thriving hub strategically located to accelerate your medical device journey – Mentor, Ohio. With a dynamic blend of innovation, resources, and connectivity, this city offers a unique opportunity for manufacturers aiming to expand their presence. Our webinar unveils an exclusive chance to establish a strategic tie-up in Mentor, Ohio, leveraging its innovation ecosystem, skilled workforce, and conducive business environment.
