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SUMMARY:HYBRID EVENT: SPARK Studio: Importance of a Quality Management System (QMS)
DESCRIPTION:This event is for academics\, researchers\, scientists and entrepreneurs interested in therapeutics\, medical device and diagnostic development. They aim to support your research from concept to clinic. \nThe speaker at this event is Henry Sibun\, Henry is a consultant in the medical devices industry and an IRCA registered lead auditor for medical device quality management systems. He has audited hundreds of medical device and pharmaceutical companies against ISO 13485 and medical devices regulations and now supports companies in achieving certification and CE marking against these requirements. \nFor any enquiries\, please contact us at spark-uk@aston.ac.uk or visit www.sparkthemidlands.co.uk/contact \nThis SPARK The Midlands event is being delivered as part of Aston University’s active involvement in the delivery of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA). The WMHTIA is funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority. \nPlease note this a hybrid event with the option to attend in-person or online. Spaces are limited. \nIn-person: John Cadbury House (Enterprise Hub) – Aston University\, 190 Corporation St\, Birmingham B4 6QD – for registration in-person\, click here \nOnline: Microsoft Teams – for registration online\, click here
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/hybrid-event-spark-studio-importance-of-a-quality-management-system-qms/
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024 Workshop: ‘Funding Early Business Growth’
DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation for a free workshop on 14th February as part of the 2024 Leicestershire Innovation Festival. Working in partnership with Shakespeare Martineau\, British Business Bank and Rocking Horse Group\, this workshop has been designed to empower entrepreneurs and businesses and is is tailor-made to equip you with indispensable tools and insights for navigating the intricate world of investment and funding opportunities. \nLed by industry experts in investment and entrepreneurship\, this workshop guarantees a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. Esteemed speakers include: \nSam Stephens\, Founding Director\, TBAT Innovation: Funding your innovation\n• Introduction to Grant Funding and the R&D Tax Credit Scheme\n• EIS/SEIS \nLisa Botterill\, Partner\, Shakespeare Martineau – Legal Considerations\n• The legal process for obtaining funding\n• How to be prepared for the legal process\n• Key things to look out for\n• What the legal documentation looks like \nLewis Stringer\, Senior Manager\, British Business Bank – Access to Finance\n• An overview of the state of the SME access to finance market both nationally and regionally\n• Current trends being seen with innovative businesses accessing funding\n• The support available for SMEs and innovative businesses from the British Business Bank \nRob Fabbro & James Davis\, Rocking Horse Group UK – Advanced funding solutions\n• What is advance funding of R&D Tax Credits and IUK Grants?\n• Supporting loss-making businesses\n• Make Great British Innovation Great again \nFollowing these insightful presentations\, participants will be given the chance to participate in hands-on exercises\, have ample opportunities to ask questions and connect with our experts.\nIn addition\, we are delighted to confirm that during this event\, TBAT Innovation will officially launch the Innovation Challenge 2024. \nRegistration details can be found online here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-leicestershire-innovation-festival-2024-workshop-funding-early-business-growth/
LOCATION:SHMA LLP\, 1 Colton Square\, Leicester\, LE1 1QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Intellectual Property considerations for Health Tech companies
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for advice navigating the world of Intellectual Property? If so\, this event which will specifically focus on supporting Health Tech companies and their IP journey.  Led by the professionals at Shoosmiths and Forresters. \nThis workshop event\, taking place at Shoosmiths in Birmingham will explore the ins and outs of all Intellectual Property considerations.  The event will comprise of three sessions: \nPatents\, designs and IP strategy\n• What is intellectual property?\n• Patents: what they can provide protection for and how\n• Design registrations – the benefits of having them\n• Ownership of intellectual property – key considerations\n• Strategy – different uses of intellectual property \nProtecting your brand\n• Brand strategy\n• Protecting your key trade marks\n• Enforcement of your rights in your brand \nCommercialising your IP\n• Developing your commercially viable product\n• Licensing-out your IP\n• Bringing your products to market \nSpeaker Profiles: \n\nAndrew Brennan\, Partner\, Shoosmiths\nAndrew Brennan is a Partner at Shoosmiths and heads the national IP team. He is recognized as a leading intellectual property lawyer who “knows his IP” and provides “solid\, targeted\, and fast advice”. Clients find him approachable\, pragmatic\, agile\, and very user-friendly.  Andrew’s practice covers all areas of intellectual property law\, with a particular focus on life sciences and medical technologies. He works with organizations at all stages\, from pioneering SMEs and disruptive start-ups to global tech companies.  Andrew is recognized for his excellence in handling complex disputes with a technical element involving patents\, confidential information\, and software. He also helps technology clients with their strategic R&D programs and specialized IP commercialization arrangements. \n \nNichola Jenkins\, Legal Director\, Shoosmiths\nWith many years’ experience in digital health\, combined with over 21 years legal experience\, Nichola advises clients in life sciences space\, with a particular focus on diagnostic devices and medical technologies. She routinely provides expert advice to her clients in the exploitation of their ideas\, inventions\, designs and technology\, working closely with companies across the whole innovation ecosystem\, including FTSE 100 and global technology companies\, SMEs with market leading technology and research intensive universities.\nNichola advises clients in relation to research and development agreements; funding arrangements; licensing\, joint ventures\, revenue sharing agreements or spin outs; and supply and manufacturing agreements. \n \nDominic Murphy\, Partner\, Shoosmiths\nDominic is a European trade mark attorney\, heading up the national Trade Mark practice at Shoosmiths. His PhD in genetics means that he has a first hand understanding of the life sciences sector\, and is able to provide unparalleled assistance to clients with the entire range of Trade Mark work. Dominic’s remarkable ability to handle multiple complex transactions and consistently win new work has established him as an unstoppable force in his area of expertise. Dominic also has extensive experience in advising on and filing and prosecuting Trade Marks and Designs in the UK\, EU and Internationally around the world. \n\nAntony Craggs\, Partner\, Shoosmiths\nAntony is a partner at Shoosmiths\, specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on patent litigation and commercialisation of IP assets in the life sciences sector.  He has extensive experience in leading disputes before the UK courts and handling multi-jurisdictional matters. Described as a “trailblazer” and “an extremely careful\, knowledgeable\, and commercial solicitor with a close eye for detail\,” Antony immerses himself in life sciences\, electronics\, and medical devices\, and is known for going the extra mile to ensure the very best service for his clients. \n\nKate Wilson\, Life Sciences UK and European Patent Attorney\, Forresters\nKate has a cell biology background and handles patent applications in all areas of biotechnology\, with a particular focus on genetic engineering\, gene therapy\, stem cell technology\, antibodies and vaccine technology\, and food technology. Kate works for a range of clients from individuals\, start-ups\, university spin-outs and research organisations to multinational companies. Kate handles all aspects of UK and European patent prosecution\, including drafting patent applications at the very beginning of the patent process to post-grant opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office. Kate also has experience conducting IP Audits for clients to identify where their IP portfolios could be strengthened. Kate enjoys working closely with her clients and getting to know their business and commercial needs so that the IP strategy can be tailored accordingly. \n\nMark Connell\, UK and European Patent Attorney – Chemistry Team\, Forresters\nMark’s practice covers metallurgy\, composite materials\, and polymer chemistry\, with a particular focus on adhesives and functional coatings. He also has a dedicated interest in medical devices\, such as ostomy devices\, stents\, and catheters. Mark works with SMEs and family-owned businesses. He particularly enjoys working with companies that have not had much prior experience with IP\, so that he can work closely with them to develop an IP strategy that best fits their needs.  Mark drafts and prosecutes patent applications. He also has extensive experience advising clients in relation to navigating competitor patents. \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-intellectual-property-considerations-for-health-tech-companies/
LOCATION:Shoosmiths\, 103 Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 3AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: An introduction to IP in the NHS and MidTECH Innovations
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is free to staff from NHS organisations within the Midlands region\, and attendance from staff in all roles or grades are encouraged. \nThe NHS recognises that its staff can generate new ideas and concepts\, innovative solutions to problems\, inventions\, or just better ways of working\, that may\, with the right support\, lead to improvements in the running of our hospitals or the delivery of healthcare. Such ideas and concepts are termed Intellectual Property (IP) and\, like other kinds of property\, can be owned and protected. \nYour Trust intends to encourage all its employees to make these sorts of contributions by giving you the advice and support needed to maximise the potential benefits from your good ideas and therefore staff are encouraged to attend the MidTECH IP Workshop for targeted advice and support. \nThis interactive workshop will explore:\n• What is Intellectual Property (IP)?\n• Why is IP important?\n• What are IP Rights?\n• How your research or new ideas can be developed\, protected\, and commercialised with support available from MidTECH. \nThe workshop will be held online via Teams. To register for this event or for further information please contact Amardeep Kaur.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/webinar-an-introduction-to-ip-in-the-nhs-and-midtech-innovations/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Innovation and Funding Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence\, Christian Kumar for this Innovation and Funding Masterclass. \nThe masterclass will include: \n– Changing Landscape of Capital\n– Innovation Challenges\, including Tactical Road Mapping\n– Presenting your idea\n– Delivering the perfect pitch \nThis masterclass is set to be lively and will present many take aways for yourself/business\, avoid disappointment and book your free place today. \nOpen for all companies from research to revenue generating. \nAt this event we will also be joined by Richard Fallon\, CEO of the Technology Supply Chain (TSC)\, he will be presenting on “How to Access and Maximise the Grants\, Innovation Funding and Support Available”\, covering: \n\nThe Myths and Facts About Grants\nThe Basics You Must Have in Place\nLocal Grants- a run-down of the local grants available to you\nNational Programmes Offering Grants\nNIHR Grants\nInnovate UK Grants and Loans\nInnovation Funding- Additional support\nFunded Support Programmes\nPutting it All Together for Maximum Benefit\n\nSpeaker Profiles:  \n \nChristian Kumar\, Chief Executive Officer\, MedTech Makers Lab and Entrepreneur in Residence at Medilink Midlands\nChristian\, a seasoned professional\, transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to become a trailblazing innovator and lecturer. In 2019\, he established the MedTech Makers Lab\, pioneering pathways for global medical technology innovations to thrive in the Midlands. Christian imparts his expertise as an innovation management instructor at six universities spanning five countries and facilitates acceleration labs throughout the EU. His teachings cover strategic roadmapping and funding strategies\, empowering companies to navigate the dynamic landscape of innovation. With a passion for transforming ideas into reality\, Christian continues to shape the future of MedTech and innovation worldwide. \nDr Richard Fallon\, CEO\, Technology Supply Chain (TSC)\nRichard is the founder of the Technology Supply Chain\, co-founder of the Innovation Awards and Chair of SPR.  The Technology Supply Chain is a membership for West Midlands manufacturing\, engineering and technology businesses.  The TSC is a Community Interest Company that connects its members with grants\, fully funded support and new opportunities. Their vision is to create a golden age for manufacturing\, engineering and technology companies in the West Midlands. Their mission is to help their members to innovate\, grow and prosper using the grants\, fully funded projects and support available from local universities\, organisations\, funders and businesses.\nThe TSC is delighted to be a partner in the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator.  The WMHTIA is focused on helping companies drive their technologies towards market success.  Richard is also the co-Founder of the Innovation Awards.  These annual awards recognise\, celebrate and reward those companies\, organisations and individuals dedicated to innovation.   Richard is also the Chair of SPR which connects companies with talent in the West Midlands.  SPR donates 100% of its profits to West Midlands charities.  Working with Steps to Work\, they deliver over £779\,600 of social impact per week. \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-entrepreneur-in-residence-innovation-and-funding-masterclass/
LOCATION:Scarman Conference Facility at Warwick Conferences\, University of Warwick\, Coventry\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Medical Technology UK
DESCRIPTION:Medical Technology UK is the Exhibition & Conference for medical device engineering. \nThe two day conference includes speakers from Medtronic\, Boston Scientific\, Owen Mumford\, Johnson & Johnson and our key note speaker is Professor Tony Young OBE\,  National Clinical Lead for Innovation at NHS England. \nYou can view the full content programme below at: \nLearning Programme \nWomen in Medtech Forum \nIn tandem with the conference is the exhibition\, which showcases the expertise and knowledge of approx. 130 specialist companies. \nEach exhibitor provides a product or service that could potentially enhance and expedite your design to commercialisation process. \nSee the full EXHIBITOR LIST  \nThe entire event is FREE to attend\, as is the car parking and you can REGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/medical-technology-uk/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240318T163000
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Training Course: Medical Device Regulation Transition (CANCELLED)
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately this training course is no longer taking place.   \nStick or Twist – How do you make the right decision about whether to Transition your products to MDR? \nAttend this Medilink Midlands endorsed Professional Development training course on the Medical Device Regulation Transition\, delivered by Medilink Midlands member company IMed Consultancy. Taking place on Monday 18th March\, so that you can make an informed choice and meet the fast-approaching application deadline of 26th May 2024! \nMedical Device and IVD manufacturers are facing a significant deadline on 26 May 2024.  After initial publication of the new EU Medical Device Regulations in 2017\, the final deadline to decide on whether to transition existing CE Marked Medical Devices to the new is fast approaching. \nManufacturers who have not made a decision to transition their medical devices to meet the requirements of the new European Union regulations and have not taken the relevant steps before the 26 May 2024 deadline\, will not be legally able to continue selling their products into the European Union (and potentially other markets including the UK). \nThis training course will prepare you for understanding whether it may be right for your business to make the decision to (re)certify your medical devices for sale in the EU. The day is focussed on existing manufacturers of medical devices\, who currently CE mark their products and will give you practical insights to support your business in making this important decision. \nTo view the full programme for the day\, course overview\, target audience\, learning outcomes and to view the speakers click here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/professional-development-training-course-medical-device-regulation-transition/
LOCATION:Pennine Healthcare\, 300 City Gate\, London Rd\, Derby\, DE24 8WY
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum
DESCRIPTION:Quarterly forum for Medilink Midlands members\, for those companies/individuals who want to support ongoing evolution of Medilink Midlands. \nThe next members forum which will be held at Renfrew Group in Leicester\, will be a prescribed roundtable discussion on the two main themes arising from the previous event and key findings report. \nConnectivity/Opportunity: – a desire to connect with each other in a personable way to seek opportunities in support of your business growth. \nChallenges: – The challenges faced relating back to the opportunity and knowledge sought from our networked community to help you navigate your pathway in a timely manner. \nIf the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox\, please email info@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link.  Online registration is essential. 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-members-forum/
LOCATION:Renfrew Group International\, Rocket Studios\, 115 Waterside Road\, Leicester\, LE5 1TL
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:TBAT Innovation Workshop: Finance - All you need to know to fund your business growth
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-attend online workshop is designed to delve into the innovative solutions you need to know in order to fund your business growth.  Discussion around problems\, challenges and opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of funding barriers – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace. \nThis workshop\, will be run as part of The Innovation Challenge\, which has been designed by a group of well established experts\, to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs by leveraging the expertise of our unique partner network. \nThis event is one of four interactive workshops\, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate\, grow and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend\, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process\, please click here. \nThis informative and interactive Finance workshop sponsored by Modus Accountants will consist of short presentations\, Q&A’s\, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end. Take a look below at our workshop speakers and the topics they will be covering.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/tbat-innovation-workshop-finance-all-you-need-to-know-to-fund-your-business-growth/
LOCATION:TBC\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240320T173000
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SUMMARY:The UK-China Business Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:CBBC’s upcoming flagship event: The UK-China Business Forum 2024 will take place on 20th March in London’s Landmark hotel. \nThe half-day conference will be followed by CBBC’s Spring Reception\, and will focus on the geopolitics of trade: with leading industry experts exploring opportunities in key strategic sectors\, including transportation and EV evolution and biosciences and healthcare\, as well as considering topics around supply chain and risk management. \nThe event will offer plentiful opportunities for networking and knowledge-exchange. \nPlease note: Medilink members are invited to attend this event at the same rate as CBBC members – please email: info@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the code.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/the-uk-china-business-forum-2024/
LOCATION:London\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="China Britain Business Council":MAILTO:enquiries@cbbc.org.
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SUMMARY:Venturefest West Midlands 2024
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Investors\, Innovators and Entrepreneurs in the West Midlands.  Venturefest 2024\, brings together regional businesses\, universities\, science parks and business support organisations.​ \nVenturefest West Midlands will be held on 21st March 2024 at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. \n​Being supported locally by business\, universities\, science parks and business support organisations Venturefest provides entrepreneurs\, investors and innovators the chance to meet\, engage and exchange ideas for co-operation and collaboration\, particularly in the fields of science and emerging technologies. \nMedilink Midlands is proud to be gold sponsors of Venturefest. Our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar will be chairing our session within the conference programme. Be sure to join the conference at 11:10-12pm for Four Ps of successful Product development – People\, Planet\, Partnership and Profit\, speakers include: \n\nMelanie Davidson\, CEO\, Medilink Midlands (Partnerships)\nDave Phasey\, Projects Director\, 3P Innovation (People)\nMarcelle Batson-Warner\, Founder & CEO\, One Stop Engineering (Planet)\nMark Evans\, Partner\, Crowe LLP (Profit)\n\nMedilink Midlands will also be prominent in the exhibition hall with the following invited companies:\nMICA Biosystems \nCytecom\nSonotu\nB13 AI \n​Running alongside Venturefest West Midlands for another year will be Minerva Birmingham 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. \nA key feature of Venturefest West Midlands\, the programme featuring industry leaders delivering insightful\, challenging and inspiring keynote and panel discussions. Running alongside these sessions will include interactive workshop sessions delivered by our expert partners. \nView the Venturefest 2024 programme here. \nRead more online here
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/venturefest-2024/
LOCATION:Eastside Rooms\, Birmingham\, B7 4BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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SUMMARY:Interactive tool webinar: new product verification\, validation and testing
DESCRIPTION:Join The Open University and InterAct for the launch of a tool for designing customer and regulation focused verification\, validation and testing (VVT) plans for your new product or technology development. This event aims to demonstrate why the industry should invest and how they can focus on critical product verification\, validation\, and testing activities focused on key “Voice of customer” (VoC) and “Voice of Regulation” (VoR) concerns.\nMany low or zero-emission technologies for decarbonisation are still in prototype phases that need coordinated development and enhanced testing across different uses and stages of development (HM Government\, 2021). However\, new product/technology verification\, validation\, and testing processes are highly complex for both technology developers and the industry who want to adopt these technologies. \nHow will this event benefit my business?\nJoining this session will demystify the complex process with case studies\, break down the steps of the VVT process\, and demonstrate this process using an online interactive tool. \nThe tool will be freely available for the participants to use in their business context and provide feedback for further development. Participants will also be able to collaborate in future case studies\, provide input on the research direction\, and co-create useful solutions tailored to them. \nAgenda:\n\n10.00 : Welcome and Introduction – Dr Khadija Tahera\, The Open University\n10.20: Keynote Talk – Dr Andrew Halfpenny\, Director of Technology – nCode Products\, Hottinger Bruel and Kjaer UK Ltd.\n11:00: The process and tool: case study – Dr Khadija Tahera\n11.40: Live Q&A\nHow you can get involved – – Dr Khadija Tahera\, The Open University\n\n  \nClick here to book your place.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/interactive-tool-webinar-new-product-verification-validation-and-testing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Open University":MAILTO:julia.g.freear@open.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:The Future of Medical Technology Manufacturing Workshop
DESCRIPTION: The medical technologies manufacturing industry is an essential engine for the Midlands’ economic growth\, innovation\, healthcare improvement\, global trade\, skills development\, and healthcare resilience. This multifaceted role underscores its importance in both the regional and national contexts. \nIn this workshop\, attendees will: \n\nExplore together the visions and future business models for the sector.\nJointly identify the drivers that change the sector.\nIdentify the organisational changes required and how to prepare for them.\nSuggest the broader ecosystem capabilities needed in readiness for this future.\nCo-create a plan of action for the kinds of change everyone can invest in and trust.\n\n  \nInterAct will take you through the foreseeable changes that lie ahead and work with you to develop the flexibility that will allow you to pivot to be equally productive and sustainable in different scenarios\, delivering progress with purpose. \nThe InterAct Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems research team has published a vital report that brings you the information you need\, at your fingertips\, outlining four potential future scenarios and the associated opportunities for the manufacturing world. \nThe four potential alternatives for the digital manufacturers of tomorrow we suggest are: \n\nProductivity Powerhouse\nFlexibility as Standard\nSustainability Champion\nHappy and Sustainable Workforce\n\n  \nThis is an important opportunity to anticipate future technological changes and plan to be prepared for developments in AI and other future technologies and make the necessary changes sooner rather than later to keep our region’s manufacturers competitive. \nClick here to register your interest.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/the-future-of-medical-technology-manufacturing-workshop/
LOCATION:The Manufacturing Technology Centre\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Loughborough University":MAILTO:event@remed.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
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UID:29157-1712746800-1712750400@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Digitalisation – The pathway to Net Zero Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub – a solution for UK businesses to reveal the value in their hidden factory data\, backed up by real-world case studies and dynamic Energy Insight/Impact tracker demos. Ready to get involved?\n\nSEHTA are delighted to bring you this webinar session by Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) – a project funded through Innovate UK to support small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data. \nCost to attend:  £25 +VAT for SEHTA & Medilink members\,  £35 +VAT for non-members \n\nPresenter – Simon Coward\, Director\, Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH)  \n \nSimon will explain the SMDH Project and how they can help your business including – \n\nSMDH – The solutions\nWhat is the Value in my data?\nCase Study\nDemo of our Energy Insight/Impact trackers\nHow to get involved
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/digitalisation-the-pathway-to-net-zero-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T195230Z
UID:29212-1712829600-1712835000@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Health Innovation East Midlands Surgical Innovation Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Health Innovation East Midlands (HIEM) would like to invite innovators who provide solutions which can positively impact our local surgical pathways (from initial referral to post operative care) to apply to showcase their innovation at our next Surgical Innovation Exchange.\n\nThe event will take place virtually and will allow innovators to present their solution to an audience of NHS colleagues across the region. \nHealth Innovation East Midlands consulted with patients and stakeholders in the East Midlands to outline the key challenges experienced both working in and navigating through the local surgical pathways. The innovations and innovative solutions that they will be selecting to showcase at this event will directly address these challenges. Presentations from innovators will be followed by a Q&A session with NHS colleagues\, and HIEM can help to facilitate connections between NHS colleagues and innovators following the event. \nClick for more information and to apply for your place.\n*Application window open until Tuesday 19th March 2024 at 12pm.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/surgical-innovation-exchange/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240411T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240409T153729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T153840Z
UID:29582-1712836800-1712839500@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Avoiding FDA holds - import with success into the US
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWebinar hosted by YSDS Life Science \nAvoid FDA Holds \nThe essential steps for importing your FDA related product into the US with success. \nAs thousands of other pharmaceutical companies\, you may be struggling with importing your pharmaceutical products into the US. \nThe FDA (Food & Drug Administration) is an agency with rigorous rules & regulations that acts as a protective wall around North America\, and only allows products to pass that have checked every single box on their long lists. \nJoin our webinar to learn: \n\nAbout the FDA\, their purpose and processes\nThe important steps of meeting FDA regulations\nWhat to do if your product is put on an “FDA hold”\n\nOur speakers will unravel the way towards FDA clearance and give you the best tips & tricks for succeeding with your US imports.  \nPlease click here to register your place.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/avoiding-fda-holds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240410T151620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T152009Z
UID:29596-1713139200-1713571199@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to announce we’ll be joining over 500 exhibitors with a presence at MACH24\, as part of the Engineering Supply Chain Show 2024\, co-located in Hall 6 of the NEC. Attendees will also have the chance to hear from InterAct Co-director\, Professor Jan Godsell\, as she discusses all things InterAct. \nInterAct will be based on a stand located at 6-681 on the show floorplan\, by the Seminar Theatre. We’ll be engaging with businesses from across the manufacturing sector\, sharing the latest insights and outputs from the wide range of projects we’ve funded. \nAs part of our participation\, Professor Jan Godsell will be delivering a talk entitled ‘From Human Insight to Human Action – InterAct and the Future of Manufacturing’. Taking place as part of the seminar programme on the Seminar Theatre stage from 14:00 – 14:30\, Tuesday 16th April. This talk will provide an overview of our full programme of research. Professor Godsell will be highlighting some of the key themes of our work and showcasing how our insights can support sustainability\, resilience\, productivity\, and wellbeing. \nTo register your place\, please click here.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/engineering-supply-chain-show-2024/
LOCATION:NEC Birmingham\, Hall 2\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240307T112047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T145157Z
UID:29240-1713254400-1713261600@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Partners and Pastries - Business Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join TBAT Innovation and Medilink Midlands for the Partners and Pastries Breakfast Networking Event.\nThe event will take place at Charnwood Campus in Loughborough on Tuesday 16th April\, from 8am.\nAttendees can expect: \n\nSpeed networking: Engage with a diverse group of professionals in a relaxed setting\nBreakfast refreshments\nIntroduction by Sam Stephens\, Founding Director\, TBAT Innovation\nBrief overview of Medilink Midlands by Jo Bekis\, Head of Partnerships\, Medilink Midlands\n90-second pitch opportunities from TBAT partners\n\nPlease note: Partners are invited to take a 90-second pitch slot – selected Partners will be advised prior to the event. If you are interested in pitching\, please email jor@tbat.co.uk. \nAttendance is free of charge\, but registration is essential. Please register using code MM15 (limited to one place per organisation).\nClick to book your place.\n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/partners-and-pastries-business-networking-event/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus  Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, Charnwood Campus Loughborough\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240319T113216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T122757Z
UID:29329-1713348000-1713358800@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Important Regulatory Matters for Medtech Companies
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink as we host a Regulatory event as part of WMHTIA\, created in collaboration with Regulatory experts JensonR+.\nSessions will focus on the following topics: \n\nDesign for Compliance: Early approaches to regulatory compliance in the design phase.\nUK Regulatory Roadmap for Medical Devices – Looking to cover both hardware and software based medical devices.\nAccess to Medical Device Markets: Access to Medical Device Markets: UK\, EU\, Switzerland\, US and China offers significant strategic and growth potential.\n\nSpeaker Information\nTom Wood\, Regulatory Manager\, Medical Devices\, JensonR+\nTom has many years of experience in both medical device companies and in notified bodies as an auditor and technical expert. He has worked in both CE and UKCA marking alongside ISO 13485\, ISO 9001 and MDSAP. Tom joined JensonR+ Ltd in May 2023 to lead their medical device services. Since joining JensonR+ he has worked with many of our clients both new and existing in developing their quality management systems\, preparing regulatory submissions and supporting drug device combination products for our pharma clients. \n  \n \nVictoria Caldy\, Business Development and Marketing Director\, Cisema\nVictoria has over 25 years’ experience in diverse health-related companies including helping to build a class III medical device company from the bottom up which included navigating international regulatory approvals. More recently\, Victoria has been advising Life Sciences\, Cosmetics and Health Food companies worldwide\, from start-ups to MNCs\, on the best regulatory pathways to market in China and how to maintain compliance in such a complex market. \n  \n  \n\nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-important-regulatory-matters-for-medtech-companies/
LOCATION:Scarman Conference Facility at Warwick Conferences\, University of Warwick\, Coventry\, CV4 7SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240223T094928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T105846Z
UID:29052-1713358800-1713371400@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:People & Recruitment Workshop - Retaining the best people you can
DESCRIPTION:This free-to-attend online workshop\, running as part of the Innovation Challenge\, is designed to delve into the people and recruitment solutions you need to know in order to support your business growth. Discussion around problems and challenges with opportunities highlighted to reduce the effects of barriers within people and recruitment – supporting you on your journey to commercialisation and being a disrupter in the marketplace. \nThe Innovation Challenge has been designed by a group of well established experts\, to stimulate and support innovation in SMEs by leveraging the expertise of our unique partner network. \nThis event is one of four interactive workshops\, designed to support growing SME’s through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate\, grow and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public and free-to-attend\, with no requirement to apply to The Innovation Challenge. If you would like to find out more about the application process\, please click here. \nThis informative People & Recruitment workshop will consist of short presentations\, Q&A’s\, comfort breaks throughout and a panel discussion towards the end.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/people-recruitment-workshop-retaining-the-best-people-you-can/
LOCATION:TBC\, Birmingham\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240305T123056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123056Z
UID:29162-1713526200-1713535200@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:City of Mentor Lunch Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Mentor\, Ohio\, USA for their SME Delegation Visit to the UK and hear from the CCO of the Cleveland Clinic London.\nThe City of Mentor\, a regional economic hub just 20 minutes east of Cleveland\, Ohio\, USA is integral to the healthcare ecosystem that exists in Northeast Ohio with two-hundred plus manufacturing firms and special emphasis in the Medtech/Biotech space as the home of STERIS Corporation.\n\nThe US delegation will highlight opportunities for business in the United States and will be joined by William Rowberry\, Chief Commercial Officer from the Cleveland Clinic London\, recognised as a world-class health care provider and also has a hospital in Mentor\, Ohio.\nMaximum limit of 20 companies to attend this event – registrations accepted first-come first-serve so apply early  \nTarget audience:  UK SMEs from Lifesciences\,  MedTech\, Healthcare\, Health Technology\, Diagnostics\, Medical  Devices\, Digital Health\, IVD\, Innovators\, Clinicians\, Academics sector\, who are interested in accessing US markets.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/city-of-mentor-lunch-networking-event/
LOCATION:Hill Dickinson\, Broadgate Tower\, London\, 20 Primrose Street\, London\, EC2A 2EW
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240415T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T190335Z
UID:29643-1713805200-1713812400@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: City of Mentor Networking
DESCRIPTION:The City of Mentor\, a manufacturing\, professional\, and retail economic hub located just outside Cleveland\, Ohio\, USA that is Ohio’s 5th largest manufacturing center and 6th largest retail center can be your company’s gateway to the US market. \nWith their connections with numerous entities in the United States\, particularly in healthcare\, aerospace\, and precision manufacturing\, the City of Mentor’s concierge-based approach can provide many benefits for small to medium sized firms looking to explore connections and investment opportunities in the North American market. \nThe Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chambers of Commerce and City of Mentor invite you to join them at an exclusive Business Reception at The Alchemist\, Birmingham. \nJoin us for the opportunity to meet with key contacts as part of this delegation that have travelled to the UK to explore business partnerships. \nSchedule \n\n5:00pm: Guest Arrival/Networking\n5:45pm:Welcome from GBTCC/City of Mentor\n6:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm: Event close\n\nRefreshments and canapes will be provided. \nWhy attend?\nSome of our international members will be at this event and you can join us to celebrate our fantastic international partnerships. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to network with your fellow transatlantic members! \n\n\nBooking\nMember Price: Free\nFuture Faces Members: £15\nNon-Member Price: £50 \nBook Here\n\nEvent sponsorship available for just £250+VAT
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/city-of-mentor-networking/
LOCATION:The Alchemist\, Colmore Row\, Birmingham\, B3 2DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20231120T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T081552Z
UID:27810-1713830400-1714003199@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:IN PERSON: Making Pharmaceuticals 2024
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s leading free-to-attend Pharmaceutical Exhibition and Conference takes place in person at the Coventry Building Society Area. This annual event brings together expert speakers\, leading suppliers and hundreds of industry professionals from across the whole supply chain\, for two days of new thinking\, new products and new connections. \nKey event features include: \n– 7 conference streams dedicated to GMP and GDP\n– 90+ speakers\n– 100+ Exhibitors with products and services to support your business from discovery to distribution\n– 3 networking zones\n– Awards dinner\n– Free parking and breakfast when you arrive before 10am \nFor more information on attending or exhibiting\, visit www.makingpharma.com
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-making-pharmaceuticals/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Judds Lane\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240415T191635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191751Z
UID:29661-1714055400-1714059000@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: How a LIMS Supports Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Concerned about your lab data security? Interactive Software are delighted to be hosting a free\, live webinar on Thursday 25th April from 2.30pm – 3.30pm for Laboratory Managers and professionals who would like to understand more about how a LIMS can support cybersecurity. \nThe agenda will include: \nTraining and Awareness\nProtecting User Accounts\nRegular Software Updates and Patch Management\nAccess Control and Privilege Management\nNetwork Security Measures\nBackup and Disaster Recovery Planning\nData Encryption\nContinuous Monitoring and Threat Detection\nVendor and Third-Party Risk Management \nWe will guide you through how a centralised\, secure laboratory information management system that uses modern data encryption methods\, authentication protocols and technology can protect your valuable data while still providing connectivity with your other systems to give scientists what they need to carry out their research and testing activities. \nFor more information and to register your interest\, please visit: https://loom.ly/_dcthJ8
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/how-a-lims-supports-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240319T112016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T110301Z
UID:29345-1714471200-1714482000@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Planning Ahead for Clinical Evidence
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin Medilink and partner Afortiori Development for an in-person event which will be about planning ahead for clinical evidence and preparing adequately for this.\nThe event will cover:\n\nPart 1: Introduction to Commercial Clinical Development. What is a clinical development plan? Why do I need one?\nPart 2: Trials and trial design considerations \, Regulatory requirements & guidelines\, ethical considerations\, trial set up\, trial oversight\, site selection\, systems requirements\nPart 3: Trial oversight\, patient recruitment\, quality assurance\, safety monitoring\, trial data reporting\n\n  \nKey Objectives for attendees:\n\nKnow what your Sponsor responsibilities are where a trial is concerned\nBe clear about what happens and when in planning and undertaking a clinical trial\nIdentifying preliminary project timelines for any project and be able to see how various changes impact overall timelines\n\n  \nSpeaker information\n \nDr. Nicola Wall\, PhD and  Chief Executive Officer at Afortiori Development Ltd\nNicola founded Afortiori Development to address the need for improved clinical trial design\, planning and management to promote efficient and cost effective clinical trials. She has an exceptional background within the pharmaceutical\, medical technology and healthcare sectors with over 20 years of diverse experience. She has managed multiple projects across a range of therapeutic areas for a number of large and small clients spanning all areas of clinical development including regulatory\, data management\, safety\, quality and organisational effectiveness. Nicola has also managed global clinical trials in Oncology and Neurology with responsibility for 29 countries across the entire clinical trial process. She excels in strategic planning\, process re-engineering\, systems implementation and organisational design. She has also worked for a number of years as an independent consultant for the UK national health service working on hospital operational planning\, business cases and ways to implement new models of care.\nNicola is passionate in her desire to work with highly motivated and respected peers in addressing unmet medical need. Nicola believes that integrity\, transparency and efficiency combined with experience and motivation results in the most successful projects and clinical studies.\nShe attained all three of her degrees at the University of Manchester in the UK including her PhD in Economics that focused on patterns of innovation in the pharmaceutical Industry. \n  \n\nLiz Ralph\, BSc and Chief Operating Officer at Afortiori Development Ltd\nLiz has worked in a variety of roles in the industry for over 20 years across clinical operations groups in a global CRO environment. She has monitored and managed a large number of clinical trials in all phases\, healthcare settings and a number of countries before moving to a quality\, process and training role\, which included experience of regulatory inspections. This allowed her to develop a sound and extensive knowledge base to foster a strong embedded quality culture with a focus on continual process innovation and effective training for those working in clinicaloperations roles.\nLiz has additional valuable experience in patient perspectives of participation in clinical trials gained whilst working in a large UK Clinical Research Facility actively delivering hundreds of clinical studies across 2 hospital sites in a large UK teaching hospital. During this time she led in patient and public involvement in clinical research for the Facility and worked nationally as part of a UK wide patient and public involvement network which aimed to ensure that patient and carer voices are prominent in research delivery in the National Health Service in the UK.\nLiz is committed to designing and delivering clinical research with the potential to add significant value to the lives of patients and their families by developing accessible treatments for unmet clinical need. \n  \n \nHelen Hunt\, Assistant Programme Manager – Knowledge Mobilisation at Health Innovation West Midlands\nHelen has worked for Health Innovation West Midlands for 8 years and previous to that she has worked as an operational manager in the NHS acute care setting for 16 years.   During her tenure\, she has undertaken multiple roles\, starting with frontline patient-facing positions right up to senior management positions overseeing large departments. These positions have covered a large cross-section of NHS landscape including cancer services\, operational management\, health informatics and R&D. Helen is a trained Prince 2 practitioner\, with her post graduate certification in Health Management specialising in Quality Improvement & Patient Safety.  She is passionate about connecting people through knowledge mobilisation to allow real world evidence to be generated. \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-planning-ahead-for-clinical-evidence/
LOCATION:Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham\, 245 Broad Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240314T203508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T184253Z
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Rehabilitation Technologies Strategic Innovation Gateway
DESCRIPTION:In Association with: \nMedilink Midlands are delighted to be sharing that our first Strategic Innovation Gateway Event on Rehabilitation Technologies will take place this May.\nJoin us\, Loughborough University\, University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to find out “What the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) can do for you?”. \nThe NRC’s aim is to bring research\, innovation\, education and training alongside clinical practice to drive excellence in rehabilitation \nThe NRC programme received formal Government approval in 2023 for the £105million plans. Work is now progressing in earnest to create the 70-bed\, purpose-built and highly energy efficient new facility as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme. \nThe specialist NHS facility will be built on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate near Loughborough\, home to the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre\, and will open to patients in 2025. \nThe aim of this event is to look at opportunities to build partnerships with a vision to harness funding opportunities. \nProgramme:\n9am – Registration\, refreshments and networking\n9:30am – Welcome\, Melanie Davidson\, Chief Executive Officer\, Medilink Midlands\n9:40am – The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) Programme\, Miriam Duffy\, NRC Programme Director\, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust\n9:55am – Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Rehabilitation Priorities\, Wg Cdr Alex Scott – Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine and NRC Interoperability Project Lead\n10:05am – Rehabilitation Sciences – Working with Industry\, Professor Mark Lewis – NRC Academic Lead\, Loughborough University and Professor Pip Logan – NRC Academic Lead\, University of Nottingham\n10:20am – Case Study Project Spotlight\, Dr Jacqueline Hicks – Research Network Manager\, EPSRC Network+ in Rehabilitation Technologies\, University of Nottingham\n10:30am – Panel Q&A Session\n10:50am – NIHR i4i Programme Review\, Dr Helen Compton\, Stakeholder Engagement Manager\, NIHR\n11:00am – Break\, refreshments and networking\n11:30am -Working with the NRC to overcome pragmatic barriers and challenges in the use of rehabilitation technology\, Praminda Caleb-Solly – Professor of Embodied Intelligence\, University of Nottingham\n11:45am – Breakout groups: what would be useful to industry when looking to do R&I within the NRC\, with university and clinical partners?\n12:20pm – Feedback from breakout groups\n12:50pm – Closing remarks and next steps\n13:00pm – Lunch and networking\n14:00pm – Close \nCost and tickets:\n£20 plus VAT for members of Medilink\n£40 plus VAT for non-members\nTo receive the member discount code email info@medilinkmidlands.com \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-rehabilitation-technologies-strategic-innovation-gateway/
LOCATION:Charnwood Campus\, Bakewell Road\, Loughborough\, LE11 5RB
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
CREATED:20240305T123004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T123004Z
UID:29165-1714561200-1714566600@www.medilinkmidlands.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Healthtech Insurance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Medtechs are at the bleeding edge of innovation in healthcare\, which can often make sourcing suitable insurance a challenge.\n\nLuckily\, healthtech insurance specialists Superscript will be sharing everything you need to know to protect your start-up in this webinar. \n\nSEHTA has teamed with Superscript – an insurance broker for small businesses\, sole traders\, landlords and high-growth tech firms – to bring you this webinar session. \nAs the first UK-based insurtech to become a Lloyd’s of London broker\, Superscript offers advisory and broking services\, alongside a fully self-serve online platform. Its proprietary machine-learning technology and unique multi-carrier model streamline service and delivery – regardless of risk complexity\, geography or industry. \n\nFREE TO ATTEND  \n\n\n\nPresenter – Ella Henderson\, Medtech and Tech Specialist Account Manager \n \nElla will cover the fundamentals of healthtech insurance including – \n\nWhy healthtechs should bother with insurance\nThe types of insurance available to healthtech companies\nThe do’s and don’ts of insurance\nWhat to do once you have insurance
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/introduction-to-healthtech-insurance-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
ORGANIZER;CN="SEHTA":MAILTO:info@sehta.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002328
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2024. \nThe evening will provide a stage to showcase the very best collaborations between industry\, academia and the NHS across the Midlands.  The evening will also be a celebration of 20 years of Medilink Midlands. \nWe come together each year to celebrate the achievements of life science companies\, which for 2024 will be held at the Athena\, Leicester\, a Grade II – listed events venue in the cultural quarter of Leicester City Centre. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for the Midlands life science community to gather together\, celebrate and network. \nTicket Prices (excluding VAT): \nIndividual Member Fee – £120.00\nIndividual Non-member Fee – £155.00\nTable of 10 (member) – £1\,200.00\nTable of 10 (standard fee) – £1\,500.00 \n*Bookings are now closed for this event\, for any queries please contact: info@medilinkmidlands.com.\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-medilink-midlands-business-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Athena Leicester\, Queen Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1QD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Sharpe":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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SUMMARY:Bio Integrates 2024
DESCRIPTION:Engage with top executives in biotech\, CDMO\, supply chain\, and funding & investment to discuss the major challenges impacting the Biotech sector. Please click here to read the full agenda and learn more about the guest speakers. Medilink members have access to 25% discount. Please email info@medilinkmidlands.com for the discount code. \nYOUR IN-PERSON PACKAGE AT BIO INTEGRATES 2024 INCLUDES: \n\nA delegate pass to attend the in-person event in Cambridge\nAccess to all keynote interviews\, plenaries and panel discussions on the day\nAll refreshment breaks\, networking luncheon and drinks reception\nAccess to the exhibition\n\nPlease click here to register.
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/bio-integrates-2024/
LOCATION:Angela Ruskin University\, East Road\, Cambridge\, CB1 1PT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Partner Event
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON Event: Design for Health & Med Tech Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join Medilink Midlands for a comprehensive exploration of design in health and medical technology innovation\, hosted by Aston University as part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator. This event will dive deep into various aspects critical to bringing your groundbreaking ideas to life\, including: \n\nIntellectual Property - Protecting your innovations and securing a competitive edge. \nSustainability - Designing with a focus on environmental responsibility. \nManufacturing - Understanding the complexities of bringing your product to market. \nHuman Factors - Ensuring your design prioritizes user needs and safety. \n\nWho Should Attend:  \n\nHealth and med tech innovators (start-ups\, entrepreneurs\, researchers). \nProduct designers and engineers in the healthcare sector. \nInvestors and stakeholders interested in the future of health and med tech. \n\nEvent Highlights:  \n\nPart 1 – Engaging Presentations & Interactive Discussions (Morning): Gain insights from industry experts on the importance of each design factor. \nPart 2 “Dragon’s Den” Style Workshop (Afternoon): Pitch your current design to receive valuable feedback and advice from a panel of experts.\n\n*You can register your interest to participate in the morning and afternoon sessions on the registration page\, though due to limited places on the “Dragons Den” Style workshop\, companies on the WMHTIA will be prioritised.    \n  \nTo read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project\, click here. \nFor more information on the wider project\, click here to visit the WMHTIA website. \nThis event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA\, a project funded by the Department for Science\, Innovation and Technology\, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
URL:https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/event/in-person-event-design-for-health-med-tech-innovation/
LOCATION:Conference Aston\, Aston University Aston Street\, Birmingham\, B4 7ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Medilink Midlands Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Horsepool Medilink Midlands":MAILTO:events@medilinkmidlands.com
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