Medilink Midlands

bioConclave 2017
2017-09-06 08:00 - 2017-09-07 17:00 (Europe/London) | Pennington Manches Cooper LLP, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AW
Big Challenges need Big Ideas, therefore this year we are bringing new exciting projects, case studies, technologies and Innovations which are creating impact in the field of Genomics, Big Data, Connected Care and Healthcare Games Globally.
bioConclave 2017 will explore how these ideas are driving R&D, the diagnostics and treatment of diseases today and in the future.
The audience will hear views from industry leaders, experience technologies in the exhibition demonstrations, meet and network with leading academics, investors and industry innovators.
The programme, taking place in London, will include:

6th September 2017- Main event in London
7th September 2017- One say delegation visit to major healthcare and Life Sciences hub in Birmingham, hosted by Alta Innovation, BioHub Birmingham and University of Birmingham

To find out more about this event or book your ticket, please click here.

*MEDILINK MEMBER DISCOUNT AVAILABLE*
To receive 25% off the ticket price, please email info@medilinkem.com and copy in rekha@economicpolicygroup.com. Medilink EM will then confirm your membership.

Leicester Executive Development Workshop: Winning in the Crowd Economy
2017-09-05 09:00 - 2017-09-06 17:00 | College Court Conference Centre, Knighton Road, Leicester, LE2 3UF
The School of Business are pleased to introduce the Leicester Executive Development Workshop series, bringing contemporary issues facing managers into focus.
Crowd based assets, accessed through techniques like crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, open innovation and other disruptive models of engagement outside of the organisation, are increasingly demonstrating sustained value. Some regard them as the business models of both the now and the future, but to win and thrive in this new circumstance requires that we develop new understandings, adopt new approaches and acquire new competencies.
This workshop is for you if you are interested in how our engagement with social media is changing the way we innovate, manage resources, support communities and develop businesses.

You are invited to the first workshop in the series ‘Winning in the Crowd Economy’ – for further information including fees or to register your place, please click here.

MPD Training Course: European Medical Device Directive (MDD) Basics and Transition to the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
2017-09-05 09:00 - 16:30 | MeetPoint Midlands, Conference Centre, 28 High Street, Kegworth, Derbyshire, DE74 2DA
This one day training course by Medilink East Midlands together with Medical Device Consultancy (MDC) will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the European MDD and MDR basics and the differences between the two.
Find out what impact the MDR will have and the key considerations you need to be aware of, including all timescales.
This training course will also cover:
– How to classify your Medical Device
– How to choose the Conformity Assessment Routes under the MDR
– Compiling your technical documentation for a Medical Device
– How to label your Medical Device
– Clinical Evaluations of Medical Devices in the EU
The final session of the course will cover key considerations for the MDD to MDR Transition, including suitable action plans.

To view the programme and further information click on the Event Brochure PDF below.
Event Documents:
Event Brochure
Delegate List

Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding
2017-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Austin Court Conference Centre, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP
EEN in partnership with Innovate UK invites you to participate in an Accessing European Research & Innovation Funding event to find out how European funding programmes can help take your innovation to the next level.
This FREE event will offer targeted information on EU funding for innovation, as well as advice and top tips from experts to help you write your application with confidence.

What’s in it for your business?

Learn about the opportunities currently available
Listen to UK companies on how they have benefited
Get the best possible advice from experts on writing a strong application
Learn first-hand about what the evaluators are really looking for

Programme Overview:

Introduction to European funding programmes- Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and Eurostars
Programme overview, key considerations for applying, National Contact Point support
Top tips for success- Understanding the evaluation process and financial implications for SMEs
Innovation support- Funding advice, internationalisation support and unlocking innovation management potential through the Innovate2Succeed programme
Share your experiences and ask questions to the panel of experts

For further information on this event or to register your interest, please click here.

Technology Collaboration Workshop: SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis
2017-07-26 09:30 - 13:45 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
Attend this interactive Technology Collaboration Workshop in Nottingham and find out about the SBRI Healthcare Funding for Cancer Screening & Diagnosis. This workshop will provide:
– An introduction to SBRI Healthcare
– Details of the cancer call
– Sandpit discussion
– Summary and discussion on possible SME bids
– The opportunity to hear about the support that is available to SMEs through Medilink East Midlands from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
For more information, click on the programme and speaker profiles below.
The workshop will be delivered in partnership with SBRI Healthcare and the East Midlands Academic Health Network.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

Tapping into the Chinese Market
2017-07-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
This International Trade workshop will provide you with the opportunities and information to make entering the Chinese market possible. The workshop will present a model for how businesses can access the Chinese market whilst keeping risk to a minimum. This model will help to identify appropriate Chinese partners and investors, provide advice and support on the medical sector and give access to office, R&D and manufacturing facilities.
Covered topics will include:

An introduction to the Chinese medical sector
The drivers (central and regional policy, demographics etc) behind the expanding medical sector
Opportunities for British companies
Doing business in China
Identifying the support available

Delegate Fees:
Medilink members: FREE
Non-members: £25
This workshop is designed for companies interested in exploring business opportunities in China. To book onto this event and for more information please click here.

Preparing for the General Data Protection Regulation - What you should be doing now
2017-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Shakespeare Martineau Offices, Waterfront House, 35 Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3DQ
All businesses need to prepare themselves for when the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes in to force in 2018 and it will completely change how companies can use their business data.
Join us at this breakfast event for a great opportunity to find out about what you should be doing.
This event will be hosted and presented by one of our patron members; Shakespeare Martineau, the event will specifically include:
– Reasons for the new Regulation
– Key concepts provided for by the new Regulation
– Differences with DPA regime
– Practical impact on businesses/employersSee the confirmed programme and speaker profile on the links below.

Event Documents

Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

NHS England's Innovation & Technology Payment (ITP) - A clear route to market for industry
2017-07-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Canalside, The Cube, Mailbox District, Birmingham, B1 1RN
Find out how the NHS can fast-track commissioning of YOUR MedTECH, diagnostic or digital technology and gain accelerated uptake for your innovation.
Following the announcement of NHS England’s new ‘Innovation & Technology Payment (ITP)’ that will help NHS Trusts and CCGs to quickly spread new evidence-based innovations from the MedTech, diagnostic and digital sectors across primary, secondary and mental health care from April 2018 for a period of one year, this event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the ITP and the clear ‘route to market’ it will provide for industry.
Why should I attend?
-Find out how your product might become an ITP product
-Find out how your business can apply to the ITP
-Meet the successful ITT NIA Fellows
-Hear from Rob Chesters Innovation Lead at NHS England, lead for the ITP programme
-Learn more about the medical devices and digital platforms that will be eligible to apply
To find out more and to book your free place, please click here.

MediWales 25th Anniversary Party
2017-07-14 18:00 - 23:00 | Novotel Cardiff, Schooner Way, Cardiff, CF10 4RT
MediWales members and invited guests are very welcome to join MediWales for their Silver Anniversary. The party will be held at the Novotel in Cardiff on Friday 14 July from 6pm until late.
It’s free to attend but please register online – you can do so here.

ON Helix
2017-07-13 08:00 - 18:30 | Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge, CB10 1SA
One of the key issues described by many researchers is how to overcome the innovation gaps on the translational research pathway. This includes identifying barriers on which to concentrate, finding funding and meeting the right networks.
ON Helix is a must-attend translational research conference for the life science industry and academia. This one day event aims to inform delegates of how to turn early stage inventions and ideas into innovative health treatments. It will present the UK landscape of the business environment, funding, scientific and clinical research excellence and will be a unique knowledge-sharing environment between academia and business. It will combine keynote presentations from high profile global leaders, practical information, exceptional world class case studies and plenty of space for networking.
Why should I attend?
As the largest membership organisation in Europe for the sector, One Nucleus has very strong engagement with the life science and healthcare sector nationally and internationally so is perfectly placed to ensure the attendance and engagement of key stakeholders in translational research. The feedback both from our exceptional Advisory Board and widely throughout the business and academic community has been unanimously positive about this event – its concept, objectives and the platform it will create.
Who should attend?

Biotech and healthcare company senior executives
Academic technology transfer executives
Pharma business and research development directors
Life science investors
Technical and professional service providers
Scientists working in translational research or medicine

The following key-note speakers have been announced:

Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia
David Tapolczay, CEO, MRC Technology
Sara-Jane Dunn, Microsoft

To view further information including the full event programme, delegate fees and how to regsiter, please click here.
*SPECIAL OFFER* Medilink members can receive a 10% off the standard ticket price; please contact us here for a discount code.

Enhancing wellbeing, transforming lives together
2017-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | King Power Stadium, Leicester City Football Club, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL, United Kingdom
Attend this exciting event to develop new research ideas to improve older people’s wellbeing.
Who is the event for?
Anyone with an interest in transforming the lives of older people: researchers, clinicians, older people and their carers and companies/organisations who provide support and services.
What will happen?
You will work together in interdisciplinary teams to develop ideas for new research to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. These ideas will be judged by an expert panel, and at the end of the day the successful people will be awarded seed-corn funding to begin this research.
To register for this event or you would like further information, please email Katie Bell or call 0116 201 3881.

Regmed Europe
2017-07-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 17 Boulevard Jourdan, Paris, 75014, France
Get registered to meet key European stakeholders in the field of regenerative medicine!
Why participate?

Get information about the ongoing regenerative medicine issues
Learn about the major European ecosystems
Get the chance to present your innovative projects
Meet the European actors in your field and build international partnerships

Target audience: companies, universities, research organisations and patient assoiations from Europe and beyond
Main topics: Cell therapy, gene therapy, biomaterials and tissue engineering
To find out more information or register your free place, please click here.

Webinar: The importance of dose prediction for early drug development
2017-07-06 15:00 - 16:00
XenoGesis is joining forces with Juniper Pharma Services to present a webinar on the importance of dose prediction for early drug development.
Gaining a thorough understanding of the chemical and pharmacological attributes of a drug substance through preclinical studies is paramount for providing an effective dosage form for first-in-human clinical trials. Yet often insufficient consideration is given to ‘knowing the compound’ before selecting a presentation for clinical evaluation. In particular, an accurate prediction of an appropriate dose range is vitally important for adopting the most appropriate formulation strategy for the compound. If the formulation is not suitable to deliver the required quantity of the drug then the outcome of the clinical trial may be compromised.
Juniper Pharma Services and XenoGesis work together successfully to provide an integrated biopharmaceutics service offering. The unique combined approach helps to remove the gap between ‘chemical’ and ‘biological’ to provide the most effective drug delivery solutions.
Graham Trevitt joins Rob Harris to provide an insight into how our joint, consultative approach to drug development can help in understanding the absorption and clearance characteristics of a drug substance and how these properties will influence dose prediction and selection of an appropriate formulation strategy.
To find out more or register for the webinar, please click here.

MPD Training Course: The Challenges and Heartaches of Clinical Trials
2017-07-06 09:30 - 13:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Join Medilink West Midlands and industry expert Alex Toft for an insight into Clinical Trials, scientific advice and the challenges that you may come up against. This workshop will help you to overcome these challenges, so come along with any questions you may have for the Q&A session at the end.
Covered topics will include:

A brief overview of the various phases of clinical trials
Scientific advice and the different approaches of the FDA and EMA- mitigating strategies
The pitfalls and challenges with your hospital selections and appointments; here and overseas
The curved balls from your toxicological programme and the challenges
Making sure you are CMC ready to support your trials
Anecdotal ethical committee challenge in overseas markets
Your CRO – friend or foe

Booking
Medilink Members: £10
Non-members: £25
For more information or to register your place, please click here.

The Ear Foundation Annual Open Day
2017-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | The Ear Foundation, Marjorie Sherman House, 83 Sherwin Road, Nottingham, NG7 2FB, United Kingdom
Join the Ear Foundation for their family open day- an opportunity to learn more about their services, meet the team and meet the manufacturers whilst enjoying food, entertainment and games!
The day will include:

BBQ
Magic Show
Cakes
Raffle
Arts and Crafts
Tombola
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting

Plus FREE Hearing screening and Hearing aid repairs.
If you are able to donate anything to help on the day, or you’d like to attend, please contact Jo Collinson at The Ear Foundation.

Power Up! General Data Protection Regulation- are you ready?
2017-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Building, BioCity Nottingham, Pennyfoot Street, Nottingham, NG1 1GF
In 2018, new data protection rules will completely change how companies can use their marketing data. Join V Formation for an informative seminar covering the new rules, along with practical guidance on how to ensure your marketing data is ‘GDPR-ready’.
This Power Up event will explore topical issues to help you understand how your organisation can remain competitive. Join this seminar to understand:

What does GDPR mean for marketing?
Planning for GDPR- best practice ideas and what should you be doing now?
How marketers can use GDPR as a force for good
GDPR from a legal perspective

During the event, there will also be the opportunity to share challenges and ideas with your peers.
This event is free to attend: for further information or to register your interest, please email Jemma.

MPD Impact and Assessment of the NEW European In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations
2017-06-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
For the in-vitro diagnostic sector these new regulations will bring about major shifts in areas such as classifaction, performance evaluation and clinical evidence. The new regulations will be fully applicable in 5 short years. Will your devices be ready?

Some key elements of the new regulations include:

Tighter pre-market controls on high risk devices and a more stringent approach to the conducting of clinical evaluations and clinical trials
An introduction of a risk based classification system which will apply to all in vitro diagnostic medical devices
This course will cover all of these key elements, plus more. You will learn about key timelines that you need to be working to and what steps need to be taken next.

MedilinkWM, in conjunction with Acclaim Biomedical Consulting, is offering a one day workshop exploring the new European Regulations for In Vitro Diagnostics. With over 20 years experience in Medical Devices, Acclaim Biomedical Consulting are best placed to support and advise on the regulatory changes and the impact these will have on existing practice.
Key Topics:

Risk based product classification
Conformity assessment
Clinical Evaluation
Obligations of economic operators

Learning Objectives
This course aims to provide delegates with the insight and tools required to plan and implement an organisational strategy for continued access to the European Markets. The course will review critical elements of the new regulations in great depth and will run as a full day, interactive course.
From this workshop you will take away our specially made checklist, that will assist you with making sure that your organisation is working in line with the new Regulations

Who should attend?
The course is designed for business leaders with a good working knowledge of the current regulatory requirements
Delegate Fees
Member fee: £140
Non Member fee: £190
Register before Friday 2 June to receive 10% early bird discount
For more information or to register your place, please contact Vanessa Bailey by emailor by calling 0121 452 5630.

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare Special Interest Group
2017-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | The Nottingham Belfry, Mellors Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY, United Kingdom
The next 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare Special Interest Group (SIG) is due to take place on Thursday 29 June in Nottingham. The theme for this SIG will be Surgical Planning and Industrial Applications using Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing.
To view the programme and speaker biographies, please click on the links below.
This free to attend event is being held as part of the INSTILS programme – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, click here to be re-directed to further information about the project.
Event Documents:
Programme
Speaker Biographies
Delegate List

LPMI Collaboration to Drive Innovation
2017-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Leicester Tigers Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7TR, United Kingdom
The University of Leicester invites you to attend a one-day Collaboration to Drive Innovation event hosted by the Leicester Precision Medicine Institute (LPMI).
Discussions and workshops will be focused on:
• Informatics and digital health
• Innovation in health and disease detection using diagnostic, preventative and sensor technologies
The purpose of this one day event is to identify:
• Innovation opportunities within the Life Sciences/Health Sciences sectors
• How LPMI can collaborate with industry to accelerate innovation
• Routes of funding to support projects
• Potential collaborations
With guest speakers from academia and industry.
Free registration and buffet lunch included.
To find out more or book your place, please visit the booking page or email Suzanne Coates or Martin France.

MediWales Connects: NHS Collaboration Conference
2017-06-21 08:00 | Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa, 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0DD
Join MediWales, NHS colleagues and local companies from across Wales at this premier event to share clinical innovation in practice to improve patient outcomes.
The aims of the conference are to:

Highlight and showcase the excellent work being carried out by the health and care communities in Wales
Improve collaborative working between the health boards, industry and research communities
Raise the profile of NHS Wales and clinical innovation across the UK
Support close working relationships between industry, NHS and research groups and clinical trials capabilities

Why attend- NHS
MediWales Connects is a collaborative conference for all clinical, care and research communities across Wales and the companies who work with them. The event aims to develop effective collaborative working, sharing ideas and innovations to improve all aspects of health and social care and enhance outcomes for patients.
Why attend- Industry
MediWales Connects is a unique event that unites the Welsh NHS and provides the opportunity for industry partners to talk directly to clinicians. The event provides the chance to present your technology and innovations to frontline NHS staff to aid and develop future collaborations.
The attendance rates for this event are as follows:
NHS Wales Staff: £95 + VAT
MediWales member: £195 + VAT
Partner* member: £225 + VAT
Non-member: £250 + VAT
*Member of: Medilink EM, Medilink WM, Medilink YH, Medilink NW, Medilink SW, SEHTA, BIA, Bionow, BioPartner, One Nucleus, ABHI
To register your place, please click here.
As well as attending this event, you may also be interested in the many sponsorship and exhibition packages available. Please click here to find out more.

Midlands Engine Trade Visit: BIO 2017 International Convention, USA
2017-06-19 08:00 - 2017-06-22 17:00
Taking place this June, the BIO international convention is one of the largest and most prestigious international Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical partnering events in the world. In recognition of the Midlands expertise in the sector, the Midlands Engine is taking a trade delegation to Bio 2017.
Why join the delegation?
The convention attracts thousands of biotechnology and pharma leaders, who come together for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. BIO 2016 attracted 15,900+ attendees from 5,000+ companies including the leading biotech companies, top 25 pharma companies, top 20 CROs and CMOs, more than 300 academic institutions including the major research labs and government agencies, as well as leading consultants and service companies. You can see the brochure for the 2016 event here.
What’s different about BIO?
Alongside a comprehensive array of conference presentations, world-renowned speakers and networking events, BIO also hosts 35,000+ 25 minute partnering meetings with biotechnology companies utilising an online system that allows you to communicate directly with prospective investors and senior business and scientific management executives. Through this system, you can invite companies and accept invitations to meet, and once your meetings are mutually accepted, the scheduling is done for you – it enables business in the biotech and pharma industry to be conducted without travelling all over the world.

Register your interest:
To receive more information on the market visit and the financial support and assistance available to Midlands companies, please click here to register your interest; free and without obligation.

SEHTA 2017 AGM & Annual Conference
2017-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3RB
Join SEHTA (South East Health Technologies Alliance) at their Annual Conference in London, to hear more about the importance of developing collaborations and partnerships and develop some!
Programme

– Welcome, Introduction & SEHTA AGM & Overview of 2016 – Nick Rogers, Chair & Dr David Parry, CEO

– Can collaboration and partnering drive health technology innovation? – Professor James Barlow, Professor of Technology & Innovation Management- Healthcare, Imperial College Business School

– London Partnerships: MedCity – Phil Jackson, Project Director, MedCity

– The OLS as a partner for HealthTech SMEs – Peter Whittington, Senior Policy Adviser, Office for Life Sciences, BEIS & DH
– NHS Partnerships: KSS AHSN – Tracey Farraday-Drake, Programme Director (Living Well for Longer), KSS AHSN
– SME Partnership Case Study: xim – Laurence Pearce, CEO, xim
To register your free place, please click here.

Whitechapel Life Sciences: A Major Health Event
2017-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark Kennedy Lecture Theatere, Queen Mary Innovation Centre, 5 Walden Street, London, E1 2EF
Save the date for a major health event regarding the London Life Sciences sector. Come and hear about the vision for the Whitechapel Life Sciences Cluster and the excellent health research at QMUL and Barts. This event is in partnership with Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Tower Hamlets Council.
Agenda
09:00-09:30 Registration & Refreshments
09:30-09:45 Introduction to Tower Hamlets & Whitechapel Life Sciences Campus
09:45-10:00 Introduction to Barts: Research/Clinical Strengths & Life Sciences Campus
10:00-10:30 Theme 1: Public Health in Tower Hamlets
10:30-11:00 Theme 2: Trauma- Overview & case study highlighting research/industry links
11:00-11:30 Theme 3: Population Health, Diabetes/Obesity- Overview & case study highlighting research/industry links
11:30-11:50 Refreshment Break
11:50-12:05 Life Science SME Case Study: Mediwise
12:05-12:30 What’s next? New funding and support to facilitate ABC-P
12:30-12:45 Case Study: Enteric – An NIHR funded Healthcare Technology Co-operative: from concept to reality
12:45-13:00 Closing Remarks
13:00-14:30 Networking Lunch and 1-2-1 meetings with De Themos Kallos, Mediwise, Prof Charles Knowles, Enteric HTC and other clinicans/academics (TBC). To book your 15 minute 1-2-1 meeting, please contact Clare Ansett.
This event is free to attend; please click here to find out more information and register.

Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2017
2017-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham – Gateway, Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AZ
The 2017 Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day is expected to be the biggest to date, with 30 exhibition stands, a more comprehensive conference programme with top speakers followed by a fabulous awards ceremony demonstrating the achievements of Life Science companies in the East Midlands.
Conference:
The conference and dinner will be hosted by Vivienne Parry OBE
Speakers include:
– Sir John Peace, Chair, Midlands Engine
– Rt Hon Nicky Morgan MP, Member of Parliament for Loughborough
– Mike Hannay, Managing Director, East Midlands AHSN
– John Jeans, MedTech Champion, Office for Life Sciences (OLS)
– Mark Egerton, Chief Executive Officer, Quotient Clinical
– Lieutenant Colonel Chris Gibson, Defence Medical Directorate

Exhibition:
We have 30 companies/organisations joining us for the exhibition, to see who’s exhibiting, click on the link below. All stands are now sold out.
Business Awards:
During the evening awards dinner, 5 companies will be crowned winners of the prestigious business awards for the East Midlands. Applications for the awards are now closed, click on the link below to see who the finalists are.
Please note: The dress code for the Awards Dinner is Business Attire/Lounge Suits.

Event Documents:
Delegate List

R&D Tax Credits: All you need to know
2017-06-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Over the last 5 years, the team at Business Solutions (Midlands) Ltd (BSM) have been assisting companies to claim back Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits.
What is R&D Tax Credits?
This is a UK tax incentive that has been in existence since 2001, and is designed to encourage companies to invest in R&D activity. Companies can reduce their corporation tax bill or claim payable cash credits as a proportion of their R&D expenditure.
BSM
Over the past 5 years BSM has a proven 100% success record of claiming back in excess of £8m in R&D Tax Credits for their customer base, which has grown from 3 clients to 200. Their clients include a wide variety of Business Sectors, such as:

Medical Devices
Food & Drink
Automotive
Jewellery
General Engineering
Software Engineering
Horticultural
Digital Media

BSM is collectively made up of Engineers, Scientists and Busines Analysts, who together have over 70 years experience working for SME’s, Universities and regional funding agencies within the West Midlands.
This event is free to attend for Medilink members and there is a £25 charge for non-members. To find out more about this event or register your place, please email Vanessa Bailey.

Africa Health 2017
2017-06-07 08:00 - 2017-06-09 17:00 | Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Africa Health is the largest healthcare exhibition in the region bringing together over 9,000 high-level distributors, agents, end-users and decision makers to identify solutions for their markets.
With expenditure on healthcare set to double over the next 10 years, and a chronic shortage of local manufacture, the opportunities offered to UK healthcare companies by markets across Sub-Saharan Africa are significant.
Exhibiting as part of the Medilink UK Pavilion is an ideal opportunity for exporters to meet new customers and promote their products on a high-quality, UK branded stand in a prime location within the exhibition. Medilink also offer full pre-show administrative and logistical support, alongside ‘in-market’ assistance for companies during the event.
To reserve your space, please download the Booking Form.
For more information, please contact the Medilink International Team on 0114 232 9292 or click here to email.

Tapping into the Chinese Market
2017-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Millenium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Presently, the medical/health sector in China is undergoing a transformation in response to; an aging population, a middle class which is increasing in wealth and size and opening up of the Chinese state to western medical technology and approaches. This provides opportunities for British companies, particularly in light of Brexit.

This workshop will provide you with the opportunities and information to make entering the Chinese market possible. The workshop will present a model for how businesses can access the Chinese market whilst keeping risk to a minimum. This model will help to identify appropriate Chinese partners and investors, provide advice and support on the medical sector and give access to office, R&D and manufacturing facilities.
Covered topics will include:

An introduction to the Chinese medical sector
The drivers (central and regional policy, demographics etc.) behind the expanding medical sector
Opportunities for British companies
Doing business in China
Identifying the support available

Presentation by: Mark Schneider, West Midlands International Service

Mark has been involved in innovation and knowledge transfer for over 20 years. During that time he managed a number of complex projects and services, involving multi-partners and stakeholders in the UK, Europe and China. He worked in the UK university sector, undertaking business development and knowledge transfer activities, worked with UK businesses, helping them to transfer their technology to Europe and China and provided support and training to European universities interested in developing their commercial activities.
Mark spent 8 years in Luxembourg and Brussels delivering innovation and technology transfer support and training on behalf of the European Commission. Since May 2013 he has been working with partners in China to help West Midlands organisations develop business, R&D and civic links with Chinese regions and cities. Much of this work has been financially supported by West Midland local authorities and by DG REGIO.
This event is free to attend for Medilink members, and there is a £25 charge for non-members. For further information or to book your place, please email Vanessa Bailey.

NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Launch: Pushing the frontiers of medical science
2017-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ
Nottingham’s hospitals have been awarded £23.6 million from the Government to make world-first medical breakthroughs. The Biomedical Research Centre in Nottingham will lead and support that investment.
The Nottingham BRC will drive innovation and internationally competitive translational research in therapeutic areas which are highly relevant to the health of patients and the public:
• gastrointestinal and liver disease,
• hearing loss and tinnitus,
• respiratory disease
• musculoskeletal disease
• mental health and technology
At the core of the centre will be our world leading expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The new BRC will further strengthen Nottingham’s position as a leading city for research and innovation.
Join NIHR on the 1st June at the East Midlands Conference Centre to be part of an exciting new chapter in the region’s rich history in research and innovation and to find out about their research programmes and how they will benefit patients with the very latest treatments and the highest standards of care.
The exciting full day programme will include:
• Keynote speeches from internationally renowned researches, policy makers, NHS and business leaders
• Networking opportunities with the Life Sciences, Medical Technologies and IT industries
• A showcase of the Nottingham health research infrastructure and capability

The day consists of a conference, exhibition and evening networking buffet dinner, a full programme is available on the link below.

Event Documents:
Programme
Delegate List

MPD Training Course: Your NICE submission for devices & diagnostics- what you need to know
2017-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Park Inn Nottingham, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG5 2BT, United Kingdom
In conjunction with the Scientific Advice Programme team at NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) we have a one day training course on your NICE submission for devices and diagnostics- what you need to know.
This introductory course will be the perfect opportunity for developers of devices and to find out how NICE assess value.
This interactive full day course will cover; how NICE evidence can enhance your offer to the NHS, diagnostics, what value means to NICE, generating evidence, cost effectiveness, decision making at NICE and how you can engage with NICE.
This event is being sponsored by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN), Nick Brown, who is the Commercial Manager at EMAHSN will be presenting at the course on ‘How NICE evidence can enhance your offer to the NHS’.
Further information including the full agenda and speaker profiles can be found on the event brochure below.
To register your place, please complete the ‘Book Online Now’ form below.

Impact and Assessment of European Medical Device Regulations
2017-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | MedilinkWM, 4 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, West Midlands, B15 3BE
The Medical Devices Regulations are due for significant update with areas such as Post Market Surveillance and Economic Operators being major areas of change. The final form of the regulations is now set and due to be voted into European Law.
The new regulations need to be considered now at all organisational levels as they will be impacting on decisions made today.
This course is designed to review critical elements of the new regulations. This training course will be an interactive in-depth 1 day session.
Course Content and Key Topics

Economic Operator Responsibilities
Clinical Evidence
Technical Documentation
Post Market Requirements
Conformity Assessment and the Scrutiny Process

Learning Objectives
Provide attendees with the tools and insight to plan and implement their organisations strategy, for continued access to the European Market by the deadlines set in the new regulations.
To have gained a better understanding of the new regulations and the impacts the new regulations will have.
Who should attend?
Anyone wanting to advance their current understanding of how medical device regulatory affairs work in the EU and what regulators expect.
Business owners, financiers and entrepreneurs working with medical devices companies are also likely to find this course interesting.
Delegate Fees
Members: £140
Non-Members: £190
To register or find out more information please contact Vanessa Bailey by email or by calling 0121 452 5630.
