IN-PERSON: SEHTA & KiTEC Health Technology Assessment Workshop
2024-11-27 10:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), 100 Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7AR, United Kingdom
Understanding the role of Early Value Assessment for technology adoption in the NHS.

This workshop will examine the context of HTA and EVA’s in the commissioning and use of digital tools globally and the specific requirements used by NICE for the adoption of technologies within the NHS.
Health Technology Assessment is becoming increasingly used by health authorities globally to assess the clinical and economic effectiveness of Heath Technologies. Early value assessment (EVA) is a tool used by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to assess those technologies that address unmet need and align with the NHS Long-Term Plan.

This approach allows rapid assessment of digital products, devices and diagnostics for clinical effectiveness and value for money, so, the NHS and patients can benefit from these promising technologies sooner. Reports on products assessed using the EVA approach are published in reports addressing unmet need, existing evidence and identing key gaps in evidence.

Costs: SEHTA Members – £80+VATpp / Non-Members – £120+VATpp
Not a member of SEHTA – register for basic FREE membership here
To find out more information, view the schedule, and register your place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Internationalising MedTech Innovation
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Are you ready to take your EU-based MedTech innovation to international markets? Med-Di-Dia and Global Regulatory Services (GRS) are thrilled to announce an invaluable webinar, Internationalising Your MedTech Innovation, tailored to help medical device companies achieve global success.
This dynamic session will walk you through the regulatory, strategic, and practical steps needed to bring your medical devices and technologies to the UK, USA, MDSAP regions, and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to gain critical insights from industry experts with decades of experience navigating the complexities of MedTech internationalisation. Whether you’re looking to refine your market entry plan, grasp regulatory standards, or connect with the right networks, this session has you covered.
About the Webinar Topics and Speakers
This session will provide a comprehensive pathway for EU-based MedTech innovators, covering market analysis, planning, compliance, and more. Each topic has been carefully selected to ensure you leave with actionable insights and a clear roadmap for entering and thriving in these new markets.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited, so make sure to secure your place. Register now via this link for an interactive and insightful session. Please see further details of what you can expect below:
Key Topics

Regulatory Landscape Overview:
Starting off, Jacob Skinner from Global Regulatory Services [GRS] will dive into the latest QMSR requirements for the USA, set to take effect in February, and discuss regulatory changes in the UK. With extensive experience in UK and EU regulatory affairs, Jacob is well-versed in helping companies navigate evolving requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
Market Analysis and Funding Opportunities
Joop Tanis, Director of MedTech Consulting at Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), will provide insights into market analysis and funding routes for MedTech in the UK and USA. With a background as a Chartered Physiotherapist and a career in the NHS, Joop’s understanding of clinical, organisational, and financial dynamics will offer a unique perspective on what it takes to launch and fund innovation in healthcare markets.
Project Planning and Management for Internationalisation
Professor Laurie Rowe, founder of Red Medtech, will share her expertise on project planning and management. Laurie has over 20 years in MedTech consulting, covering everything from quality systems to compliance. Her guidance will ensure you’re well-prepared to tackle the intricate planning and management needed for successful internationalisation.
Collaboration and Networking Essentials
Ben Roberts from Medilink Midlands will discuss the essentials of collaboration and networking as part of scaling internationally. Medilink Midlands is renowned for fostering valuable connections within the life sciences industry, and Ben’s insights into building partnerships will be instrumental for attendees seeking to establish a foothold in new regions.
Technical Due Diligence
David Warwick, Director at eg technology, will cover technical due diligence for market entry, especially in the USA and MDSAP regions. David’s role in MedTech product development and compliance ensures he brings a practical approach to this critical topic, helping attendees identify and address potential technical challenges in new markets.
Go-To-Market Strategies for the UK, USA, and MDSAP Regions
Martin Sandhu, Managing Partner at nuom, will present a session on go-to-market (GTM) strategies for entering the UK, USA, and MDSAP regions. With expertise in aligning products with regional needs, Martin’s experience in GTM strategy will equip companies with the know-how to achieve product-market fit and successfully scale in diverse regions.
Leveraging Support Networks in the UK
Tammy Holmes, from Health Innovation West Midlands will outline the various support mechanisms available in the UK for EU companies. With 21 years of NHS experience and a role at HI West Midlands focused on economic growth, Tammy’s insights will guide EU companies on leveraging regional support networks to foster success in the UK market.
Health Software Compliance and ISO 82304 Implementation
Charles Lowe, from DHACA (Digital Health and Care Alliance), will provide insights into the importance of ISO 82304 implementation for health software compliance and its role in supporting MedTech internationalisation. He will also explore the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria (DTAC), a vital framework for assessing digital health technologies in the UK, ensuring safety, usability, and effectiveness. Charles’s expertise will guide attendees in aligning their digital health innovations with key standards for successful global market entry.
MDSAP Compliance Essentials
Dr. Shahram Ahmadi from Med-Di-Dia will close with insights on MDSAP compliance, crucial for multi-regional market success. With 14 years of experience across implants, PPE, and dermatology products, Shahram will help you view regulatory requirements as an enabler for market entry, giving practical tips on navigating compliance efficiently.

Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:

Regulatory Affairs Professionals seeking clarity on new and upcoming requirements in the USA, UK, and other regions.
MedTech Executives planning to launch or scale products internationally.
Business Development Strategists looking to understand the landscape and devise actionable go-to-market plans.
Product Managers aiming to ensure technical compliance and readiness for new markets.
Innovation and Research Leaders interested in leveraging support networks and funding opportunities.

This session is packed with expertise and guidance tailored to equip you for the complex journey of internationalising your MedTech products. You’ll leave with a toolkit of insights and contacts to drive your global ambitions forward.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Driving The Future of Smart Manufacturing
2024-11-29 09:30 - 15:00 | DRPG (UK) Limited, Unit 212, Ikon Industrial Estate, Droitwich Road, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY10 4EU, United Kingdom
If you are considering expanding your business in Germany and the EU, we have an exceptional opportunity for you! NRW.Global Business, invites you to a complimentary event, “Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing” on 29 November 2024 at DRPG’s global headquarters in the Midlands.
NRW. Global Business is a Trade and Investment Agency of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s economic powerhouse and largest state by GDP and population.
This event will bring together UK businesses interested in learning more about business opportunities in the smart manufacturing industry in NRW and professionals from NRW in this field. It will also launch our Startup Welcome Package that provides qualifying startup companies with up to EUR 10,000 that can be redeemed for a coworking space and professional services related to the exploration of the German market via NRW.
To book your free place, please email David Schneider. For further information, and to view the full agenda for the day, please click the link below:
Exclusive Invitation- Smart Manufacturing event 29 November

IN-PERSON: WMHTIA International Assembly - Exhibition, Conference & Brokerage Event
2024-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | NEC Birmingham, Hall 2, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Join the WMHTIA International Assembly – a flagship conference, exhibition and networking event uniting key healthcare innovation ecosystem players, including leading-edge businesses, innovators, funders, researchers, health sector representatives, suppliers, and sector specialists from the West Midlands, the UK and beyond.
Delivered in collaboration with the WMHTIA consortium, Innovate UK and supported by the Department for Business & Trade.
​​Register to:
​​​​Gain insights from experts and network with leading industrial and research players in the field

​​Collaborate with like-minded innovators from the UK and beyond
​​Extend your global networks and identify partners for international research and innovation projects
​​Connect to global DBT and Innovate UK initiatives including Global Innovation & Incubation Programmes.
​​Develop opportunities for investment as well as funding for international collaborative projects through programmes such as Horizon Europe, EUREKA and the European Innovation Council (EIC).

Agenda
​​High-level plenary session
Hear about the flagship West Midlands WMHTIA and its achievements alongside insights from leading experts on the latest market and technology trends in health tech.
Health Tech brokerage event led by Innovate UK Business Growth
​​Take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to set up one-to-one meetings with likeminded innovators, market players and industry experts from across Europe and beyond.
Workshops
​​The WMHTIA prides itself on uniting the region’s key players under one cohesive programme.
​​To demonstrate the services and breadth of expertise our partners can provide, we have developed 9 interactive workshops offering practical guidance on a range of themes connected with health tech and the process of developing and bringing new technologies to market.
​​​A total 9 workshops will be taking place over the course of two periods, enabling you to attend 2 different workshops of your choice. Please indicate on the registration form the 2 workshops that you would be interested in attending. This will allow our team to gauge interest and plan accordingly. Expressing your interest in a workshop is not understood as commitment at this stage.
Medilink Midlands & West Midlands Growth Company will be delivering the ‘Why the West Midlands is the ideal location for your healthcare & life science business’ workshop.
Registration
​​To read more and book your place, please click here. ​For any enquiries, please contact wmhtia-events@contacts.bham.ac.uk ​​
Please note: Registered event delegates will receive a confirmation email providing a link to register and create a profile on B2match – an intuitive networking tool allowing you to schedule targeted meetings with fellow event registrants.
​The WMHTIA Is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Accessing NHS Real-World Testing and Evaluation Facilities
2024-12-04 09:15 - 13:30 | Education and Conference Centre, Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom
Taking place at the Education and Conference Centre at the Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, this event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to tour the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre.
At this half-day event you will also be able to find out about the Medilink Midlands MeTAP Business Support Programme, how you can work with the University of Nottingham and Centre for Healthcare Technologies and services that the Centre for Healthcare Equipment and Technology Adoption (CHEATA) can provide.
Programme:

9:15am – Registration, Refreshments and Networking
9:45am – Welcome and MeTAP Overview, Victoria Patel, Innovation Manager, Medilink Midlands
9:50am – What does the NHS want from MedTech developers? Sarah Bolton, Business Manager, Centre for Healthcare Equipment & Technology Adoption (CHEATA)
10:10am – Working with the University of Nottingham, Deanne Hewson, Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager, Centre for Healthcare Technologies (CHT) and Caroline Sykes and Paul Rice, Business Engagement Team, University of Nottingham
10:30am – Tours of the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre (delegates will be able to go on both tours)
12:30pm – Lunch and Networking
Information about the tours:
We encourage you to take up the opportunity to tour the NIHR Nottingham Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the Trent Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre – both based in the Queens Medical Centre. Co-located with the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, the Clinical Research Facility has more than 3000m2 of purpose-built adult and paediatric inpatient research space in one of the biggest hospitals in the UK.
The Trent Sim Centre comprises a full immersion high-fidelity simulation suite where in-situ simulation events can be created reflecting most clinical settings. Scenarios to evaluate clinical interventions and the introduction of new technology can be created with structured human factors analysis and feedback. In addition, the clinical skills facility offers more traditional hands-on clinical training, including surgical skills, resuscitation courses and a range of clinical competencies.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE*
Please ensure that you secure your free place, as spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, priority will be given to companies based in Nottingham City Centre. Please note, registration for this event closes at 5pm on Wednesday 27 November.
Speaker Profiles:

Victoria Patel, Innovation Manager, Medilink Midlands
Victoria joined the team in March 2019. She brings extensive experience with ERDF funded projects from her previous roles, delivering business and funding support to Leicestershire businesses at the Growth Hub and LLEP. Victoria has a BA from Leicester University and also has hands-on experience of growing a successful, innovative business.

Sarah Bolton, Business Manager, CHEATA
Sarah is the Business Manager at CHEATA, a part of NUH NHS Trust, which supports med-tech developers to gather evidence for NHS adoption. She is responsible for running CHEATA as well as selected project delivery including value propositions, literature searches and clinical evaluation reports. Sarah was an experienced research scientist and prior to joining CHEATA was responsible for Healthcare and Medical Devices at Pera Technology. She has a PhD in Biochemistry and carried out post-doctoral research at Oxford and Leicester Universities before spending over 10 years at AstraZeneca as an Experimental Pathologist in the Respiratory and Inflammation Therapy area.

Deanne Hewson, Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager, CHT
Deanne is Senior Healthcare Technologies Manager for the Centre for Healthcare Technologies (CHT), a collaboration between The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) incorporating CHEATA.
Her work focuses on supporting the development of collaborations between commercial partners, academics and clinicians involved in healthtech research to enable the rapid translation of scientific discoveries into healthcare adoption.

Caroline Sykes, Business Partnerships Manager and Paul Rice, Business Engagement Manager
Caroline and Paul are from the Business Engagement team within The University of Nottingham. Their work focuses on supporting the development of collaborations between businesses and the University through collaborative R&D, consultancy and student engagement. Caroline focuses on supporting industry within the MedTech and Pharma sector.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Understanding Tender Documents and Buyer Requirements
2024-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
The key to a successful tender is fully understanding the tender documents and ensuring your service offer aligns with the buyer’s requirements. This workshop is designed to help small businesses confidently navigate the often complex and detailed requirements set out in tender invitations. By learning how to interpret these documents effectively, you’ll be equipped to craft bids that effectively address buyer needs and avoid costly mistakes.
This hands-on session will walk you through the essential components of tender documents, teaching you how to break down the Invitation to Tender (ITT), understand evaluation criteria, and identify the critical details that can make or break your application.
Key Takeaways:

How to access a grant of up to £8000 to help you win new contracts
Breaking Down Tender Documents: Understanding the different sections and what they mean for your business.
Key Terminology and Concepts: Decoding technical jargon and procurement language.
Reading Between the Lines: How to identify hidden expectations and unspoken buyer priorities.
Responding to Requirements: Ensuring your bid addresses all mandatory criteria and specifications.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid: Mistakes that businesses often make when interpreting tender documents.
Clarifications and Questions: How to seek clarifications and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).

Who Should Attend?

Business owners, managers, and anyone involved in writing or managing tender submissions.
Businesses that have previously struggled with understanding tender requirements.
Businesses looking to understand how to structure their bids to respond effectively to tender documents.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence and skills to interpret tender documents with precision, ensuring that your bids are fully compliant and compelling to buyers. This essential session will help you avoid common pitfalls and boost your chances of success in competitive tendering.
Venue and speaker TBC
This event is free to attend, and places are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please click here for further information and to register.

IN-PERSON EVENT: East Midlands NIHR Industry and SME Roadshow Event
2025-01-09 09:30 - 14:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
Are you a Medtech SME or an organisation supporting medtech SMEs to get an innovative Medical Device, Diagnostic or Digital Health Technology to market?
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) invite you to apply for a place at this half day roadshow specifically tailored for medtech SMEs to find out how the regional NIHR infrastructure can help with:

opportunities for non-dilutive funding
formulating research plans, finding collaborators, supporting centres, data, samples and facilities for R&D
conducting clinical trials in the NHS and other settings
connecting you to other organisations that can help
connecting with the local NIHR Infrastructure

The event will be held at, and in partnership with, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus. The university has a range of facilities and expertise to support medtech SMEs in developing high value products and is offering tours of facilities on the day. On site car parking is available for attendees.
Please click here to register your place. Registration will close on 15 December or at capacity of 200 attendees.
Agenda
09.30 Registration and coffee – afternoon tour sign up at registration desk
10.00 Welcome introduction and order of the event
10.05 Overview of the NIHR industry offer – Prof Mike Lewis, NIHR Scientific Director for Innovation and Programme Director for the i4i Programme
10.15 Clifton campus offer for med tech development – Prof Richard Eames, Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at NTU
10.25 2 min pitches from NIHR support areas to SME and med tech developers (range of speakers):

Funding
Signposting
Biomedical Research Centres
MindTech HealthTech Research Centre
HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation
Clinical Research Facilities
Experimental Cancer Research Centre
Research Support Service
Regional Research Delivery Network
Applied Research Collaboration
Patient Recruitment Centre

10.55 i4i award showcase
11.00 Exhibition and refreshments
11.10 Breakout session 1 for 1:1 expert advice on

Med tech funding
NIHR support services
HealthTech Research Centre for Rehabilitation

11.40 Breakout session 2 to allow people to attend more than one 1:1 advice session
12.10 Lunch and exhibition stands
13.00 Tours

Medical Technologies Innovation Facilities MTIF. The world class equipment and facilities available across the two sites enable clients to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and pioneer innovative solutions to complex medical challenges. Their scientists, researchers and technicians span a broad spectrum of academic knowledge and expertise, and regularly offer their experience, advice and time to support a diverse range of projects for clients. Both MTIF sites help innovators to overcome barriers and provide cutting-edge solutions, collaborating with organisations across the UK and around the world. At the heart of MTIF’s mission is a commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
The Medical Engineering Design Research Group MEDRG is based within the Engineering department at Nottingham Trent University and is an interdisciplinary group bringing together a wide range of academics, clinicians, surgeons, healthcare companies and other medical professionals whose interests focus on medical engineering design across a wide range of research specialisms. These include wearable technologies, additive and subtractive manufacturing for medical applications, biomimetics, surgical robotics, augmented/virtual/immersive technologies and environments, and investigative research related to the utilisation of ‘smart materials’ for medical and surgical applications.
The purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre is home to our world-class teaching, practice, research and scholarship in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions. The 34,000 square foot building features mock hospital wards, consultation and counselling rooms, creative teaching spaces and specialist equipment, providing students with the knowledge and skills required for a dynamic career in nursing, paramedicine and healthcare. The focus on collaborative spaces supports HAP’s growing research and practice focused innovations

14.00 CLOSE

IN-PERSON EVENT: Securing Better Health, Ageing and Wellbeing
2025-01-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS
By 2040, nearly one in seven people in the UK is predicted to be aged over 75, with many living with multiple morbidities.
The Blue Zone Consortium (BZC) is a partnership between Nottingham Trent University, University of Leicester and Northumbria University Newcastle, supporting research related to three transversal themes:

Metabolic health
Health and ageing across the life course
Transformative technologies to tackle health inequalities

Their mission is to support inter-sector collaboration to reduce the gap between health span and lifespan.
The event
Hosted at Clifton Campus, NTU, this event will facilitate cross-sectoral networking with the aim of sparking ideas for new collaborations between business and universities to aid the advancement of health and anti-ageing initiatives. The BZC team will share information on the funding opportunity, with a potential £15k available through the Blue Zone Consortium Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA). Intended to support projects that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers, technical professionals across industry, academia and NHS.
Agenda
09:30-10:00 Arrival – Registration and refreshments
10:00-10:45 Welcome and Flash Talks – Introduction to the Consortium and outline of the agenda for the day (15 Mins)
Flash Talks: Part 1
• Transformative Technologies (5 mins) – David Brown
• Healthy Ageing Through The Life Course (5 mins) – Paul Ansdell
• Metabolic Health (5 mins)- Bee K Tan
• BBSRC Introduction (5 mins)- Aidan Grimsley
• Industry Network, Medilink (5 mins)- Victoria Patel
• Example case study, MetalloBio (5 mins)- Michael Murray
10:45-11:30 Insights Exchange Activity
11:30-11:45 Break
11:45-12:45 Thematic discussion
12:45-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 Guided Tours
• A: MTIF & Allied Health
• B: Allied Health & ISTEC
• C: ISTEC & MTIF Posters to showcase skill sets
14:30-14:50 Flash Talks Part 2
• Nottingham City Council- Dana Sumilo
• MTIF- Richard Craven/ Robert Reisel
14:50-15:00 Break
15:00-15:45 Collaboration and Creation of projects ideas
15:45-16:00 Closing Remarks: Professor Richard Emes (Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research) Next Steps: Associate Professor Samantha McLean (Director of Blue Zone, NTU partner)
16:00 Close
Why Attend?

Expand your network: Meet and connect with industry leaders, innovators, and fellow professionals to discuss opportunities the consortium has to offer.
Gain insights: Engage in stimulating discussions and gain valuable insights from experts across different fields and get to know the BZC team.
Collaborate: Discover opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
Increase visibility of the knowledge exchange and industry-facing offerings of the partner institutions.

Who Should Attend?
Open to anyone interested in the biotech, health and wellbeing sector, specifically technical professionals, entrepreneurs, early career researchers with a proof of concept. Plus, we encourage all those eager to expand their professional network and learn about the consortium’s funding and opportunities to attend. The event and funding application is open to all UK or international individual/institution/organisation.
Exclusive Medilink Midlands Member Opportunity
We have an exclusive member offer for up to ten members to secure a free exhibition space at the event (tabletop, no electric). If you would like to be part of the exhibition area, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com
Click here to secure your free place. Bookings close on Tuesday 17th December. Please secure your place before then.
Please note: All attendees need to be a Blue Zone consortium member, which is free to join and just requires a short application form to be completed. You can access the application in the registration process to the event or find the link here. To find out more on the FTMA funding visit https://bluezoneconsortium.ac.uk/2024-ftma-funding/
Part of the UKRI ‘Securing better health, ageing and wellbeing’ vision.
Competition opens March 2025 and will run July 2025. Attend this event to find out more on the competition timeline and application requirements.

IN-PERSON EVENT: East of England HealthTech Cluster: Connecting People, Creating Opportunity
2025-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Arise Innovation Hub, Harlow Innovation Park, Maypole Boulevard, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9TX, United Kingdom
This event, hosted by Medilink Midlands, Health Tech Enterprise and SEHTA is the second in a series of growing the East of England MedTech cluster. In this session we will be summarising and feeding back on the gathered opinion of the first event and laying out the next steps for supporting HealthTech in the East of England.
Attendees will benefit from an expert talk on the deployment of digital health into the primary care sector and we will have a number of SME pitching slots available in which companies can present themselves and highlight any interesting development areas or immediate support needs.
There will be ample time given for networking, to allow delegates to find new connections and share views on the regional needs and focus.
This event is also your chance to influence the future of support in the East of England and contribute to shaping the vision of a MedTech Cluster in the region.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and have your voice heard!
Programme:
10:00am – Registrations, Refreshments & Networking
10:30am – Strategic Overview & Welcome, Neil Roberts, Managing Director, SEHTA & Dr Anne Blackwood, CEO, Health Tech Enterprise
10:40am – What will be on the GP’s desk in three years time? – A digital health fast forward! Simon Rudland FRCGP, Chair Suffolk GP Federation, Visiting Professor of Integrated Digital Health University of Suffolk and Honorary Senior Lecturer Norwich Medical School
11:00am – Innovator Pitches:

John Cooling, Director, Whzan Digital Health
Eashan Saikia, Co-Founder and CTO, aseptUVa
Dr James Brown, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Supersense Technologies
Japeto
Mohammad Najlah, Interim Director for the Medical Technology Research Centre, Anglia Ruskin University and Star-Up Founder
Sufiyan Dayam, Co-Founder, Medhaya

11:25am – Anglia Ruskin University Support, Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hubs Director, Anglia Ruskin University
11:35am – Closing Remarks and Next Steps, Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
11:45am – Networking
12:00pm – Close

Tickets:
£15 plus VAT for members of Medilink.
£25 plus VAT for non-members.
NB. Please email events@medilinkmidlands.com for booking codes.
Please ensure that you secure your place, as spaces are limited and available on a first come, first served basis, priority will be given to East of England organisations.
*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Tuesday 7th January.
Speaker Profiles:

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

Dr Anne Blackwood, CEO, Health Tech Enterprise
Anne is Chief Executive of Health Tech Enterprise (HTE), a leading NHS innovation and technology consultancy based in Cambridge. Anne has been actively involved in intellectual property management and commercialisation of life science technologies for over 20 years. She is also Chair of the Medtech Accelerator, a joint venture with public sector partners that awards proof of concept funding to develop medical technologies that meet a clinical need in the NHS. She was formerly Chair and co-founder of Medovate, a venture backed innovation development company dedicated to the commercialisation of medical technologies created within the NHS. Anne is passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services through technology and innovation.

Simon Rudland FRCGP, Chair Suffolk GP Federation, Visiting Professor of Integrated Digital Health University of Suffolk and Honorary Senior Lecturer Norwich Medical School
Simon is an enthusiastic, innovative, portfolio GP who has over 30 years of NHS experience. He was a lead GP at Stowhealth working with McLaren Applied Technologies and Proteus as well as other companies. In 2019 he took up a three contract as a visiting GP on the remote island of Hoy in Orkney. He supports general practice at scale and undergraduate education recognising how important digital health is to community care. Through his work as a Clinical Advisor with Health Innovation East he has been privileged to work with some game changing technologies.

Dr Beverley Vaughan, Arise Innovation Hubs Director, Anglia Ruskin University
Beverley joined the Arise Innovation Hubs as Director in June 2021, with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Beverley trained as a clinical scientist in Haematology and working at Cambridge and London University Hospitals. Working in the innovation sector for the last 10 years with roles in Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT) and the University of Oxford. Whilst at SBC Beverley supported the development of translational research facilities and raised funding from multiple pharma and biotech companies for the Open Innovation Challenge in Neurodegeneration. At CGT Beverley managed a wide portfolio of project from novel drug discovery spin outs to NHS led delivery of cell therapy products. Most recently she was responsible for the delivery of a drug discovery consortium-UKSPINE- pivoting traditional pathways to meet the demands of healthy aging with partners, Universities of Oxford, Dundee and Birmingham, Medicines Discovery Catapult, The Francis Crick Institute and Sanger Centre Cambridge. Since joining Arise as Director Beverley has been working on building the life science strategy for their newest hub located on the Harlow Innovation Park, leading on strategy, fund raising and partnering activities to build a cluster of expertise within this synapse of the London-Cambridge corridor. She is also a member of the NC3Rs CRACKIT advisory panel.

Neil Roberts, Managing Director, SEHTA
Neil has been the Managing Director since April 2021, having previously been COO since July 2018. In July 2022, Neil was appointed non-executive Chairman to the Board of Exhalation Technology Ltd, which has attracted more than £11m in investor funding. In addition he is a business Mentor at Imperial College, London, as part of the Imperial Venture Mentoring Service.
Based on more than 30 years as a Senior Executive in the medical technology market, he has a track record of success in driving business development and growth, via sales and marketing, domestic and international distributor management, market access, major accounts, new business integration, and change management. This has been gained in the UK and in export both within an SME and market leading corporate environment. His approach is based on pragmatism, enabled by detailed market understanding, with the highest importance placed on the execution of consequent action plans as the key to success. He has managed product though NICE Technology Appraisal (TA), and other market access processes. Served as Industry Representative on the RCOphth Working Party into the safety of laser eye surgery in the UK, and as Chair of the Ophthalmic Special Interest Group at the ABHI. A degree in Medical Biochemistry from London University has been enhanced by business management education at Ashridge and the completion of leadership studies at Harvard.

John Cooling, Director, Whzan Digital Health
John joined Whzan in December 2014 having established Haverstock Healthcare in 2008, a GP federation of 29 Practices delivering primary and some secondary care services to approximately 500,000 NHS patients in North London. Since joining Whzan John has helped the Company to expand its healthcare services across the NHS and developed social care technology to support vulnerable people accessing social care. Previously, John served as a Director and Chairman of Microlease PLC from 1991 until 2006. Microlease is now part of Electrorent, the largest global provider of test and measurement applications. John also served as Chief Executive of Goodhead Group PLC from 1993 until May 2006. John is also a partner with LGF Partners, a London based debt advisory boutique for early stage and fast growth companies.

Eashan Saikia, Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), aseptUVa
Eashan is the co-founder and CTO of Aseptuva – a MedTech startup based in Cambridge, UK, developing an automated disinfection system based on guided Far-UVC light to prevent microbial contamination of catheter-entry sites in patients and prevent hospital acquired infections that affect nearly 800,000 patients annually in the UK. Their solution will not only prevent patient deaths but can save the NHS billions of pounds in additional costs, alleviate burden on health workers, reduce patient discomfort, and stimulate a shift away from traditional antibiotics.
Eashan has a PhD in Biomechanics from ETH Zurich in Switzerland and is currently leading multiple projects funded by UK Innovate EDGE, Horizon Europe, and NIHR, to bring their innovation into different NHS Trust hospitals.

Dr James Brown, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Supersense Technologies
Dr James Brown is the Co-Founder and CEO of Supersense Technologies, a Cambridge-based technology startup revolutionising dementia care with a privacy-preserving monitoring service that empowers people to stay independent and makes caring easier for families. James is an electronic engineer, entrepreneur, and veteran with over a decade of R&D experience in the Ministry of Defence and industry. He leads Supersense Technologies in its mission to empower people to live independently for longer.

Sufiyan Dayam, Co-Founder, Medhaya
Medhaya is an AI-powered healthcare innovation transforming patient care and practitioner efficiency through intelligent triaging and consultation co-pilot tools. Our mission is to streamline healthcare delivery, making it accessible, personalised, and efficient for everyone.

Ingrid Folland, CEO, Japeto
Ingrid is a dedicated advocate for tech for good, committed to local impact. Starting in R&D, she transitioned into the dynamic world of technology, taking on various roles including product design, development, and project management. Ingrid is now the CEO of Japeto, a company focused on creating safe AI solutions for charities, healthcare, education, and more.

ONLINE Event: Tackling Mental Health - A Deep Dive into Tech Driven Solution
2025-01-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Online via GoToWebinar
As the global demand for mental health support continues to rise, we explore the pivotal role of technology and innovation in revolutionising treatment.
This webinar will delve into the region’s commitment to mental health, examining how cutting-edge solutions are being developed to address this growing challenge.
During the webinar we will discuss:
• Regulatory Landscape: Understanding the regulatory framework for med tech in mental health.
• Innovative Solutions: Exploring the latest advancements from local companies.
• The Future of Mental Healthcare: Visioning a future where technology empowers mental well-being.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain insights into the future of mental health.

Speaker Information
Paul Moran – FrameWork Genie
‘Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage: A Regulatory Overview’
Paul has helped startups and corporations navigate complex change. Working with healthtech startups highlighted the significant challenges they face in securing compliance within a constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Recognising this gap, he co-founded Framework Genie with Joey to simplify the compliance journey for businesses and accelerate their growth.

Joey Islam – FrameWork Genie
‘Turning Compliance into Competitive Advantage: A Regulatory Overview’
We turn compliance into competitive advantage, and hence drive sales into growth. Whether your business is a startup or SME, we have the deep knowledge and experience to understand your business quickly, and we speak the language of regulations so you don’t have to.

Dr Vicky Queralt – Little Journey
Dr Vicky Queralt is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and their families in the NHS, specialist schools, and independent practice. As part of the team at Little Journey she contributes to the development of digital and downloadable content that supports children and families to navigate healthcare experiences in a supportive, anxiety-reducing way. She also co-hosts the podcast series Spotlight Session, which delves into the challenges parents face in accessing healthcare for their children. Vicky creatively uses her professional experience and personal insights as a mum of three to create accessible tools that enhance patient experiences.

Thomas Rush – Little Journey
Thomas Rush worked as a primary school teacher, with a focus on early years, for six years before joining Little Journey in 2022 as a user researcher. A passionate advocate for the ensuring the voice of the child is heard, Thomas used his connections to form a network of schools where co-creation sessions were hosted as part of a project with the LEGO Foundation, to guide the development of the Little Journey app. More recently, Thomas moved into product management at the company. In this role he is guiding the creation of multiple pathways, in both the UK and US, to ensure they tackle the greatest pain points for children and their families. His recent focus has been on improving the accessibility and inclusivity of the app for all users, particularly neurodivergent children, with the new version of the app launching in November of this year.

To read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project, click here.
For more information on the wider project, click here to visit the WMHTIA website.
This event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA, a project funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).

IN-PERSON EVENT: BioWales in Bristol
2025-01-23 09:00 - 16:30 | Future Space, North Gate, Filton Road, Stoke Gilford, Bristol, BS34 8RB
Following on from the success of previous BioWales events in Oxford and London, MediWales will be holding a BioWales in Bristol event on the 23rd of January 2025 in collaboration with Medilink South West and Future Space. BioWales in Bristol will focus on exploring the existing and potential new collaborations between Wales and the South West. The day will feature a range of sessions on key topics including:

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

This event is free for all MediWales, Medilink South West and Future Space members.
If you would like to find out more about the event, click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Shaping the Future – Smart Solutions for Better Care
2025-01-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG
Mole Valley Life in partnership with UKTelehealthcare and 2iC-Care will be hosting their first LIVE TECS event of 2025. The event will include:

Over 30 Suppliers showcasing the latest technology
Updates from Mole Valley Life on their latest projects
Opportunities to network with other delegates and suppliers

Please click here to register your FREE place. Further details will become available in due course.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Arab Health 2025
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-30 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab Health prides itself as being the largest and leading healthcare business event in the Middle East and one of the largest in the world.
This event has been running for 49 years and attracts the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors and service providers, displaying the latest technology, innovations and trends within the healthcare and life sciences market.
It typically attracts over 4,000 global exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from growing healthcare markets including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Northern Africa. Visitors include dealers, distributors, clinicians and government officials.
The Medilink UK Pavilion in 2024 was the largest to date and is growing in size each year, however our exhibition space does sell out very quickly and we advise companies to book sooner rather than later.
The event will also offer an online platform that connects to the live event, at no additional cost. This digital offering will run for two months, allowing further opportunities for networking, learning and promotion, resulting in more productive meetings and a higher return on your investment.
What are the options for exhibiting?
Shell Scheme: This is our most popular exhibition stand option and each stand comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting and furniture package. We can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m.
Pod: The pod is our smallest exhibiting option and is one size only. It is suitable for one member of staff and those with very small products to show, or service providers. The pod comes complete with carpet, electricity, nameboard, lighting, 1 stool, 1 cabinet with graphic backdrop and a shared meeting area. Due to space limitations, companies are not permitted to bring pop-up banners. Any products must fit on top of the lockable cabinet (we can advise of this before signing up).
Space Only: With this option, you would book the raw floor space with Medilink and work with an exhibition contractor to design your own custom-built stand, for an additional cost with them. We can happily recommend our chosen stand builders for a cost-effective and easy experience. This option tends to be for larger spaces, however we can offer a range of sizes in multiples of 3m, with the minimum being 21sqm.
We are also pleased to include a preferential rate for accommodation, exclusive to our exhibitors and clients.
For prices and further information, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Failure Parade: why and how we learn more when things don’t go as planned
2025-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join HDRUK for their upcoming webinar in partnership with The Strategy Unit (NHS) & Midlands Analyst Network, and supported by MI Health.
Highlights include:

Embracing Failure: Learn why sharing failures is as valuable as celebrating success.
From Mistakes to Mastery: Discover how failure drives improvement and prevents future missteps.
Reframing the Narrative: See how individual failures lead to collective success.
Sharing to Inspire: Celebrate those brave enough to share their lessons from failure.
Actionable Takeaways: Practical tips to turn failures into opportunities for growth.

With over 100 people signed up so far, this is a great opportunity and not to be missed!
To find out more, and register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Rehab HRC Innovation Event - Working Age/Older Adults
2025-01-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Charnwood Campus, Bakewell Road, Loughborough, LE11 5RB
Rehab HRC Innovation Event – Working Age/Older Adults in partnership with Charnwood Campus Science and Innovation Park
Welcome to our Innovation Event focusing on Working Age and Older Adults! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Discover the latest trends and advancements in rehabilitation technology tailored for individuals in these age groups. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, industry or someone interested in the field, this event is perfect for gaining new knowledge and connecting with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn and grow!
The day will give you an overview of the Rehab HRC and how we can support the development of new rehabilitation technology. We will have presentations on Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement, lntellectual Property and Health Economics with a more indepth Q&A session in the afternoon.
There will also be a opportunity in the afternoon to book a slot with a theme lead to discuss your potential project and how we might support or assist in the further development of your idea. These slots are limited, so if you want to book a slot please email nuhnt.rehabhrc@nhs.net.
For more information, and to book your free place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Discover Your Future in Life & Sports Sciences: Career Expo 2025
2025-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 | STEAMHouse Birmingham, Belmont Row, Birmingham, B4 7RQ, United Kingdom
This event will be attended by Final Year students and recent graduates from Biomedical Science; Biomedical Engineering; Sports Exercise Science; Sports Therapy & Sports Coaching & P.E., aiming to increase students’ aspirations & connect them with early career opportunities.
The format of the day includes an employer fair for you to exhibit your organisation, showcase any live or upcoming opportunities, or share insights into the sector/industry. In addition to the fair, there will be an opt-in speed networking session for businesses who may be looking for their next potential hire.
Event details:
10:30-11:30am: Business arrival and set up for careers fair
12:00-1:15pm: Networking lunch & careers fair – A limited number of stands are available and will be offered on a first come first served basis. Lunch vouchers will be provided for up to two delegates.
1:15-2:15pm: Speed networking session
If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact: employment@bcu.ac.uk

WEBINAR: Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder - calling all applicants
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:30
Following our recent announcement of the new innovation support programme, the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder, we are pleased to offer a discovery session to understand how the pilot phase of the programme will be delivered, and how it plans to help innovators:

Discover a scalable business model
Build a commercial proposition
Get ready for investment

Conveniently presented online, attendees will hear from Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence and lead facilitator of the Innovation Builder programme – Christian Kumar.
Christian will explain the purpose behind the three specific cohort groups, designed to best serve the exact needs of innovators from across academia and industry.
With limited places on each cohort group, we encourage anyone interested in becoming a cohort member of the programme to attend this discovery session, as Christian will also cover the guidelines and tips to a successful application*.
The three cohort groups, are:

Alpha Group – dedicated to researchers and academics that have a concept worthy of discussion to formulate the concept into a commercial pathway. Module “research to revenue” will be delivered through the Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence program, mainly online. Initial cohort intake max 40 companies.
Beta Group – looking for companies that are post concept and pre revenue. Applicants may have a company or received funding [either private or public]. These applicants will have a formed business and are looking for a corporate strategy to marry their clinical development plan. Initial cohort intake 20 companies.
Sigma Group – trading companies at any stage looking to scale internationally by funding or strategy. We will sit alongside the board guiding the growth of the underlying business. If these companies are not revenue generating, they will be seeking a series A £5m plus funding round. Initial cohort intake 10 companies.

With limited places available, we encourage anyone interested in joining the programme to attend this discovery session, to find out the application guidelines and tips to a successful application*. The webinar will allow for delegates to ask questions to both Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer and Christian Kumar, Entrepreneur in Residence, Medilink Midlands.
Who should attend?
This webinar is targeted towards innovators looking to find out more on how the Innovation Builder can support their innovation and pathway to commercialisation and investment readiness.
This is not aimed towards service providers, or those who have registered to be a delivery partner within the programme.
*applications will go live following the webinar session, and all information will be found here.

Speaker Profiles:

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

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

ONLINE EVENT: Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero – Call for Innovators!
2025-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join this webinar to learn about your chance to take part in NIHR’s Innovation for Healthcare Net Zero Programme. Designed to assist innovators from an early-stage in developing new technologies for Net Zero Healthcare, the programme will place an emphasis on practical and focused activities on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with embedding sustainability within innovation.
This webinar is a partnership between NIHR HRC Accelerated Surgical Care, Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and Pd-m.
Target Audience: MedTech innovators in the early-mid stage of development, with a focus on embedding environmentally sustainable practice into their innovations.
To register your free place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medilink Midlands Members Forum
2025-02-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Kimal, Unit 10A Clayfield Road, Worcester Six Business Park, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0AE, United Kingdom
The Medilink Midlands quarterly Member Forums are designed to allow members alongside the Medilink Midlands team the chance to connect and work together to generate ideas in supporting the member community and Med-Tech and Life Science sector.
A chance for members to ‘have a voice’, plus hear first-hand updates around Medilink Midlands activity.
The February Member Forum will include a recap of 2024 activities while looking ahead to 2025. With a new government in place, Medilink Midlands will lead the important discussion around ‘impact’ of these factors, delving into the direction of the Med-tech and Life Sciences sector and importantly how Medilink Midlands can continue to support its members. Speakers will be announced in due course.
Hosted by Patron Member, Kimal, an award-winning manufacturer and supplier of specialised procedure packs and vascular access devices to hospitals across the world. Member attendees will have an exclusive opportunity to participate in a tour of the Worcestershire facility.
Places are limited, and will be based on a first come first serve basis.
If the invite to this Medilink Midlands member only event hasn’t reached your inbox, please email events@medilinkmidlands.com to receive the details and booking link. Online registration is essential.

IN-PERSON EVENT: NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands - Launch Event 2025
2025-02-07 09:30 - 15:00 | De Montfort University, Leicester City Campus
Calling all aspiring non-medical researchers in Healthcare, Public Health, and Social Care! Are you a recent graduate (<5 years) eager to pursue a career in research? Or an employer looking to support applicants from your organisation?
This exciting event marks the official launch of the 2025 recruitment cycle for the NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands and celebrates the recipients of 2024 studentships. The day will feature a series of speaker sessions, including:

An overview of the NIHR INSIGHT Programme for the East Midlands and the funded studentships available for pursuing a Masters in Research.
Presentations from academic leads: Dr. Claire Diver, University of Nottingham, Research Methods MA, Professor Emma Wilson, University of Nottingham, Masters in Public Health (Health Research) MPH, and Dr. Sally Ruane, De Montfort University Leicester, Social Research (Health) MSc.
Insightful talks by 2024-funded students.
Discussions on the benefits and implications for employing organisations.
Afternoon workshops to guide applicants and provide advice to employers.

Keynote speakers include:
Professor Joanne Cooper – Deputy Director of Nursing Research for System Transformation at NHS England. With a longstanding commitment to advancing clinical academic opportunities for nurses, she has played a pivotal role in supporting career development in this essential field.
Professor Simon Mosey – Director of the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As Chair of the award-winning Your Entrepreneurs Scheme, Simon has helped develop entrepreneurial skills in over 6,000 academic researchers and technicians. His research focuses on responsible entrepreneurship and innovation in social, organisational, and environmental contexts.
Plus many more.
To register your place, and find out further information, please click here.

ONLINE: Phase-IV-AI Stakeholder Meeting
2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Nottingham Trent University is running an online event to gather user requirements (particularly focused on marketisation and stakeholder engagement) for Phase-IV-AI, an EU funded project developing a “Health Data Hub”, which provides access to the project’s data synthetisation services (DaaS) and multi-party computation services (MaaS).
The project will advance the current state-of-the-art data synthesis methods towards a more generalised approach of synthetic data generation and develop ML orchestration tools for a machine learning workflow using medical data. It will also develop metrics for testing and validation, as well as protocols that enable synthetic data generation without access to real-world data (through multi-party computation).
The project aims to provide:

Data as a Service (DaaS)

Core data generation technologies for data availability and reusability.
State of the art de-identification methods and anonymisation tools to support generative models for synthetic data generation with anonymisation, and data augmentation methods for providing on-demand data access.
Improved methods and technical pipelines for privacy-preserving data synthesis including different data formats such as Electronic Health Records and medical images.
Anonymous data on demand or from a repository.

Model as a Service (MaaS)

Privacy preserving machine learning orchestration tools for a machine learning workflow using medical data residing in hospitals and other healthcare institutions.
Easy to use and configurable data services to enable AI developers’ access to larger pools of decentralised de-identified data through multi-party computing.

Health Data Hub (HDH)

To foster innovators and end-users’ needs with a sustainable service for the DaaS and the MaaS.
Establish a Data Market – facilitating data sharing and monetisation including incentives-based provision of data to the services.
Integrate the data market and the data service ecosystem as a X-European health data hub in the European Health Data Space.

Results validated with real-world use-cases, focusing on lung cancer, prostate cancer and ischemic stroke.

This is also an opportunity for collaboration and data sharing across Europe, with distinct data sets providing additional perspectives for disease prediction.
The Ask
The area to focus on is using large (primary care) datasets for symptomatic detection, and to predict current or future disease risk. The project has existing models, and are developing new algorithms for comparison, but need to understand what users from different disciplines and backgrounds need from the system for it to be worthwhile.
In the first round of requirements development, they have worked with clinicians and academics, in the upcoming round would like to focus on the requirements of AI companies and developers. Your input is vital in shaping a system which will be relevant to your needs and will help to provide access to an ever-growing repository of health data.
REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE EVENT HERE.

ONLINE EVENT: NIHR i4i Connect 9 - Launch Webinar
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is a translational research funding scheme aimed at supporting SMEs to de-risk early-to-late stage medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and high-impact patient-focused digital health technologies for ultimate use in the NHS or social care settings.
The NIHR i4i Programme will launch the 9th round of its Connect awards on the 18th of February 2025.
Offering up to £150,000 per project over a 6-12 month period, its primary aim is to help SMEs get to a point where they can apply for further funding or to support projects at any stage of the translational research and development pathway to further de-risk them for follow-on investment.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30: Introduction to the Connect call, specification and application process
Pippa Gledhill, Senior Programme Manager NIHR i4i
10:30 – 11:25: Live Q&A
An opportunity for the audience to ask questions to the NIHR i4i Programme Team.
To register your place, please click here.

ONLINE EVENT: Introduction to Medical Device Security
2025-02-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Online
Coauthor by Hindsight, a developer-friendly compliance software solution for medical device development, is launching a new webinar series focused on medical device cybersecurity.
This new series of lunchtime webinars is designed to help medical device manufacturers, regulatory affairs professionals, and software developers navigate evolving cybersecurity requirements, including FDA, MDR, and IEC 81001-5 requirements.
The first webinar, taking place on Thursday, 13th February 2025, will address critical regulatory updates and QMS Integration; providing practical insights on how to embed cybersecurity within QMS and covering topics such as:

The latest regulatory requirements and their impact on cybersecurity.
The role of cybersecurity in patient safety and medical device compliance.
Common myths and misconceptions that could hinder regulatory approval.
Practical updates to SOPs and plans to align cybersecurity with QMS.

This 30-minute webinar is essential for professionals looking to ensure compliance while maintaining efficient development workflows. Attendees will benefit from expert insights from regulatory and software development specialists and a live Q&A session to address specific challenges. Led by Alan Parkinson, CEO, Hindsight Software, the webinar will be co-presented by Dr. Heather Carre-Skinner, a leading expert in Regulatory & Quality Compliance for Medical Devices and SaMD.
Coauthor by Hindsight will host additional sessions in this informative lunchtime series, covering:

Threat Modelling – How to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
Software Supply Chain & SBOMs – Managing vulnerabilities and compliance.
Security Testing – Penetration testing, threat verification, and secure code reviews.

Register today!
The webinar is free to attend, and places are limited. Register today at: https://www.coauthor.app/webinars

IN-PERSON EVENT: Partners & Pastries Networking
2025-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1B 4DA, United Kingdom
Network with TBAT Innovation at Pioneer Group’s new Life Sciences Hub in London
Medilink Midlands members have been allocated a limited number of tickets to join a dynamic networking event, hosted by TBAT Innovation and Pioneer Group, at the state-of-the-art Life Sciences Hub in Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London. This informal event will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, 27th February, providing a unique opportunity to connect with key stakeholders in the Life Sciences and MedTech sectors.
Take this chance to network with TBAT Innovation’s unique partner network, many of which support innovation and growth in the Life Sciences and MedTech industries. Whether you’re looking to explore collaborations, share insights, or gain valuable industry connections, this event offers a welcoming and engaging space to do so.
Schedule

Afternoon Refreshments
Welcome by TBAT Innovation – Sam Stephens, Director
Introduction to Pioneer Group – Miranda Knaggs, Director
Networking Opportunities
5 x 90 second Partner Pitches

Pioneer Group & Victoria House
Victoria House, a stunning Grade II listed building in Bloomsbury, offers state-of-the-art labs for cutting-edge scientific innovation. As part of Pioneer Group, Europe’s largest collective of scientists, technologist and entrepreneurs, it fosters business growth and collaboration through accelerator programmes, investment opportunities, and expert networks.
Travel Information
Being a Central London location, there are limited options for parking. Disabled parking bays are outside the building entrance for blue badge holders.
Parking: NCP public car park on Bloomsbury Square. The entrance is across the gardens from Victoria House
Cycling: secure bike storage is available on-site
By Tube: Holborn (Piccadilly Line, Centre Line) approx 3 minute walk
By Rail: Euston approx 19 minute walk. Kings Cross St Pancras 22 minute walk
Spaces are limited, therefore booking is essential. Maximum of 1 ticket per organisation due to demand. To register your place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Digital health business networking event: How is health data research driving better care?
2025-03-03 09:00 - 15:30 | Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre, 53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, B15 2RS
The West Midlands is a hub for life sciences that draws on the skills, capabilities and expertise of the University of Birmingham to access and analyse data to inform health service provision and outcomes that improve people’s lives.
Interested in exploring collaboration? Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with world-leading health, technology and data research experts and clinicians and discuss how health data research can unlock the region’s life sciences potential, improving health outcomes for all. From using health data research to improve healthcare products so they are ready to go to market to how AI and data-science is driving real-world evidence generation.
Confirmed speakers include:

Professor Alice Turner, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Honorary Consultant Respiratory Physician
Professor Elizabeth Sapey, Head of School of Medical Sciences, Director of PIONEER the Health Data Hub in acute care, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine and General Internal Medicine
Professor Alastair Denniston, Chair of Regulatory Science and Innovation, Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist
Professor Dipak Kotecha, Professor of Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging, Consultant Cardiologist
Professor Joht Singh Chandan, Clinical Professor of Public Health, Health Inequalities Lead at Birmingham Health Partners, Honorary Public Health Consultant
Professor Luigi Martini, Chief Executive Officer, Precision Health Technologies Accelerator, PHTA Ltd
Dr Palak Trivedi, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Hepatologist, Clinical Research Director for Industry Engagement

To register your free place, please click here.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Business Networking
2025-03-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Belgrave Postgraduate Centre, City Campus, Talbot St, Nottingham, NG1 5G
Join local SMEs at this exclusive free networking event designed to foster connections, share insights, and explore strategies for business growth. Gain valuable support in enhancing employment opportunities and leveraging social media for success in the workplace and beyond.

AGENDA
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm: Arrival & Registration.
5.00 pm – 5.20 pm: Welcome & Introductions Dr Mel Bull, NBS Director of Executive Education.
5.20 pm – 6.05 pm: Boosting Employee Engagement in SMEs – Dr Sarah Pass
This interactive workshop will provide SME leaders and managers with the tools and strategies to boost employee engagement using insights from the Engage for Success annual engagement survey. Tailored specifically for SMEs, the workshop will involve collaborative discussions to share experiences and explore actionable steps to address engagement challenges.
6.10 pm- 6.45 pm: Social Media Use in Work and Beyond – Dr Claire Taylor
This session focuses on the good, the bad and the ugly of social media use in and beyond work. We barely give it a second thought as it is so ingrained in its use which uniquely straddles both our social and working lives. On one hand these devices aid businesses to interconnect, communicate, and build productivity. Yet, on the other hand our personal use of these devices is somewhat more challenging which impacts on business reputation and may decrease the boundaries which previously existed between work and privacy. The session will explore the potential impact social media devices have on organisations, yourselves and the colleagues you work with. The aim is to help you develop strategies and people management approaches which will help you better control these devices in work.
6.50 pm – 7.00 pm: Closing remarks – Dr Mel Bull, NBS Director of Executive Education.
7.00pm – 7.30 pm: Networking with Light Refreshments.

Please complete the form linked here to register yourself on to the event.

IN-PERSON EVENT: Leicestershire Innovation Clinics
2025-03-11 | Charnwood Campus Loughborough, LE11 5RB, Charnwood Campus Loughborough, Loughborough, LE11 5RB, United Kingdom
A partnership between Medilink Midlands, The Institute for Precision Health – University of Leicester and Charnwood Campus Science Innovation and Technology Park offers expertise support to individuals or companies already in, or transitioning into, the life sciences, medtech, health tech sector within the locality of Leicester and Leicestershire. First launched in October 2022, the Innovation Clinic programme successfully provided innovators access to expertise across the University, NHS and business innovation support network, to supply a clear pathway on how to grow and develop their innovations.
We are delighted be holding another Innovation Clinic on Tuesday 11th March. Hosting these sector-specific workshops collaboratively, enables innovators to benefit from one-to-one discussions regarding the development of new products, from advice on funding and product development all the way through to engaging with the NHS, without having to engage with each organisation separately.

Expertise will include: Academic, clinical, IP, regulatory, clinical adoption, innovation test beds, signposting and sectoral networking opportunities.

Who should apply?

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

Interested in taking part?
If you would like to discuss your innovation project, new product development or understand the landscape, please complete this short online application form here. Please note individuals/companies can only attend one innovation clinic session throughout the series.

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

IN-PERSON EVENT: Medical Technology UK
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-13 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
Medical Technology UK is returning for 2025. Free to attend, this event is an excellent opportunity for medical device engineers to network, exhibit and learn. To view the full event details, please click here.
What’s on at Medical Technology UK 2025?

More than 130 specialist suppliers
Inspiring and educational two-day Learning Programme
Future of Medical Technology Innovation
Disruptive Innovators in MedTech
UK Women in MedTech Forum
Specialist presentations from Exhibitors
Unrivalled networking and business opportunities

Exhibitors
To view the full list of exhibitors so far, please click here.
Show Opening Times
Wednesday 12 March 2025 – 09.30am – 17.00pm
Thursday 13 March 2025 – 09.30am – 15.30pm
Location
Situated in the heart of the UK the Coventry Building Society Arena is within a two hour drive of 75% of the population. Easy access makes the Arena an ideal destination, with three train stations within 8 miles, Birmingham International Airport only a 20 minute drive away and London Euston 55 minutes by train. Ricoh Arena also has its own on-site railway station. To view more travel details, please click here.
To book your stand for 2025, contact Colin Martin
at colin.martin@medicaltechnologyuk.com
Interested in Visiting Medical Technology UK 2025?
REGISTER NOW for Free Entry to the Exhibition and Learning Programme

BioWales in London 2025
2025-03-12 08:30 - 17:00 | One Canada Square, Level39, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom
The annual MediWales BioWales in London event in partnership with Canary Wharf Group, Abel + Imray, Welsh Government and Development Bank of Wales.
The Welsh life science sector is a thriving and dynamic ecosystem, particularly in the last few years, there have been significant developments around clinical innovation, medtech and diagnostics.
This event provides a unique platform for exciting newinnovations and companies looking for investment and collaborations. With presentations from a variety of Welsh companies at various stages of their investor journey and an expert investor panel. We will also highlight NHS innovation and research collaboration opportunities, discussing clinical access, adoption and clinical trials.
Click to view event programme and book your place.

IN PERSON Event: WMHTIA & Business Awards Celebration Event
2025-03-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, CV35 9EW, United Kingdom
Join us for a double celebration as we honour the achievements of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) and announce the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025.
Hear first-hand how WMHTIA, a government-funded initiative, is fostering a thriving ecosystem for health and medtech innovation. Network with industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs, and be inspired by the success stories of companies transforming healthcare.
Show your support and congratulate the finalists of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards, as we will also be announcing the 2025 shortlist during the afternoon agenda.
Kindly hosted by our event partner Clarion Charlecote Pheasant Hotel in the beautiful surroundings of the Warwickshire countryside, this is a ‘must-attend’ event for businesses in the medtech and life sciences sector.

BOOKING INFORMATION
* The event is invitation-only.
*Bookings are strictly 1 representative per organisation on a first come first served basis to allow for as many organisations to join as possible.
*An invitation and link will be shared so that you can book your place to attend, if you think you might have missed the email, please contact events@medilinkmidlands.com and our team will be able to help.

Agenda
3pm Delegates Arrive
*Welcome drink served & canapes
*Networking
3:45pm Welcome from Medilink Midlands – Melanie Davidson
4pm WMHTIA overview – Dr Benjamin Roberts
4:15pm Guest speaker – Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations
4:45pm Business Awards finalist announcements
5:15pm Closing remarks
5:20pm Networking
6pm Depart

Speaker Information
Louise Ben-Nathan – LBN Innovations
Louise Ben-Nathan is the founder of LBN Innovations, a company dedicated to transforming cervical screening by replacing the speculum with a more ergonomic, patient-friendly digital medical device. Shocked that only 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix attend screenings—largely due to pain, discomfort, and embarrassment—Louise recognised an urgent unmet patient need. After 147 years with little innovation in the design of the speculum, she set out to create a device that works with the female body rather than against it, aiming to improve patient experiences and drive higher screening participation. Originally building a career in film and television, Louise was forced to step away from the industry after a major health event at 40, leading her down an unexpected path. Determined to turn her own challenges into positive change, she entered the world of FemTech to tackle inequalities in women’s healthcare. Since then, she has secured five grants, including the prestigious Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award, and is making significant strides in medical innovation. Passionate about improving access to healthcare, Louise is committed to ensuring that essential screenings are more comfortable, dignified, and accessible for all.

To read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project, click here.
For more information on the wider project, click here to visit the WMHTIA website.
This event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA, a project funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
