Shaping Tomorrow’s Life Sciences Leaders.
What is the Future Talent Laboratory?
The Future Talent Laboratory (FTL) is a sector focused innovation and career development programme designed to nurture the next generation of talent interested in careers across life sciences, medtech, and health. It provides insight into research, industry, and entrepreneurial pathways, while connecting participants directly with professionals and organisations shaping the sector.
Our mission is to prepare students and postgraduates for life after graduation – equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and connections to thrive across entrepreneurial, research, and industrial career paths.
Our vision
Grow the life sciences sector by investing in future talent.
- Retain and support regional talent to flourish within the Midlands and East of England ecosystem.
- Connect students and graduates to national and international networks, employers, and opportunities.
Who is it for?
The FTL is open to students, postgraduates, and early-career professionals interested in:
- Research careers – supporting those pursuing academic research.
- Industrial roles – for individuals seeking careers in medtech, pharma, regulatory, or IP organisations.
- Entrepreneurial paths – for innovators ready to explore spin-outs, start-ups, or their own ventures.
How we support you
Through a combination of online resources, in-person and virtual events, expert mentoring, and access to data insights, the FTL helps you build confidence and capability in the sector.
- Training Hub: interactive training materials, video tutorials, and a knowledge library.
- Opportunities Board: jobs, internships, and research collaborations.
- Mentoring: 1-2-1 guidance from life sciences experts.
- Events: invitations to industry led, sector-focused events and workshops, including; Innovation Day, and MT Expo.
- Networking Forum: peer-to-peer discussion threads and moderated forums.
- Insights Library: regional data and innovation trends for study and validation.
For employers & supporters
We invite Medilink Midlands patrons, partners, and members to join the FTL ecosystem and help us shape future talent.
Ways to get involved
- Provide resources – share documentation, guides, and sector-specific knowledge.
- Host industrial workshops – run webinars, share career insights, or conduct mock interviews.
- Offer mentoring – support the next generation through 1-2-1 sessions.
- Sponsor the Programme – help us scale our impact through tailored sponsorship packages
University of Warwick Student Application Form, click here: Future Talent Lab Expression of Interest Form
Anglia Ruskin University Student Application Form, click here: Sign In | Handshake
