Nottingham City Council, in collaboration with key partners, is set to host a milestone event that will shape the future of business support in Nottingham City. The "Future of UK SPF Business Support in Nottingham City" event is poised to gather local businesses, industry leaders, and partners for a day...
NHS Initiates World First Diabetes Programme
Tens of thousands of people in England living with early onset type 2 diabetes will benefit from more intensive and targeted care, thanks to a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS. Around 140,000 people aged 18 to 39 years old will receive additional tailored health checks from healthcare...
MTM Products partners with CarbonQuota to accelerate their sustainability journey.
MTM Products, one of the leading UK industrial graphics suppliers, has announced a strategic partnership with CarbonQuota, a print and packaging carbon measurement and reduction specialist. The partnership reflects MTM’s firm commitment to delivering a more energy-efficient and carbon-reduced operation. Catering to a diverse range of industries, MTM supplies original...
XCAM Jointly Awarded Funding To Strengthen UK Space Sector Partnerships
UK based XCAM Ltd, world leaders in specialist digital camera systems, have jointly been awarded grant funding from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) via its International Bilateral Fund (IBF) - Phase 1. The funded project is being led by the Open University (OU) working with the Indian Space Research Organisation...
Two Key Appointments for Medilink Midlands
Life science industry organisation Medilink Midlands has announced the permanent appointment of Melanie Davidson as Chief Executive Officer, and Andrea Dawson as Chief Financial and Operating Officer. Having both fulfilled their roles in an interim capacity since March 2023, Melanie and Andrea are now permanently appointed to their new positions....
A spotlight on Medilinks Partner & Relationship Manager: Jo Bekis
Jo Bekis, joined the Medilink Midlands team in 2023, and brings with her a wealth of skills to support our membership community. Jo is prioritising time to meet with all of our Patrons and Members, to understand their business, any challenges they may be facing, and how best Medilink Midlands...
Meet the Medilink Midlands Head of Innovation: Jo Maltby
To say Jo Maltby is a Medilink Midlands Head of Innovation somewhat belies her passion and enthusiasm for her role within the organisation. Jo is a motivator, an unswerving supporter, an enabler. Her lead on life sciences and med-tech innovation projects has, and does, help project and drive start-ups and...
West Midlands Innovation Accelerator Opens for Business
Funding streams from a new £33 million initiative to turbo charge innovation across the West Midlands and to bolster the region’s research and development capability were officially launched today (Wednesday July 12). The West Midlands Innovation Accelerator is now inviting forward looking businesses to take advantage of the portfolio of...
Medilink Midlands delivers £3.5m of funding to East Midlands life sciences companies
Organisations came together to join Medilink Midlands in celebrating the success delivered under the three ERDF funded programmes, INSTILS, SoLSTICE and ACTIS and to find out what is next for the region. Interim Chief Executive, Melanie Davidson, advised that a total of £3.5m in grants was achieved. This funding was...
STEM teachers invited to development day with talks from sector leaders
STEM teachers and school staff from across the region attended a life sciences industry day at Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park focused on highlighting careers opportunities for students within the sector. This immersive event in collaboration with the LLEP Careers Hub was developed to assist teachers and teaching...