By Geraldine Johnson, Managing Director of Medilink Midlands Member Eumar Technology I truly believe small and medium organisations can transform the UK economy at times like these – where political and economic turmoil dominate the headlines and decision making in equal measure. SMEs, like ourselves at Eumar Technology, make up...
Medilink Midlands hosts first HIVE event as part of Innovation Builder programme
Innovators from around the world gathered at Medilink Midlands’ first Innovation Builder HIVE event, pitching groundbreaking ideas as part of the organisation’s new Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder (MMIB) programme.https://youtu.be/X8nZJ-IgflUhttps://youtu.be/YJfWZzjVQfghttps://youtu.be/NI5XaF0-zGEThe event provided a platform for founders to showcase their innovations to industry-leading service providers from Medilink Midlands’ membership network. Attendees also...
UKHAIC opens Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) funding call
The FTMA is intended to support secondments and other activities that contribute to the mobility and development of researchers and technical professionals in academia and other sectors (industry, healthcare, charities etc.). The UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium supports researchers to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries and collaborate across sectors to formulate...
Automotive start-up wins Minerva Pitch Up at this year’s Venturefest West Midlands
The man behind the wheel of a company that has developed the world’s first cloud-based simulation software for vehicle suspension and chassis development is the winner of this year’s hugely competitive Minerva Pitch Up competition. Raoul Popescu-Ghimis, chief executive of RACE Solutions, was chosen as the winner of this year’s gruelling Dragons...
Bruntwood SciTech marks completion of £4.5m transformation of iconic Centre City
The UK’s largest dedicated property platform serving the growth of the nation's science, tech and innovation sectors, Bruntwood SciTech announces the completion of its £4.5m redevelopment of Centre City. The work has seen the iconic Birmingham landmark transformed into a central hub for the city’s high-growth businesses, delivering cutting-edge workspaces and high-quality wellness...
Hospital Direct secures new trademark
Clun-based patient handling equipment provider Hospital Direct has officially secured a trademark for its product line, the Satin In-Bed Assistance (SIBA®) range. The development underscores the company’s role in developing innovative patient care solutions for professional and home settings. Celebrating its 28th anniversary, family-owned Hospital Direct has been supplying manual...
How Leicester charity Hope Against Cancer is attracting millions of pounds of cancer research investment in region
Hidden away in the heart of England there is a small charity called Hope Against Cancer that is helping to change lives around the world. The Hope Against Cancer model works on three core principles: Discover, Deliver and Share. These concepts work in concert to build a foundation of innovative...
New Chair for Health Innovation West Midlands
Health Innovation West Midlands has announced that their new Chair will be Jonathan Pearson, a highly experienced health business leader. Jonathan has been the Chair of Birmingham Health Partners for the last 18 months and is a co-founder and Chair of Virtue Health Group, which provides technology-enabled hospital level care...
ValiRx and Inaphaea announce new appointments
Life science innovation company ValiRx has announced the appointment of a Director of Research and expanded the lab team of its research subsidiary, Inaphaea BioLabs. Michelle Barnard joins ValiRx to head up the company’s scientific programmes and coordinate client projects with Inaphaea BioLabs, providing technical and commercial expertise and oversight....
Finalists announced for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025
Organisations from across the medtech and life sciences community have been recognised as finalists for the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025. The announcement was made at a Medilink Midlands networking event on 13 March, held in partnership with the West Midlands Health Tech Accelerator (WMHTIA). The event celebrated the achievements...