Neupulse, a University of Nottingham spinout, has secured a 500,000 GBP equity investment through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, facilitated by appointed fund manager for the East and South East Midlands, Mercia Ventures. Founded in 2021 by husband and wife team, Professors Stephen and Georgina Jackson, with Dr Barbara Morera at the University...
What are the current investment trends in the life sciences sector?
Research conducted by Pioneer Group sheds light on the current investment trends shaping the life sciences landscape, offering insights into where capital is being allocated and what it means for the sector. The fall in venture capital investment levels over recent years has caused some concern in the real estate...
Kings College London utilises Interactive Software technology
A team from Kings College London, Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology have employed Interactive Software’s Achiever LIMS as a laboratory information management system to replace their decades old, Microsoft Access database. The new LIMS was needed for their prestigious TwinsUK cohort, the UK’s largest adult twin registry and the most clinically detailed...
Lil-Lets achieves product success at Made for Mum Awards
Lil-Lets has won several awards at the Made for Mum Awards in March. The leading innovator in feminine care products received three accolades in the following categories: New Parent Skincare and Toiletries Maternity Intimate Wipes (Bronze) Reusable absorbency & period product Maternity Maxi Pads (Gold) Maternity Pantyliners (Silver) Additionally, the...
Aircraft robotics pioneer True Position Robotics raises £1m to support business expansion
The British Business Bank has announced the first deal from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II with a £1m equity investment in Nottingham-based True Position Robotics (TBR). The deal was facilitated by the appointed fund manager for the East and South East Midlands, Mercia Ventures, and legal advice was provided...
Medilink Midlands member spotlight: VUIT
Created from a unique blend of analytic capability and operational expertise, VUIT brings healthcare data across the NHS to life through its unique online portal. The data analytics and visualisation specialist has produced a comprehensive population health management solution with customisable visuals that is helping health and social care professionals...
ALM Translations is providing voiceover and subtitle translation services
Foreign language voiceover translation and video subtitling services are in increasing demand. Do you need health and safety videos, marketing and promotional videos, product videos, or any kind of training videos communicated to your international employees and customers? ALM Translations has noticed a recent surge in requests for these two...
Upperton Pharma Solutions adds large-scale processing following MHRA Approval at Nottingham Facility
Upperton Pharma Solutions, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) inspection at its newly commissioned 50,000 sq ft development and GMP manufacturing facility in Nottingham. This milestone inspection, conducted by the UK Government’s regulatory...
Region’s Chambers of Commerce takes West Midlands business views to the heart of Government
The views of West Midlands businesses were delivered to the heart of Government yesterday as the region’s three Chambers of Commerce presented the findings of key economic report in Parliament. In the week that newly-elected MPs were sworn in to Westminster, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce - in partnership with...
International showcase activities and MTI Expo 2024
International showcase activities and MTI Expo 2024 From 3-6 June 2024, Medilink Midlands hosted a range of activities to foster greater connections between the Midlands medtech sector and international opportunities. Key takeaways included: New international connections to develop & grow your sales, customers and supply chain. Understanding of new markets:...