Inclusive MKAI Global AI Ethics and Safety - People’s Summit 1st November 2023, hosted at the South Central Institute of Technology with Milton Keynes College Group. Rationale The MKAI Global AI Ethics and Safety - People’s Summit is an imperative, time-sensitive dialogue. Scheduled to run concurrently with the Global AI...
Cancer Research Horizons Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards nominations now open!
Calling all cancer innovators and entrepreneurs! Looking for an opportunity to showcase your work and receive sector-wide recognition, financial awards and the chance to inspire the next generation of academic entrepreneurs? Nominations are now open for the Cancer Research Horizons Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards until 10 January. The awards will...
The West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA)
We are delighted to announce the launch of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) and share our involvement in the project, which aims to help and support new healthcare technologies in their drive towards commercialisation.The WMHTIA has received £14 million in funding from the West Midlands Combined Authorities’ Innovation Accelerator which...
OPEN CALL: Revolutionizing Biosensing: Instant Detection within Aerosol Collector Substrates
Timely detection and identification of airborne pathogens or hazardous materials is crucial for an integrated systems-based response to a malicious release. This allows for quick implementation of measures to ensure safety. One common method for collecting airborne materials is via the capture of air samples onto filters, followed by removal...
SURVEY: Life Science Skills Needs
The University of Leicester are reaching out to UK Medtech, Healthtech and Biotech sector companies to better understand your training and skills needs. Here at University of Leicester, School of Engineering, we are developing exciting new IET/IPEM accredited degree courses in Biomedical Engineering (undergraduate and postgraduate) with modules ranging from...
RESOURCE: Leveraging Life Sciences for National Security
The Defence and Security Accelerator can help you explore new avenues for your Life Sciences research and products The Life Sciences field holds great potential for innovation in National Security. With advancements in biotechnology and medical research, the UK defence sector is already benefitting from new developments in areas such...
SUPPORT: The ICURe programme
ICURe is a pre-accelerator programme for researchers. This programme is designed to help explore the commercial application and potential of UK research.Within the ICURe programme, we have developed a range of funding and commercialisation training with industry experts, and this is delivered via our 4 key programmes; ICURe Engage, ICURe...
TOOLKIT: Sustainable procurement – delivering local economic, social and environmental priorities
Executive summary Sustainable procurement is a process whereby organisations meet their needs for goods, services, works and utilities in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organisation, but also to society and the local economy, whilst...
SURVEY: Quarterly Business Report Q3 2023
The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Quarterly Business Report survey for Q3 launches today. The report, sponsored by Birmingham City University, is the most comprehensive regular report of its kind in the city region, offering an up-to-date snapshot of the performance of the Greater Birmingham business community. Each participant...
FUNDING: The Global Business Innovation Programme – Focus on Advanced Therapies Sweden
Innovate UK is inviting ambitious companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme. Delivered by Innovate UK EDGE, the programme consists of a preparation phase, followed by a 5-day tailored visit to Sweden with the opportunity to meet and collaborate with key stakeholders and experts developing Advanced Therapy Medicinal...