Why Canada? Canada has a rich ecosystem for biomanufacturing R&D and investment. It has specific strengths in RNA production, cell and gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and related delivery systems. With world-class academics, many R&D intensive SMEs, and clinical trial and manufacturing infrastructure, it is an ideal collaboration partner for the...
The 11th Dongsheng Cup International Entrepreneurship Competition
In the congratulation remarks for Zhongguancun Forum, President of China Xi Jinping stressed that in today’s world the development of science and technology must have a global vision, grasp the pulse of the time and closely follow the new requirements put forward by life. China attaches great importance to scientific...
Opportunity to be a Beta Test User for TopDoctors Online Platform
Their platform aims to be seamless between employees and occupational health needs, helping with prevention and promoting healthcare plans, with supportive recovery plans and a seamless portal to handle ESA, SSP and other OH Certificates. As a beta user, SMEs will have access to the platform before it is launched to...
An A-Z of Medical Device Development: Acronyms, Regulatory & Technical Terms
The regulations and literature surrounding medical device development are packed with acronyms and technical terms, assuming a shared understanding of key industry requirements and processes. With so many governmental certifications and regulatory bodies overseeing the safe design, production and marketing of these products worldwide, the use of abbreviations and technical terms can...
Medipex NHS Innovation Awards and Showcase
How to enter The 2023 Medipex NHS Innovation Awards are now open for entries. Entries must be led by an NHS organisation from anywhere in the UK (or a CIC that delivers NHS services); collaborative projects with universities or industry are encouraged, but any prize we may decide to offer...
Health Inequalities Targeted Call (HITC)
Health Inequalities Targeted Call (HITC) is now open for applications. Who can apply? The HITC is open to applicants from any background, including SMEs, clinical entrepreneurs and academia, with innovations of any type that solve a problem for the NHS. Applications will be accepted from individuals as well as teams. To be...
Expression of Interest: DBT Midlands trade mission to Medica 2023
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is pleased to announce that we will be taking a delegation of companies from the English Regions to MEDICA, Düsseldorf, Germany. Click here to register
Healthtech: Mapping the UK Sector
Introduction The Office for Life Sciences has commissioned a flagship initiative which aims to assess the sector's contribution through manufacturing and research and development (R&D) activities across the United Kingdom. As part of this project, KPMG, with the support of the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), has released a...
Digital Inhaler Innovations
Background The WMAHSN would like to support improved care and outcomes for asthma patients. Asthma accounts for 60,000 hospital admissions and 200,000 bed days per year in the UK1. 90% of NHS spend on asthma goes on medicines2. However, when these medicines are not used correctly, they can contribute to...
Register medical devices to place on the market
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. All medical devices, including IVDs, custom-made devices and systems or procedure packs, must be registered with the MHRA before they can be placed on the market in Great Britain...