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...
Innovation & science seed fund
The UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (formerly known as the Rainbow Seed Fund) is a £40 million early-stage venture capital fund. Its purpose is to build and grow technology companies stemming from the UK’s research base. UKI2S provides long term, patient capital to technology start-ups that spin out of...
Net Zero Living: User focused design
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.8 million to support them in developing their net zero products or services. This funding is from Innovate UK. Competition opens: Tuesday 1 August 2023 Competition closes: Wednesday 4 October 2023 11:00am Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will...
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...
Announcing Partnership Opportunities for the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity 2024
The next annual Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (FOSAC) will be held between 5-16th February 2024. Now in its 9th year the festival is an established feature in the city and county, working with local communities, especially in areas of disadvantage, so people of all ages and backgrounds can...
Pivot into Space
The Midlands Aerospace Alliance is pleased to be working with the UK Space Agency and other stakeholders to support the space sector in our region. In the last decade, space has transformed into one of the UK’s fastest growing and most promising sectors. Trebling in size since 2010 the UK...
SBRI: Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia
Organisations can apply for a share of £6 million, inclusive of VAT, to develop or repurpose platform technologies. These technologies can be used as clinical tools to enable the bio-marker guided development of transformative dementia therapies. Competition opens: Monday 24 July 2023 Competition closes: Monday 4 September 2023 11:00am This is a Small...
SBRI Healthcare – Competition 20 – Autism and Learning Disabilities
Living with autism and a learning disability can be difficult for people and their families due to significant health inequalities these communities face, including lack of access to sufficient support and care. Despite attempts to tackle these challenges across a range of settings and services, the pressures on healthcare systems...