Join Medilink Midlands Entrepreneur in Residence, Christian Kumar for this Innovation and Funding Masterclass.
The masterclass will include:
– Changing Landscape of Capital
– Innovation Challenges, including Tactical Road Mapping
– Presenting your idea
– Delivering the perfect pitch
This masterclass is set to be lively and will present many take aways for yourself/business, avoid disappointment and book your free place today.
Open for all companies from research to revenue generating.
At this event we will also be joined by Richard Fallon, CEO of the Technology Supply Chain (TSC), he will be presenting on “How to Access and Maximise the Grants, Innovation Funding and Support Available”, covering:
- The Myths and Facts About Grants
- The Basics You Must Have in Place
- Local Grants- a run-down of the local grants available to you
- National Programmes Offering Grants
- NIHR Grants
- Innovate UK Grants and Loans
- Innovation Funding- Additional support
- Funded Support Programmes
- Putting it All Together for Maximum Benefit
Speaker Profiles:
Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, MedTech Makers Lab and Entrepreneur in Residence at Medilink Midlands
Christian, a seasoned professional, transitioned from a successful career in investment banking to become a trailblazing innovator and lecturer. In 2019, he established the MedTech Makers Lab, pioneering pathways for global medical technology innovations to thrive in the Midlands. Christian imparts his expertise as an innovation management instructor at six universities spanning five countries and facilitates acceleration labs throughout the EU. His teachings cover strategic roadmapping and funding strategies, empowering companies to navigate the dynamic landscape of innovation. With a passion for transforming ideas into reality, Christian continues to shape the future of MedTech and innovation worldwide.
Dr Richard Fallon, CEO, Technology Supply Chain (TSC)
Richard is the founder of the Technology Supply Chain, co-founder of the Innovation Awards and Chair of SPR. The Technology Supply Chain is a membership for West Midlands manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses. The TSC is a Community Interest Company that connects its members with grants, fully funded support and new opportunities. Their vision is to create a golden age for manufacturing, engineering and technology companies in the West Midlands. Their mission is to help their members to innovate, grow and prosper using the grants, fully funded projects and support available from local universities, organisations, funders and businesses.
The TSC is delighted to be a partner in the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator. The WMHTIA is focused on helping companies drive their technologies towards market success. Richard is also the co-Founder of the Innovation Awards. These annual awards recognise, celebrate and reward those companies, organisations and individuals dedicated to innovation. Richard is also the Chair of SPR which connects companies with talent in the West Midlands. SPR donates 100% of its profits to West Midlands charities. Working with Steps to Work, they deliver over £779,600 of social impact per week.
To read more about Medilink Midlands’ role within the WMHTIA project, click here.
For more information on the wider project, click here to visit the WMHTIA website.
This event forms part of the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) event series. Medilink Midlands are one of a consortium of delivery partners for the WMHTIA, a project funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Innovate UK and West Midlands Combined Authority (part of City Regions).
