Medilink Midlands, working in partnership with our Entrepreneur in Residence Christian Kumar, has launched the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder programme, designed to help founders discover a scalable business model for their new innovation.
A highly practical programme, and not a series of theoretical course of lectures, the programme will comprise online events, coaching, peer networks/learning and one-to-one access to an expert network of leading sector experts and investors.
To find out more we are running two Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder Ideation Workshops, 7th November at Charnwood Campus and 8th November in the West Midlands (booking information for the 8th will be available soon).
Programme:
10:00am – Registration, Refreshments and Networking
10:30am – Welcome, Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer, Medilink Midlands
10:35am – Launch details of the Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder, Christian Kumar, Entrepreneur in Residence, Medilink Midlands
12:00pm – Networking
12:30pm – Finish
Open to all those interested in entering the programme or those interested in becoming an Innovation Builder Delivery Partner.
Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park have kindly provided the conference room for the event to take place and we are pleased that Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute are supporting this event. The Charnwood Campus Life Sciences Talent and Skills Institute is a collaborative endeavour between industry and educational partners to address the short- and long-term skills requirements.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE ONLINE*
*Please note registration for this event closes at 5pm on Thursday 31st October.
Meet the Facilitator – Christian Kumar, Chief Executive Office, Medtech Makers Lab
Christian brings his extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking and wealth management. This has been gained over three decades of dedicated involvement in driving strategic growth for various enterprises to help support the ambitions of Medilink Midlands members as they strive to commercialise their own innovations.
Throughout his career, Christian has honed a profound understanding of strategic growth across diverse sectors, and is proud to have played a pioneering role in developing “demand-based” business modelling.
Christian thrives in the dynamic realms of Corporate Finance and Investment Banking, evident in his impressive portfolio encompassing six companies and over 22 investments across sectors such as Leisure, Med Tech, Construction, and Energy.
Currently, he is actively engaged in supporting universities and governmental bodies in devising strategic inbound investment initiatives. His role involves shaping comprehensive expansion strategies that harmonise with their overarching goals, fostering growth and innovation within these institutions.