Exclusive invitation for Medilink Midlands members.
Join us on 22nd July as we showcase our new international service offer.
Jo Bekis, Head of Partnerships at Medilink Midlands will highlight a Multi City Trade Mission opportunity during October 2024 with wrap around services and travel funding for those members who are seeking to expand into the USA and Canadian market.
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand what the offer includes:
- Recap on international supporting services
- Overview of the Trade Mission
- The opportunities in USA/Canada
- Travel funding up to 70%
- Q&A
Joining us from Innovate UK, Claire Gregory, will explain the funding opportunity and process including what it can be used for and the application process. Members will also hear from Raj Theper from the UK Export Academy who will share how they can support your journey of exporting and expanding your overseas market. Plus, Andrea Collins, from the Global Export Department, covering funding via Ashfield district council AAG and free ‘Export for Readiness’ reviews.
City of Mentor, Ohio, USA
The City of Mentor, a regional economic hub just east of Cleveland, Ohio, is home to numerous medtech/biotech firms, including the STERIS Corporation. For the last six years, the City of Mentor has enjoyed a relationship with Medilink Midlands to assist those looking further explore operating in the US market. We specialize in a concierge-based approach to business relationship building, introducing companies to a world-class and affordable healthcare ecosystem in Northeast Ohio, partnering with internationally known entities like the Cleveland Clinic, and companies across the region to find matchmaking opportunities for international companies, and providing soft-landing experience and various incentives to companies looking to establish a North American presence. Click here to find out more on City of Mentor.
Brampton, Canada
Brampton is a city that embraces the world. We have a talented, diverse and youthful workforce.
We are a fast-growing and vibrant city located in the Greater Toronto Area in the middle of Canada’s innovation corridor. Brampton is attracting talent and investment from around the world and business is booming.
Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school is under construction in Brampton, bringing health care innovation and inspiring a focus on growing our MedTech sector guided by the City’s new MedTech taskforce. Brampton is home to industry giants, including Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Dynacare, Taro Pharmaceuticals and Canon.
40% of Canada’s Life Sciences companies are in the Greater Toronto Area and Brampton is on the cusp of an exiting phase of growth. Click here to find out more on Brampton.
There will be a Q&A session with the full panel to answer any of your questions on this new service, the opportunity, ongoing support, funding, and regulation.
In the first instance, following the webinar, attendees will be invited to complete an online Expression of Interest to join this exciting Trade Mission led by Medilink Midlands.
Please note, we have 8 company places available, which will be offered on a first come first served basis (who meet the criteria) with priority given to Medilink Midlands members. *terms apply for the travel fund and is led by our funded partners.
To find out more about the benefits of joining our Medilink Midlands community, visit >>> https://www.medilinkmidlands.com/membership-benefits/
Who should attend?
Targeted towards established businesses who have been trading for 3 years +, and ready to start exporting or already exporting.