The Campaign will be attending the international MedTech conference, MEDICA 2024. The Invest in UK University R&D Midlands Campaign will

1. showcase the region’s university, science and innovation strengths at a global event to potential investors and current partners (industry, government, universities).
2. To demonstrate that by acting collectively, we can more effectively leverage our global connections to alumni, industry and university partners.
3. To engage a targeted set of potential investors with appropriately selected university-led investment opportunities (i.e. Midlands Mindforge/ Sector propositions)
4. To provide our academics, universities spin-outs and regional partners with a high-profile platform to support and further their own investment, research and innovation priorities.

 

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About MEDICA

With >5,300 exhibitors from ~70 countries and 83,000 visitors MEDICA in Düsseldorf is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world.

A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health as well as physiotherapy/orthopaedic technology and medical consumables are presented.

The extensive programme of forums, conferences and shows provides opportunities for interesting presentations and discussions with experts and politicians, and also includes pitches of new products.
There are five spheres (themes) for MEDICA:

• Med tech and devices
• Digital Health
• Lab & Diagnostics
• Physiotech
• Disposables

The COMPAMED conference (complex high-tech solutions) runs in parallel.

 

Get Involved

The Campaign will be working with the Midlands Engine Partnership, West Midlands Growth Company and the East Midlands County Combined Authority  

Please select a Mission Point of Contact for you institution and email invest@midlandsinnovation.org.uk to register for the weekly Mission Development meetings. 

The Campaign will be scoping Berlin Falling Walls 2024. The Invest in UK University R&D Midlands Campaign will

1. Scope out the Falling Walls Science Summit as a possible priority option for the 2025 Campaign programme for engagement with German investors and partners
2. Take up the invitation of the Secretary of State and the British Embassy in Germany to host a roundtable on behalf of the Campaign to promote inward investment into university R&D, bilateral relations at a regional level, FP10 and strategic innovation relations
3. Showcase the region’s university, science and innovation strengths at a global event to potential investors and current partners (industry, government, universities) in Berlin
4. Attend and participate in the Falling Walls Science Summit Circle at a senior level.
5. Provide our academics and regional partners with a high-profile platform to support and further their own investment, research and innovation priorities.

 

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About Falling Walls

The Falling Walls Science Summit has established itself as a pivotal event for the global scientific community. Held annually from November 7th to 9th in Berlin, the summit convenes leading scientists, policymakers, and innovators to discuss groundbreaking research and address pressing global challenges. 

 

Get Involved

The Campaign will be working with the Midlands Engine Partnership, West Midlands Growth Company and the East Midlands County Combined Authority  

Please select a Mission Point of Contact for you institution and email invest@midlandsinnovation.org.uk to register for the weekly Mission Development meetings. 

The Campaign will be attending SWITCH, the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2024. In collaboration with Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the British High Commission in Singapore, UKRI and Innovate UK, the Invest in UK University R&D Midlands Campaign will

1. Showcase and promote research collaborations with Singaporean partners, innovation strengths and R&D investment opportunities as part of the Midlands presence in the Global Pavilion at SWITCH, the most significant event of its kind in ASEAN attended by 22k+ delegates.
2. Network and engage with senior investors, government, university and industry partners; including events targeted at VIP alumni of Midlands universities and hosted at Eden Hall, the British High Commissioner’s residence

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View the 2024 Programme

 

About SWITCH

Singapore’s preeminent week of Science, Innovation and Technology – used as a milestone for all major government agencies, funders, universities and tech companies to come together and as the culmination of major programmes like the Slingshot Prize

Location: Marina Bay Sands

Partners of the event include international countries (and their research agencies), global blue-chips and investment companies. All Singaporean research funders, agencies and universities have a presence.

 

Get Involved

The Campaign will be working with the Midlands Engine Partnership, DSIT, UKRI, Innovate UK, West Midlands Growth Company and the East Midlands County Combined Authority  

Please select a Mission Point of Contact for you institution and email invest@midlandsinnovation.org.uk to register for the weekly Mission Development meetings.