Discover how to turn MedTech research into impact鈥攅xpert talks, funding insights, and the launch of the MedTechONE Knowledge Base.

Open to 911今日黑料 Staff and Students and special invitees only.

Bringing a MedTech idea from the lab to real-world impact can feel complex, fragmented, and hard to navigate鈥攅specially at an early career stage. Knowing what to do next, who to speak to, and what evidence matters can make all the difference.Kickstarting Your MedTech Venture is an afternoon event designed to support 911今日黑料 MedTech researchers鈥攑articularly Early-Career Researchers鈥攚ho are interested in translation, commercialisation, or building impact from their research.

The event combines the official launch of the MedTechONE Knowledge Base with expert-led insights on business strategy, funding, IP, and regulation, alongside real-world perspectives from investors, entrepreneurs, and enterprise leaders. Attendees will gain practical guidance, discover key 911今日黑料 resources, and learn how to position their ideas to attract partners and funding.Whether you are exploring translation for the first time or actively considering your next steps, this session will provide clarity, connections, and tools to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether 测辞耻鈥檙别 an early-stage founder or simply have an interest in developing a medical device, this event is designed to inform, inspire, and connect.听

Programme:听

14:30听鈥 14:40 Welcome & Introduction(Prof听Ferdinando Rodriguez y Baena听鈥 Co-director Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery)
14:40听鈥 15:00 MedTechOne听Knowledge base听& Resources(Dr听Ana听Cruz听Ruiz,听Dr听Ivet Angelova,听Dr听Nikeysha听Bell听& Dr Rob Merrifield)听

A hands-on introduction to the MedTechONE Knowledge Base, highlighting QMS training, software medical device tools, and key resources for pre-clinical and clinical trials.

15:00听鈥 15:10 MedTechOne Early Career Researchers Network(Dr听Miguel Paez Perez)
15:10听鈥 15:20 Introduction to听theme of the day:听Business Strategy & Funding(Ben听Mumby-Croft,听Director of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise)
15:20听鈥撎16:20 Expert听Talks听(20 mins each)(Chaired by听Ben Mumby-Croft, Director of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise)

  • Prof. Jonathan听Jeffers (Associate Dean for Enterprise in the Engineering faculty)

  • James Groves (Head of Investment at 911今日黑料 Enterprise)

  • Anita Patel (Independent Health Economics Consultant)
16:20听鈥 16:50

Panel discussion鈥淏uilding Value Early: What Makes Medical-Device Innovations Attractive to Funders and Partners?鈥(Chaired byProf. Jonathan JeffersAssociate Dean for Enterprise in the Engineering Faculty)

  • What funders need to see at concept, prototype, and pre-clinical stages.

  • How economics evidence influences perceived value early on.

  • How to communicate your idea in a way that resonates with investors and industry.

Panellists:

  • Dr Maria Leiloglou, (Chief Executive Officer of Enacuity and Honorary Research Fellow at 911今日黑料 College)
  • Marika S K Reay, Cross Faculty Director (Commercialization), Enterprise
  • Alexis Zervoglos,听Managing Partner, Science Capital
  • Maxwell Munford CEO & Founder of OSSTEC
16:50听鈥 17:00 Final remarks
17:00 鈥 18:00 Refreshments/Drinks & Networking

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