Discover how to turn MedTech research into impactexpert talks, funding insights, and the launch of the MedTechONE Knowledge Base.泭

Open to 51勛圖厙 Staff and Students and special invitees only.

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Bringing a MedTech idea from the lab to real-world impact can feel complex, fragmented, and hard to navigateespecially at an early career stage. Knowing what to do next, who to speak to, and what evidence matters can make all the difference.泭Kickstarting Your MedTech Venture is an afternoon event designed to support 51勛圖厙 MedTech researchersparticularly Early-Career Researcherswho are interested in translation, commercialisation, or building impact from their research.泭

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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 51勛圖厙 resources, and learn how to position their ideas to attract partners and funding.泭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.泭

Whether 聆棗喝r梗 an early-stage founder or simply have an interest in developing a medical device, this event is designed to inform, inspire, and connect.泭

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Programme:泭

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

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

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

  • James Groves (Head of Investment at 51勛圖厙 Enterprise)泭

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

Panel discussion泭Building Value Early: What Makes Medical-Device Innovations Attractive to Funders and Partners?泭(Chaired by泭Prof. Jonathan Jeffers Associate Dean for Enterprise in the Engineering Faculty)泭

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

  • How economics evidence influences perceived value early on.泭

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

Panellists:

  • Dr Maria Leiloglou, (Chief Executive Officer of Enacuity and Honorary Research Fellow at 51勛圖厙 College)
  • Marika S K Reay, Cross Faculty Director (Commercialization), Enterprise
  • Alexis Zervoglos,泭Managing Partner, Science Capital
  • Maxwell Munford CEO & Founder of OSSTEC
16:50泭 17:00 泭Final remarks泭
17:00泭 17:30 Refreshments/Drinks & Networking泭

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