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

Open to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 navigate—especially at an early career stage. Knowing what to do next, who to speak to, and what evidence matters can make all the difference.ÌýKickstarting Your MedTech Venture is an afternoon event designed to support ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ MedTech researchers—particularly Early-Career Researchers—who are interested in translation, commercialisation, or building impact from their research.Ìý

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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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ resources, and learn how to position their ideas to attract partners and funding.ÌýWhether 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.Ìý

Whether ²â´Ç³Ü’r±ð an early-stage founder or simply have an interest in developing a medical device, this event is designed to inform, inspire, and connect.Ìý

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Programme:Ìý

14:30 – 14:35 Welcome & Introduction(ProfÌýFerdinando Rodriguez y BaenaÌý– Co-director Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery)
14:35Ìý– 15:05 MedTechOneÌýKnowledge baseÌý& ResourcesÌý(DrÌýAnaÌýCruzÌýRuiz,ÌýDrÌýIvet Angelova & DrÌýNikeyshaÌýBell)ÌýÌý

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.Ìý
15:05Ìý– 15:10 MedTechOne Early Career Researchers NetworkÌý(DrÌýMiguel Paez Perez)Ìý
15:10Ìý– 15:15 ÌýIntroduction toÌýtheme of the day:ÌýBusiness Strategy & FundingÌý(BenÌýMumby-Croft,ÌýDirector of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise)Ìý
15:15Ìý–Ìý16:20 ExpertÌýTalksÌý(20 mins each)Ìý(Chaired byÌýBen Mumby-Croft, Director of Entrepreneurship, Enterprise)Ìý

  • Prof. JonathanÌýJeffers (Associate Dean for Enterprise in the Engineering faculty)Ìý

  • James Groves (Head of Investment at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Enterprise)Ìý

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

Panel discussionÌý“Building Value Early: What Makes Medical-Device Innovations Attractive to Funders and Partners?â€Ìý(Chaired byÌýProf. Jonathan Jeffers – Associate Dean for Enterprise in the Engineering Faculty)Ìý

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

  • How economics evidence influences perceived value early on.Ìý

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

Panellists:

  • Maria Leiloglou, (Chief Executive Officer of Enacuity and Honorary Research Fellow at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College)
  • Marika S K Reay, Cross Faculty Director (Commercialization), Enterprise
  • Alexis Dormandy, Managing Partner, Science Capital
  • Maxwell Munford CEO & Founder of OSSTEC
16:50Ìý– 17:00 Future Directions: the School of Convergence Science in Health and Tech, (Professor Anthony Bull)
17:00 – 18:00 Refreshments/Drinks & NetworkingÌý

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