Dementia Challenge Expression of Interest Launch
The closing date for the Expressions of Interest stage is Thursday 2 April at 4pm. BIVDA are organising an industry workshop for this challenge on behalf of UKRI.
Headlines
BIVDA President to speak at 16th World CB & CDx Europe Summit on 30th March – 1st April
Angela Douglas will kick-off day two of the event with a session on The Rise of Precision Medicine & Diagnostics.
Vote for your new BIVDA Board Members – deadline Monday 23rd March
Only one vote is allowed per company so please consult with your colleagues before submitting your vote. New board members will be announced at next week’s AGM.
Membership News
Member feedback needed – Parliamentary SciTech Committee launches call for evidence on personalised medicine and AI
BIVDA will be providing a submission and would be extremely grateful if members could provide evidence and their views in order to strengthen our response. This can be sent to ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk.
BIVDA’s Beth Loudon features on new Voices of Public Procurement podcast
In the podcast, Beth discusses the 10 Year Plan, value‑based procurement, working with industry, and the importance of clinical voices in shaping system decisions.
DHSC release Value-Based Procurement Industry readiness survey
The survey has been developed with input from industry, and the information collected will help DHSC assess organisational attitudes towards VBP and guide the Department’s plans for its implementation. Deadline: 17:00 on Friday 27th March.
Pitch your business at Barclays Eagle Labs’ next Demo Directory Demo Day on 27th May
If you’re a founder raising between £500k and £2.5m, this is your chance to pitch your innovation directly to a room full of investors who are actively looking for their next opportunity.
BIVDA member Fluoreti Q win 1st place at Hong Kong MedTech Innovation World Cup® 2026
In the competition, one of the world’s most established open innovation competitions for wearable and health technologies, the company competed against more than 210 startups, scaleups and SMEs from across the globe.
UK Defence Innovation seeks innovations for blood testing in the field
Funding of up to £3 million (excluding VAT) is available. UKDI expects to fund 4 to 6 proposals, in the region of £500,000 to £700,000 each.
Registration closing soon for the British Chamber of Commerce’s Trade Accelerator for Singapore Life Sciences
You can apply here, with a deadline of 31st March. You can view their latest information webinar here.
DBT: UK Pavilion at BIO International Convention 2026 – register now
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is calling for expressions of interest from UK companies and organisations to exhibit with us on the UK pavilion at BIO International Convention in San Diego this June.
Require an equipped lab in Oxford but can’t afford the set-up costs or long lease?
Nick Pumphrey is currently exploring setting up Hothouse Labs – an independent incubator lab that will be set up to support the Oxford life sciences ecosystem.
Registrations open for BSI Standards Conference 2026 – 21st May 2026
They will explore the powerful legacy of standards in shaping progress, while looking ahead to how they can continue to drive a fair society and a sustainable world for generations to come.
BIVDA welcomes new member Imspex
Imspex delivers next-generation technology solutions to global industry and clinical customer markets. They integrate advanced analytics, connectivity, scaled manufacturing, for testing solutions, anywhere, anytime.
Consultation: Building a future tech sector that works for everyone
DSIT’s consultation which aims to examine the impact of emerging technologies on women’s participation, progression, and leadership in tech.
Entries open for HSJ Awards 2026 – submit now!
This year’s programme features 25 categories, including three new awards designed to reflect the NHS’s shifting priorities and the move towards neighbourhood care, pathway redesign, and system working
National Measurement Laboratory launch new website – explore and work with them!
Visit the site today and discover how you can engage with the NML to drive progress in measurement science and innovation.
Media Monitoring: 5th – 18th March
A round-up of the week’s best diagnostics-related news.
Member Requests
REMINDER: We encourage members to send us relevant material – including events, conferences and workshops – to share on the newsletter. Please send them to ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk.
Are you producing or preparing to produce a point-of-care test (fingerstick sample) for vitamin D, ideally quantitative? We have had a request to find members who might have a suitable test to use in an acute paediatric setting. Please send an email to Lucy.Lehane@bivda.org.uk with your info!
Member seeks R&D space in in Bath or Bristol to develop a proof of concept for an assay
If you are able to help, please email kaye.walton@bivda.org.uk.
Member seeking partnerships with tech companies creating remote digital or AI UTI tests
Forte Medical are seeking partnerships with tech companies creating remote digital or AI UTI tests, for an early dialogue around their work to flat-pack Peezy Midstream.
The product is also ready to market for HPV, STI and some early stage cancer diagnoses.
If you are a remote testing company or laboratory with urine-based diagnostic tech and want to provide hygiene and dignity as well as accuracy to your customers, please email: giovanna.forte@forte-medical.com.
Efficient and Effective Smart Bio-Affinity Reagents – an alternative to using antibodies
At the University of Central Lancashire, Professor Sub Reddy’s Group has developed a proprietary, scalable technology to custom-produce high-affinity reagents—powerful alternatives to traditional antibodies. These reagents are designed to selectively isolate proteins and viruses, an innovation they believe could have a huge impact on industries ranging from biotech to diagnostic applications.
They are currently exploring commercialisation opportunities, including spin-out and licensing options, and have launched a survey and landing page to test the market. If you’re interested in learning more, check out polymimix.com to share your feedback. If you have any questions, please email: smreddy@uclan.ac.uk
Events Diary
BIVDA Indefinite CE Recognition Member Response Review
Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026
Time: 13:00 – 1400
Register Here
BIVDA 2026 Annual General Meeting
BIVDA Government Affairs Working Party – Online
Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Time: 9:30 – 10:30