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Ben Kemp

Attend the MedTech Summit on 15–18 June 2026 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Attend the MedTech Summit on 15–18 June 2026

Are you ready to navigate the complexities of EU MDR, IVDR, SaMD, AI, and global markets? The MedTech Summit 2026 is your ultimate destination for actionable insights, regulatory guidance, and unparalleled networking opportunities. It takes place on 15–18 June 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel, Berlin, Germany. Why Attend? - High-Value Discussions: Gain clarity on the latest updates in EU MDR,…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
NIHR’s i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use funding opportunity launches Funding OpportunitiesMembership NewsMembership News Archive

NIHR’s i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use funding opportunity launches

NIHR's i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) NICE early use funding opportunity launched last week. Outline applications are welcome for the awards aimed at generating real world evidence for products that have been recommended for early use in the NHS through NICE early use assessment (previously known as early value assessment). This is a two-stage funding opportunity. To apply for the first…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
A week to go until Power to Disrupt: Leaders in POCT Diagnostics – 5th May 2026 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

A week to go until Power to Disrupt: Leaders in POCT Diagnostics – 5th May 2026

There is only a week to go until Power to Disrupt: Leaders in POCT Diagnostics on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Birmingham. The exhibition will open around 8.30am, with the first session at 9.15am and a finish time of around 4.30-5pm. You can find the agenda below: Session 1 David Thorne - Transformation Director at Well…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
BIVDA welcomes new members Sakura Finetek and Birmingham Quality Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA welcomes new members Sakura Finetek and Birmingham Quality

BIVDA are delighted to welcome two new members: Sakura Finetek and Birmingham Quality. Sakura Finetek Europe provides fully integrated end-to-end solutions for histopathology designed to help laboratories increase workflow efficiency, reduce turnaround times and standardise results — empowering fast, accurate tissue‑based diagnostics. Birmingham Quality (a member of the UK NEQAS Consortium) is a department of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
CARB-X and collaboration with The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) Membership NewsMembership News Archive

CARB-X and collaboration with The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)

We would like to share an update on behalf of Anthony Celli, HealthTech Sector Business Development Director at the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) which may be of significant interest to members. The message is below and we would encourage any members who are interested to find out more, to contact Anthony directly via the contact details he has supplied:…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
LifeArc Translational Science Summit 2026 now confirmed Membership NewsMembership News Archive

LifeArc Translational Science Summit 2026 now confirmed

The LifeArc Translational Science Summit has been confirmed for 12th May 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London. The event will delve into how translational research accelerates the journey from scientific discovery to real-world impact – particularly in rare diseases – by advancing treatments, shaping clinical practice, influencing health policy, and driving commercial innovation. It will bring together leading…
Ben Kemp
April 10, 2026
Market Access and Procurement Working Party – April 2026 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

Market Access and Procurement Working Party – April 2026

Make sure to register for the next Market Access and Procurement Working Party on Wednesday 22nd April at 10:30 - 13:00. This is an in-person meeting in the BIVDA office. The agenda has just been released and contains a number of insightful speakers, including: Education on NHS procurement and contracts     Simon Rose  Commercial Manager  Werfen  10:40  BIVDA Market Access Objectives and Workplan…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
NIHR SurgTech Conference registration opens – 8th – 9th October 2026 Membership NewsMembership News Archive

NIHR SurgTech Conference registration opens – 8th – 9th October 2026

Members may wish to register for the SurgTech Conference 2026, taking place on the 8th - 9th October 2026 at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. SurgTech is the annual event for innovators, clinicians, academics and communities to connect and shape the future of healthcare, where world-class surgical technologies are guided by visionary policy leadership, cutting-edge industry solutions and patient voices. The event…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
MHRA pledges millions to expand AI Airlock programme HighlightsHighlights Archive

MHRA pledges millions to expand AI Airlock programme

The MHRA has secured a major funding uplift to expand its pioneering AI Airlock programme, the UK’s first regulatory sandbox for Artificial Intelligence as a Medical Device (AIaMD). Following a successful second phase, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has allocated £1.2 million per year for the next three years (2026–2029) to the programme. The newly approved multi‑year funding will enable…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026
BIVDA welcomes MedTech announcements in agreed text of the UK–US pharmaceutical partnership Membership NewsMembership News Archive

BIVDA welcomes MedTech announcements in agreed text of the UK–US pharmaceutical partnership

BIVDA welcomes the fully agreed text of the UK–US pharmaceutical partnership, which delivers preferential terms for medical technology exports and sets out a pathway towards mutual recognition of medical device approvals. These measures mark an important step in reducing barriers to trade and supporting faster access to innovative health technologies across both markets. The agreement confirms that UK medical technology…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2026