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Attend BIVDA’s Innovation Working Party on Tuesday 19th May

Members are encouraged to sign-up to next week's Innovation Working Party Taking place in the BIVDA office on Tuesday 19th May between 10:30am and 1pm, we will welcome Giles Sanders, Head of IVD at TTP plc and Alessandro Marturano, Ph.D., Associate Director at PA Consulting to discuss topics including: Navigating the UK innovation pathway Challenges facing emerging IVD companies in…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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UKDI: £2m funding for solving Biosecurity Frontiers challenges

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) have launched challenge funding competitions which seek solutions in biodetection and biosurveillance, AI and diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines, and non-pharmaceutical protective systems. The max project proposal duration is 12 months/100% funded for projects that can end at around TRL4-7 (challenge dependent). Bids are expected to be between £100,000-£500,000. Key Information: Closes midday 10th June 2026 If…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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BIVDA Survey: provide views on medical devices regulations

DHSC has launched a request for stakeholder input as part of its statutory report under the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021. This report assesses how the regulations made under the Act are operating in practice. BIVDA has been invited to coordinate a sector response, and the UKCA Subgroup will be used to collate industry views where possible. We are…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Be part of the UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026 this October

Be one of up to 10 companies to join an exclusive diagnostics mission to India in October 2026. Supported by the Department for Business and Trade and Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, companies have the opportunity to explore one of the most important healthcare markets across a 5-day visit. From AI-enabled diagnostics to point-of-care testing, medical devices and population health…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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MHRA publishes draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument and seeks views via survey

BIVDA broadly welcomes the publication of the draft Pre-Market Statutory Instrument on the WTO website by the MHRA. This draft SI provides an important indication of the future direction of the UK Medical Devices Regulations and demonstrates continued progress towards greater international harmonisation. We recognise the significant effort that has gone into reaching this stage and welcome the collaborative and…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Helen participates in parliamentary panel and roundtable on AI and innovation

Last week, BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent participated in a panel and roundtable in Parliament focusing on accelerating the adoption of innovation and AI in the life sciences sector. Hosted by Curia, UKAI, and UK Healthcare and Life Sciences Innovation (UKHLSI), Helen spoke alongside the likes of host, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, and Professor Gillian Leng, underlining the need for…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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Helen presents at RCPath Industry Leaders’ Forum

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent recently spoke at the Royal College of Pathologist's Industry Leaders’ Forum. She delivered her presentation alongside now former Health Innovation Minister Zubir Ahmed MP and Dr Rhydian Phillips, Director of Diagnostics and Transport at NHS England. Helen’s presentation explored the impact of the Life Sciences Sector Plan on both the health system and industry, with…
Ben Kemp
May 12, 2026
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BIVDA responds to the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England

The renewed Women's Health Strategy for England was released by the Department of Health earlier this month setting out how the government intends to improve women's health and healthcare over the next 10 years. This strategic document has been much anticipated with standout points on easier access to care and reducing waiting times, support for more access to address unmet…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2026
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BIVDA Bid Writing Masterclass webinar on 5th May – register now

Tuesday 5th May, 2pm - 3pm Led by Sarah Joy Newton, Director of Amethyst Connect, this session will focus on the some of the key changes in NHS tenders over recent years and what members need to be aware of in preparation for bidding in 2026. The mandatory requirements for suppliers and the additional supporting scoring questions in NHSSC tenders…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2026
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