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Last chance to attend launch of HealthTech Research Centre in In-Vitro Diagnostics

Last chance to attend launch of HealthTech Research Centre in In-Vitro Diagnostics featuring BIVDA's Helen Dent. The event takes place this Friday 21 February 2025 at 09:30 - 15:00 at the Storey Club - Paddington Central. HRC IVD is a centre of expertise offering research and navigation services for innovators in all stages of IVD development. Hosted by Imperial College…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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Government publishes National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS)

Last week, the Government published its National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), setting out the strategic priorities for public procurement. This statement will come into effect on 24 February 2025, alongside the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 and is intended to outline the government priorities to be achieved through the implementation of the Act. In addition 2 new PPNs have…
Ben Kemp
February 18, 2025
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NICE Healthtech programme manual changes consultation

NICE have announced that they are making changes to their Healthtech programme manual, which is now open for consultation. The organisation states that following user feedback, they have amended the manual to streamline their approach and prioritise what the NHS needs most. This includes removing the Diagnostic Assessment Programme and Medical Technologies Evaluation Programme from the manual. BIVDA are meeting…
Ben Kemp
February 12, 2025
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BIVDA announce partnership with MedBoard

  BIVDA is excited to announce a new partnership with MedBoard, an innovative cloud platform that centralises global medical, MedTech, Digital Health, and Pharma information. MedBoard empowers professionals, teams, and organisations with accessible, cutting-edge digital tools to enhance their work and decision-making. As part of this collaboration, BIVDA members can enjoy exclusive discounts on their first-year MedBoard subscription – a…
Ben Kemp
February 12, 2025
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Clinical Innovations EXPO – Breaking Through the Adoption Barriers

WHEN: Thursday 15th May 2025 - Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK. Hosted by POCT Innovators/Thornhill Healthcare Events, this one-day event will concentrate on the innovation adoption barriers, and how to navigate them to deliver effective change in healthcare. Attendees will benefit from unrivalled networking, discussions, presentations and multiple breakout sessions, with content covering Diagnostics, Digital Solutions, Medical Devices…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities

There are a number of funding opportunities set to open for members to take advantage of. Whether opening soon or in the next couple of months, it is never too late to prepare a potentially transformative funding submission. NIHR i4i Connect: Opens: 18 February 2025  i4i Connect is aimed at small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) developing medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025
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National Cancer Plan consultation launched

The Government have launched a consultation to inform their upcoming National Cancer Plan. Lord Darzi's independent investigation into the NHS, published last year, found the need to improve cancer diagnosis rates, waits and outcomes. Currently, the UK lags behind our continental neighbours and English-speaking countries. The consultation takes the form of an open conversation rather than outlining proposals for comment;…
Ben Kemp
February 11, 2025