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Dementia Innovation Programme Cohort 2 now open

The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Society to run cohort 2 of the Dementia Innovators Programme. The programme is for innovators working on new ideas in dementia care and offers access to the NHS CEP with additional support from the Alzheimer’s Society. The free programme aims to give individuals the skills and knowledge to develop their…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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BSI x LIHE: Empowering the Future of MedTech Innovation – London, 25 November 2025

BSI, a leading Notified Body, has partnered with LIHE to empower the next generation of MedTech innovators. Together, they aim to streamline regulatory processes and accelerate innovation to help bring life-changing medical technologies to patients. This collaboration connects startups, early adopters, and academia with BSI experts to explore key regulatory topics and gain practical insights into navigating MDR, IVDR, ISO…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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UK National Screening Committee roundtable on new tech related to cervical screening tests

The UK National Screening Committee is hosting a roundtable information-sharing event on 29 January 2026 on new technologies relating to cervical screening tests. It is aimed at organisations that have developed, or are developing, new technologies relating to primary cervical screening tests and/or triage tests. Invitees will have individual 15-minute conversations (via Teams) with the UK NSC, to present and…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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Invitation: Moving Forward in Infection Diagnostics: Financial Models for Diagnostics – Bridging the Gap

Leeds NIHR Biomedical Research Centre are hosting the next event in the Moving Forward Infection Diagnostics series: Financial models for AMR diagnostics on Tuesday 25th November, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm at Nexus, Leeds. Fundamental to a greater shift in use of diagnostics for AMR and infection, are robust funding models for their evaluation and use within the NHS. Funding has been the…
Ben Kemp
November 11, 2025
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CERSI PGx Invitation: Training Modules Launch Meeting and CERSI PGx Open Workshop Jan 20th-21st 2026

CERSI PGx has five work packages, these cover WP1 Guidelines, WP2 Industry Regulation, WP3 Education, WP4 Health Economics and WP5 Patients / Public involvement. All five teams have been working hard on their specific projects and we (Industry) have been able to contribute via WP2 as a valuable partner in the delivery of resources. For context, CERSI-PGx is the Centre…
Ben Kemp
November 5, 2025
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Helen to appear at 31st European Life Sciences Project, Program and Portfolio Management Conference on 19 – 20 Nov – register now

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent will be appearing at the 31ˢᵗ European Life Sciences PPM Conference in London. It will take place in two weeks on the 19th - 20th November 2025. Helen will be joined by leading experts from the global life sciences industry, representing companies such as GSK and Eli Lilly. On day 1, Helen will take part…
Ben Kemp
November 4, 2025
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Preferred Product Characteristics document for diagnostics for cellulitis

NIHR has released a draft document on Preferred Product Characteristics for Diagnostic Cellulitis Technology for consultation. It closes at 23:59 on 18 November 2025. The draft document has been created by a diverse group of clinicians, patients and carers, researchers and experts who have come together to outline their ideal characteristics of a diagnostic health technology for cellulitis. By sharing…
Ben Kemp
November 4, 2025
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Urgent: Attend the UK-India Medical Devices roundtable in Parliament on 13 Nov 2025

The Indo British Business Forum (IBBF) is extending their invitation to the exclusive UK–India Medical Devices, Medical Disposables, MedTech Roundtable taking place in Parliament on 13th November 2025 between 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM to BIVDA members. BIVDA are a partner for the event and would be delighted to have the participation of members. There are only a small number…
Ben Kemp
November 4, 2025