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£520 million Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund reopens

The £520 million Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund has officially reopened following its confirmation in last week's Budget. The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health emergencies and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading research and development capabilities. The fund will enhance and accelerate affordable access to mature, new…
Ben Kemp
November 5, 2024
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BIVDA webinar – Unlocking Opportunities in the Middle East & North Africa Markets: A Guide for UK IVD Manufacturers

BIVDA will be hosting a webinar with new member Biocentric on how best to unlock opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa on 6th December at 12:00 - 12:45. This is a key growing market which members are eager to explore further. Host Sammy Ghazal, founder of Biocentric, will use his over a decade's experience in the Middle East…
Ben Kemp
November 5, 2024
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See you at MEDICA!

BIVDA will be at Medica next week - you will find our shared stand with GAMBICA in their Pavilion, (Stand 1G03-3), located in Hall 1 of the Messe, Dusseldorf. Medica runs from Monday 11th – Thursday 14th November and booking slots for BIVDA members for meetings between the hours of 10.30am – 4pm each day are still available. Please contact…
Ben Kemp
November 5, 2024
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NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap - Future milestones market sounding

BIVDA and its members have provided significant feedback to NHS England on the risks and challenges of the implementation of the 2027 and 2028 NHS Net Zero milestones. We were advised that there would be further industry engagement and we are encouraged to see this now commencing. The NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap  – Future milestone market sounding questionnaire is…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2024
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BIVDA Sustainability Surgery – Wednesday 6th November

We are re-opening the popular member feature in November. The Sustainability Surgery is your opportunity to get one-to-one support from your Sustainability Programme Lead – Sarah Joy Newton. Members are invited to book themselves a 30minute ‘clinic’ appointment during which you can ask any questions you have around sustainability, including (but not limited to): Carbon Reduction Plans Emissions data collection…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2024
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BIVDA hold successful Parliamentary Reception

We welcomed members to our event to network and hear from a stellar line-up of speakers from industry and government. We were delighted to host a successful and well-attended Parliamentary Reception last week in the Churchill Room in the House of Commons. We would like to extend a special thank you to former Health Minister, Baroness Thornton for stepping in…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2024
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves leads Labour’s first Budget in over a decade

As we were arriving in Parliament for our Parliamentary Reception, in the chamber nearby, the Chancellor began delivering the first Budget of the new Labour Government. This marked the first Labour Budget since 2010 and, more notably, the first time it has been delivered by a female chancellor in our history. In next week's newsletter we will examine the Budget…
Ben Kemp
October 31, 2024
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Yorkshire Post Health and Life Sciences Business Breakfast 2024

A Yorkshire Post Health and Life Sciences Business Breakfast is being hosted on Wednesday 20 November from 08:15 to 11:45 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Leeds. This event is a must-attend gathering for professionals in the health and life sciences sector across Yorkshire and the Humber. It’s an opportunity to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and explore the latest…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2024
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International Trade Week 2024

Taking place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November 2024, International Trade Week (ITW) is a programme of events providing the opportunity for government and business to come together to champion, support and boost international trade. Led by DBT, in partnership with industry, ITW will feature free events, workshops and webinars to support businesses to export abroad. ITW is for…
Ben Kemp
October 29, 2024