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BIVDA meet MedTech Europe

In a wide-ranging discussion, the two organisations shared visions for the future of medical diagnostics, a more suitable regulatory regime, and exchanged details of respective organisational strategies. Helen Dent, CEO (Interim), said “It was great to share experiences and identify ways of working together to help industry members across Europe.  With the possibility of differing regulatory requirements on the horizon,…
Dawn
January 31, 2024
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European Commission publishes a proposal amending the EU MDR and EU IVDR

A proposal for amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR) and (EU) 2017/746 (EU IVDR) has been published by the European Commission (EC) on 23 January. The European Commission propose a gradual roll-out of the European database on medical devices (EUDAMED), obligations in case of supply interruption, and transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). This proposal includes:…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Upcoming BSI event – The Standards Challenge Fund webinar

The Standards Challenge Fund is a collaborative initiative by Innovate UK and BSI that aims to benefit SMEs. This programme is inviting SMEs to submit ideas supporting innovation in digital and technologies, net zero, and healthy living and ageing. Selected proposals, subject to due diligence, will form the basis for the development of standards that will be funded through the…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Funding Competitions – Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024 & UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2

Members may be interested in applying for either or both competitions: UK-Switzerland CR&D Round 2 and Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024. Find out more below. Innovate UK Smart grants: January 2024 UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. This…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Take Note: BIVDA Staff to have new email addresses

From 1 February, all BIVDA staff will have new email addresses which adhere to the following format – First Name / DOT / Surname @bivda.org.uk, for example, ben.kemp@bivda.org.uk. Therefore, please use the following email addresses from that date: Helen Dent, CEO (Interim) - Helen.Dent@bivda.org.uk Paul Fisher, Head of Policy, Programmes and Compliance - Paul.Fisher@bivda.org.uk Angela Douglas, President - President@bivda.org.uk  Natalie Creaney, Operations and…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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DHSC: Red Sea Crisis

Since mid-December there has been significant disruption to global container ship traffic travelling through the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels. The vast majority of major shipping companies are diverting around the Cape of Good Hope. DHSC understands this could add to journey times and increase shipping costs. It is BIVDA’s opinion this evidences the need for…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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EVA: Digital health technologies to help manage symptoms of psychosis and prevent relapse

The consultation documents for the above Early Value Assessment are now publicly available here. There are two online documents for comment - the Final Draft Guidance and the Evidence Generation Plan. Also available at the same link is a copy of the committee papers, which include the Early Value Assessment Report. Comments can be submitted using the consultation comments table…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Analysis for Innovators Funding Programme

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators is a funding programme that allows UK businesses to access world-leading scientists and research facilities, to resolve critical analytical problems and provide bespoke solutions. Analysis for Innovators is a unique Programme, as partners and companies work together to address current business challenges while transferring knowledge and building working relationships. The programme stimulates businesses, especially SMEs,…
Ben Kemp
January 24, 2024
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Tackling Health Inequalities through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

On Tuesday, the Royal Society of Medicine and NHS England hosted their second conference addressing the topic of how to drive down health inequalities. The conference was a mixture of keynote speeches, panel and breakout sessions which provided a great opportunity for discussion and sharing of ideas. The day opened with Professor Bola Owolabi, Director of the National Healthcare Inequalities…
Ben Kemp
January 17, 2024
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