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BIVDA holds Annual General Meeting 2026

BIVDA welcomed over 100 members and guests to our Annual General Meeting at One Great George Street in London last week. We extend our sincere thanks to all who attended and contributed to what was a memorable occasion. The day provided an opportunity to reflect on BIVDA’s achievements over the past year, review our current strategy and future ambitions, and…
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March 31, 2026
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BIVDA spearheads government trade mission to China

BIVDA Board Member and Treasurer Jag Grewal visited China to represent our organisation at CACLP, one of the world’s leading exhibitions dedicated to in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). As part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) UK IVD Mission, Jag undertook a packed four-day programme. This included participating in a high-level roundtable with and attending a MedTech networking dinner…
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March 31, 2026
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Join the exploration mission to the world’s first Digital Health City in Madrid, 11th – 13th May 2026

Members may be interested in joining an exploration mission to the world’s first Digital Health City, based in Madrid, under the leadership of the Comunidad de Madrid and the Ayuntamiento de Madrid, in partnership with Digital4Health by Kudos and MAD eHealth between 11th - 13th May 2026. Joining the mission would provide the opportunity to explore an innovation campus, network…
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March 31, 2026
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BIVDA to host Bid Writing Masterclass webinar – 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…
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March 31, 2026
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Latest NIHR and Innovate UK funding opportunities – March 2026

We would like to make members aware of the latest NIHR and Innovate UK funding opportunities for the end of March 2026. Infrastructure Capital Investment funding opportunity 2026 - closing 7th May 2026 Invention for Innovation (i4i) Translate Healthcare Research through InnoVation and Entrepreneurship (THRIVE) - March 2026 - closing 17th April 2026 Invention for Innovation (i4i) Funding At the…
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March 30, 2026
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BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent recognised in the Women in Trade Associations Power List 2026

BIVDA Chief Executive Helen Dent has once again been recognised on the Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist, underlining her strong and influential leadership in the IVD sector. To mark the announcement, Helen attended the Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist Reception this week alongside the other women recognised. The Powerlist – now in its 4th year – was established…
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March 30, 2026
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BIVDA Market Audit Summary Report for 2025

The BIVDA Market Audit for the year 2025 has been completed and results distributed to participating companies. The top line growth of UK IVD industry revenues of 3.9% shows recovery from the post-Covid effect with some stronger growth in specific areas, and the total, adjusted (using government figures for glucose test strip revenues) is just over £1.2 billion from the…
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March 30, 2026