How Do I Secure Funding to Develop my MedTech Innovation?
Need to secure grant funding to support development of a new medical technology or service?
This course will teach you how to prepare successful grant funding applications, understand what funding bodies are looking for, and help you identify the right funding route for your business or project.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will help you prepare robust funding applications to support the development of new medical technologies.
Topics covered will include:
- A general overview of medtech innovation funding programmes
- NIHR funding opportunities
- Advice on pitching to funding panels
- Top tips for preparing robust grant applications
- Overview of support available to identify and secure funding at various stages of development
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING?
Anyone who is involved in developing new healthcare technologies and products, be it as an entrepreneur, clinician, academic or small business, including professionals with an interest in/working in:
- Innovators with an early-stage idea
- Business development
- Product development
- Research & development
- Technology transfer
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Dr Karen Law, Head of Innovation, Health Tech Enterprise
Karen is an experienced business development professional having over 15 years’ experience in innovation development and commercialisation having led the development and commercialisation of innovations developed by research scientists and clinicians. She has negotiated numerous licensing agreements for a diverse range of technologies including therapeutics and devices.. Her career encompasses roles within the public sector and within the business development and strategy team of a UK based biotech company working in the gene therapy field. Karen holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester.
Lucy Omeyer, Senior Grant Funding Consultant, Ryan Innovation Funding
Lucy is a Senior Grants Consultant with a strong track record of securing significant non-dilutive funding for businesses and researchers. Since January 2023, Lucy has enabled clients to win over £4.7 million in grants, achieving a 33% success rate across competitive Innovate UK programs. Earlier, as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Exeter, Lucy significantly contributed to the development of a £1.5 million research grant focused on marine plastic pollution. Lucy excels at guiding clients through the funding landscape, developing compelling proposals, and managing stakeholder expectations to drive successful funding outcomes.
Michael Lee, Strategic Funding Expert, Ryan Innovation Funding
Michael is a Strategic Funding Expert at Ryan, leading on quality in the Exeter office. Since November 2020, Michael has secured £19 million in funding for ambitious start-ups and scale-ups from UK platforms. An experienced Grants Consultant for academic and for-profit organizations across Europe and Asia, Michael supports innovation in diverse sectors including Digital Health, Fin-Tech, Clean-Tech, Agri-Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing. Skilled in management and R&D, and excelling at enabling clients to access crucial financial resources.
If you have any questions about our courses or if you’re interested in booking multiple individuals for a transformative learning experience, we’re here to assist you. Reach out to us at enquiries@healthtechenterprise.co.uk, and our dedicated team will provide you with the information you need.
NHS trusts that are proud members of Health Tech Enterprise enjoy the exclusive benefit of complimentary attendance to this event.
