We use cookies to improve the browsing experience and maintain the site. By continuing browsing, you agree to these cookies being used. You can change your cookie settings at any time. For further details see our Privacy Policy

×
banner image
back to events

Building Globally Competitive Life Sciences Cluster Part 2: Finance and Investment

B

When and Where

  • Date: 10 March 2026
  • Start & End Time: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
  • Location: Charnwood

Address: 10 Bakewell Rd, Loughborough LE11 5RB , Charnwood, LE11 5RB

Event Details

In line with UK Life Sciences Vision and competitiveness debates this event will focus on our regional strengths: bio-chem, pharma, clinical translation, advanced manufacturing and provoke discussion around – UK growth, resilience, supply chains and productivity with industry, investors, academia, and NHS partners. 

 

Key topics that will be covered:

  • How the UK can reclaim leadership in life sciences manufacturing 
  •  Lab-to-production readiness: what innovators need to scale 
  •  Regulatory innovation (MHRA, NICE) for faster adoption 
  •  Resilient health supply chains and national preparedness 
  •  Case studies from Leicestershire-based innovators 

Who should attend?

  •  Entrepreneurs looking for investment
  •  Business leaders looking to grow and scale
  •  Academics/clinicians looking to spin out an idea
  •  SME’s looking to develop collaborations 

What will attendees gain?

  •  Learn from business leaders 
  •  Hear from investment and funding expert
  •  Engage in panel debate 
  •  Network with like-minded businesses 
  •  Develop new collaborations 

Confirmed speakers include:

  •  Prof John Hunt, Medical Technologies Innovation Facility 
  •  Andrew Lewis, CSO, Quotient Sciences
  •  Christian Kumar, CEO and Founder, Lab Makers
  •  Louise Knowles, Deputy Director Innovation Accelerator, MHRA 
  •  Ben Reasbeck, Head Life Sciences, Barclays   
book event