Cytecom, a University of Warwick spin-out, is taking the lead against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with its breakthrough diagnostic technology, CyteCount. The company, supported by Medilink Midlands through the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), is developing a rapid diagnostic platform that identifies the most effective antibiotics for bloodstream infections...
The impact of local cancer research
Hope Against Cancer, a local charity who focus on funding world-class cancer research, treatment and care right here in the East Midlands, have released their latest Impact Report covering the years 2018 – 2024. The report highlights the incredible achievements in local cancer research which is mainly funded by local...
2025’s Medilink UK National Awards Winners
On Thursday 10th July 2025, the winners of the 2025 Medilink UK National Awards attended this year’s awards ceremony. We would like to thank The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) for supporting the event and providing stunning event photography opportunities overlooking the UK Houses of Parliament. We would also like to thank our...
What the NHS 10-Year Plan means for innovation – and your business
The government’s new 10-Year Health Plan shows a bold shift in NHS priorities – towards community-based care, digital innovation, and prevention. For the life sciences and medtech sector, this opens the door to new collaborations, technologies, and patient-centred solutions. Medilink Midlands welcomes the recognition that industry, academia, and third-sector partners...
Strengthening Transatlantic Ties: Medilink Midlands Trade Mission to Mentor, Ohio
Medilink Midlands is inviting expressions of interest from life science and medtech companies across the region to join a strategic trade mission to Mentor, Ohio, from 26–29 October 2025 - deepening a long-standing and productive collaboration between the two regions. This visit marks the next chapter in a well-established partnership...
‘Rebel’ spirit needed to drive healthtech sector growth in the East Midlands, experts say
A recent roundtable hosted by The Boda Group and Shakespeare Martineau echoed what we at Medilink Midlands have long recognised: the East Midlands' healthtech and life sciences sector has no shortage of ambition, but to unlock its full potential, we need to invest in people, not just products. A ‘rebel’...
Mastermind Translations strengthens position as Life Sciences trusted language partner
Mastermind Translations Ltd, a specialist language service provider working exclusively with life science organisations, is proud to announce its successful certification in both ISO 17100 (translation services) and ISO 18841 (interpreting services). This dual achievement formalises the company’s rigorous internal standards and reinforces its position as a trusted partner for...
2025 TBAT Innovation Challenge Application Window Now Open!
Applications now open for the 2025 Innovation Challenge! This fantastic initiative, powered by our Patron TBAT Innovation, offers UK businesses the chance to win a £10k cash prize and access a share of £80k in tailored business support, helping ambitious companies to scale and grow. Last year’s winner was a...
Academic and NHS leaders join forces to tackle health challenges through innovation
Health Innovation West Midlands (HIWM) and Birmingham City University (BCU) have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen collaboration in health and care research, innovation, and education. The five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) sets out a shared commitment to develop joint research initiatives, foster innovation with system partners, and support knowledge...
Upperton Pharma Solutions Wins Business Expansion Award at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards
Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading Nottingham-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), is delighted to announce its recognition as the winner of the Business Expansion award in the Integrated Manufacturing category at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards. Powered by the global insights platform GlobalData, the Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence...
