Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2018 Katherine Bourne
Established in 2007, Accelerate is a marketing and market research consultancy specialising in the medical technology, laboratory, nutrition and life sciences markets.
Accelerate Team All qualified in scientific and marketing disciplines Industry experience in: Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Medical Device, Packaging Public sector experience within the NHS and Emergency Services
katherine@accelerateassociates.co.uk www.accelerate-associates.co.uk @medlabmarketing
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Anthony Byrne Nottingham Business Growth Manager E: Anthony.byrne@nottinghamcity.gov.uk T: 0115 876 4642 M: 07908 130075
What are Growth Hubs? D2N2 = Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire D2N2 Growth Hub: A local, highly knowledgeable and impartial source for advice and support to grow your business A national initiative - network of 38 Growth Hubs nationwide - one for each Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
A People Based Service Growth Hub Manager Chris Pook Business Helpline Helen Carter, Lucy Curtis, & Jodey Adams Business Advisers Enhanced Service Paul Stuart, Business Engagement Manager Paul Humphreys Nottinghamshire Anthony Byrne Nottingham City Heather Bradford Derbyshire Dales Julie Nicholson Derbyshire Lisa Hoyland Derbyshire Tracey Hylton-Burrows Nottingham City Adrian Williamson Chesterfield Richard Beason Derbyshire Specialist Finance Adviser John O Donnell Jason Yu Nottingham City Damian Cliff Nottinghamshire Tom Ramsay Nottinghamshire
Your Local Gateway Growth Hub D2N2 Communication Advice & Referral Intelligence Gathering Benefits of Business Support Impartial & Knowledgeable Understanding business needs and filling the gaps YOUR BUSINESS GROWING
What s on offer Funding for Growth Grant and Loan Schemes Universities Workshops, Networks, Graduate Placements Innovation Support Innovate UK, Universities Export/Overseas Tenders DIT, EEN E-commerce Digital adoption and exploitation Energy Efficiency Direct support from subject matter experts Sector Specific Support Direct support from subject matter experts Skills Support Assistance with Recruitment and Training Start Up Support Local Enterprise Agencies, Princes Trust Networks and Events Connecting the business community Please consider this support in the context of your business, or any other support you might require and talk to us after this presentation. FREE or Heavily Subsidised
Client Success 6,200 Clients So Far 80% Rated our service Excellent or Good 87% Would recommend us to another business 57% Positive action taken as a result of their interaction with the Growth Hub
Case Studies: Double T Innovative skills and employability organisation, Nottingham WE HELPED the business to access key networks and training courses and meet with leading policy makers. We provided advice and information on access to finance. THEY SUCCEEDED in making contact with several key organisations with whom they are now working in partnership with to develop and deliver their innovative services. Tracey has taken an active interest in our business and has regularly sent us through really relevant and useful information about opportunities and networks which have really helped us develop our business in the local area. - Hamish Elliott, Double T
Case Studies: Impression Creative Industry exemplar from Growing Nottingham WE HELPED with access to funding for equipment, referred to high level mentor support and access to graduate talent. THEY SUCCEEDED in sustainable business growth, extending their markets and increasing employment from 3 to 20 employees. The support of the Growth Hub and Nottingham City Council has been incredibly valuable to us. The funding and support we received helped us to continue our growth and we re proud to be one of the area s biggest digital marketing agencies, continuing to grow and recruit locally - Aaron Dicks, Managing Director Impression.
Case Studies: Platelet Solutions A spin-out company from the University of Nottingham, focused on the provision of products and services for platelet function. WE HELPED the company to seek funding from the Grant for Enterprise and the Talent for Innovation scheme. THEY SUCCEEDED in securing 25% of the cost towards a rebrand and website and 20% of the salary of a graduate for up to 12 months. We are very grateful to Paul Edwards and D2N2 for pointing out to us the funding opportunities that matched our needs and helped achieve our goals at the time. - Dr. Natalia Dovlatova, Business Development and Operations Director, Platelet Solutions Ltd.
Client Feedback The funding and support we received helped us to continue our growth and today, we re proud to be one of the area s biggest digital marketing agencies, continuing to grow and recruit locally. The support we were able to access was a real kick-start for our growth. It really does mean a lot, knowing that when I finally asked for help, there is someone, who has offered their helping hand. Working with D2N2 was hassle free and a good experience I would definitely recommend their services to other businesses.
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Innovations Entering Health and Care Markets Kate Pym Managing Director Pym s Consultancy 13 th June 2018
The best idea.
Where to start?
Where to finish? This Photo by Unknown Au licensed under CC BY-SA
Don t Forget The End User Know your patient, service user, shopper Know your market, buyer, user and purchaser Know your buyer, procurer, prescriber, and purchasing route
Digitizing Reproduction: New Technologies, Intersectionality and the Politics of Inclusion www.le.ac.uk
Who are we? Interdisciplinary team including academics from midwifery, media and communication, sociology, science and technology studies, history, and computer-supported cooperative work From University of Leicester, King s College London, University of Brighton and De Montfort University
Our area of interest: Digitised reproduction Digital functionality self tracking remote monitoring networked community support (Ramachandran et al 2010) (Grönvall & Verdezoto 2013)
Our area of interest: Digitised reproduction How these are used to negotiate risk e.g., weight management At different points of reproductive cycle (preconception, pregnancy) Who do they target? Access / use - information elite, participating majority and unconnected and excluded (van Djik 2013) Source: Google Images
Are you interested? We are keen to hear from industry colleagues What is new and holds promise in digital reproductive health Shared interests and potential for future collaboration Technology, interfaces and data availability to understand differences in access / use / adoption / impact Source: Google Images
Thank you Networking at tea / coffee break or during the exhibition Email nicola.mackintosh@le.ac.uk Twitter: @NicolaMackintos