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Interesting news from the #lifesciences sector: A recent report by MedCity has crowned #London as the top city in #Europe for life sciences, ranking third globally after Boston and New York. Here's why: ● Research & Innovation: London ranks 2nd globally, thanks to its prolific output of #patents and publications and its world-class academic institutions. ● Health research environment: London leads the world, with a high concentration of clinics, rapid recruitment for #clinicaltrials, and a supportive #regulatory system. ● Business environment: The city is 2nd globally, boasting a vibrant ecosystem of life sciences companies and a favorable business climate. ● Investment & Talent: London is a top contender, with strong venture capital access and a rich #talent pool. London's diverse population and its leadership in #AI and data-focused life sciences further bolster its position as a global hub. This recognition comes just in time for London Life Sciences Week (LLSW), highlighting the city's pivotal role in driving #innovation and growth in the industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dz7r2sst

Last week's Life Sciences Update hosted by Place North West highlighted the UK’s growing competitiveness in the global life sciences market. From a scientific excellence standpoint, the UK remains a global leader, with world-class capabilities that continue to attract investment. Public sector initiatives, alongside a healthy funding environment, are crucial drivers of growth. Notably, the UK life sciences sector saw venture capital funding surge in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The UK's investment landscape is second only to the US, further positioning it as a key player globally. The business environment is evolving, with a healthy pipeline of lab space developments over the remainder of the decade. Demand for space is expected to rise in 2025, spurred on by increased funding and growing rental rates in major markets. Regional clusters are becoming increasingly vital. The North West, for example, stands out as one of the most exciting emerging markets outside the "Golden Triangle" (London, Oxford, Cambridge). The collaboration between cities like Liverpool and Manchester, with their focus on precision medicine, AI, and digital health, is a perfect example of how local ecosystems are developing tailored identities aligned with future trends. Placemaking and skill retention are essential for maintaining momentum. Universities must work closely with industry to ensure talent stays in the region post-graduation. Creating a cohesive strategy for business development and focusing on core capabilities are key to attracting continued investment and fostering sustainable growth. The UK’s life sciences sector is poised for growth, but continued investment and strategic focus are essential to maintaining its competitive edge. #lifesciences #commercialrealestate #goldentriangle #northwestlifescienceshub

A new report has just been released that shows Leeds is one of the foremost locations for health and care research and innovation in the UK. The report, which was commissioned by the Leeds Academic Health Partnership (LAHP) and compiled by Perspective Economics, provides an up-to-date analysis of the Leeds health and care research and innovation ecosystem. It uses key UK cities, including Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle Upon Tyne, to create a benchmark, and evidence shows that in comparison to these cities, Leeds: - Has the highest number of health and care related patents applied for or granted (n~200) - Enrols the highest proportion of undergraduate students in bioscience courses - Has one of the highest concentrations of health tech employees – equivalent to around two in every 100 working age people - Has the largest proportion of high-growth health tech companies securing equity investment What’s more, when compared to international benchmark cities, including Boston, Dublin, Zurich, Basel, Eindhoven, Oulu, Mainz and Bergen, Leeds accounts for 14% of investment raising companies, ranking it third behind Dublin and Zurich. There you have it folks, proof Leeds is guiding light for health and care research and innovation in the UK. Head to our comments for more... #leeds #healthcare #healthtech Health Innovation Leeds

RESEARCH NEWS: Life sciences take-up in the United Kingdom’s Golden Triangle region — London, Oxford and Cambridge — was 186,000 square feet in first quarter 2024, according to global property adviser Knight Frank, up 25 percent year-on-year as the sector continues to mature and the United Kingdom’s appeal as a hub for life sciences and innovation, startup activity and talent quality transforms the sector and underpins demand for space. Further supporting this expansion, government initiatives to solidify the United Kingdom’s reputation as a science and innovation powerhouse have prompted significant corporate investments in both new and upgraded facilities.

Thank you so much to Australian Society for Medical Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ASME) for inviting me to come and speak to medical students at the University of Melbourne Career Expo, to talk about #innovation as a career option for medical doctors. It was a great discussion with Dr Brandon Carp and Dr Anu Ganugapati about our individual journeys with combining #medicine with #health-#care innovation. ✨🚀 Some important lessons and take-aways ☝️☝️☝️ ➡ Medical training fundamentally gives you all the key skills to be an entrepreneur (#problem solving, #leadership, #team #work, #communication..the list goes on👌💥) ➡ Be #curious, open-minded, and think #creatively when doing your medical training, you don't always have to do what everyone else is doing! 🤨 ➡ There is no RIGHT way to do #medicine and #entrepreneurship, do what works for you! ➡ Being a doctor does not just mean practicing clinical medicine, you could be creating population based digital health solutions, doing research, changing policy, developing new medical devices. It is not just one paved path. Sign up to Australian Society for Medical Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ASME) for more information! #medicine #doctor #life #journey #entrepreneurship #startup #innovation #healthtech

Life Sciences Update Event Highlights Today, I attended an insightful event hosted by Place North West, featuring key industry leaders discussing the future of life sciences in North West, UK and beyond. Thanks to all the Place team and staff at Manchester Hall. Welcome address from Dan Whelan, who introduced the event and the industry landscape. Key Presentations Colin Sinclair: Highlighted Liverpool’s Development Investment Zone and its growth trajectory. Joanne Henderson, Executive Director, Head of Life Sciences, CBRE: Discussed the UK’s position in the global life sciences market and the factors influencing its attractiveness. Panel Discussions Liverpool City Centre: Colin Sinclair, Professor Tim Jones,  Steven Gregory, Kate Bull. Topics: Collaboration between government, universities, and private sector; social impact; transport challenges; and strategic planning. State of the Market: Joanne Henderson, Dace Dimza-Jones, Andrea Winders, Jamie Bottomley,  Laura Sherliker. Topics: Enhancing the UK’s attractiveness for life sciences, quality of stock, ecosystem creation, and the impact of global trends. Liverpool City Region: John Willis, Mark Alexander, Lorna Green, John Leake. Topics: Innovation grants, scalable laboratories, dynamic clusters, and mentorship for SMEs. Key Takeaways Liverpool’s growth and development in life sciences are promising, with significant investments and collaborations. The UK needs to enhance its ecosystem, quality of stock, and strategic planning to remain competitive globally. Collaboration across sectors and regions is crucial for sustainable growth and innovation. Exciting times ahead for the life sciences sector in Liverpool and beyond! As always it was great to catch up with industry friends and today had plenty new faces to say hello to. James Minshull,Alice Skelton,Gary Dempster,Matt Biagetti,Rob Shoard Callum Hassall,Adele Kershaw,Ian Chapman,Andrew Rogers,Andrew Irving See you all soon 💚 #collaboration #innovation #networking

Have you ever found yourself with an incredible idea to address a health issue but struggled to articulate it clearly? Then this announcement is for you! Introducing Healthcare Innovation Pitching Society at UCL East Campus! 📣 We are thrilled to introduce a pioneering initiative affiliated with Global Business School for Health (GBSH) - the Healthcare Innovation Pitching Society (HIPS). Our mission is to create a dynamic hub for university students passionate about revolutionizing healthcare and to enhance students' pitching abilities. What We Offer: - Pitching Workshops: Learn how to deliver your idea/ innovation effectively - Pitching Competitions: Showcase your innovative ideas and solutions in healthcare. - Networking Events: Connect with a diverse network of professionals, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs in the healthcare space. Get Involved: We invite UCL students, staffs, alumni, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and technology to join us. Whether you are looking to improve your pitching skill, or collaborate on innovative projects, there is a place for you in our society. 📆 Stay tuned for our upcoming events and activities that promise to inspire, challenge, and engage. #healthcareinnovation #digitalhealth #ucl #entrepreneurship #innovationinhealthcare #professionalnetworking

Attn. #Stanford students interested in #globalhealth: Looking for a great global health course for winter quarter? Check out Med 232: Scaling Health Technology Innovations, led by Anurag Mairal, PhD (He/His), Krista Donaldson, and michele barry. In this Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign course, you will think critically to consider conditions under which medical technologies reach scale and have a positive impact on global health outcomes. Students will also have an opportunity to work on real-world projects with domestic and international organizations, each of which will focus on the potential opportunity for health technology and consider approaches to ensure its social impact at scale — all while hearing from global health leaders. Learn more & apply by Dec. 3: https://lnkd.in/gEGHEBz3

Beauhurst's ‘High-growth Cambridgeshire’ report showcases the subsectors in which high-growth companies operate and provides a snapshot of equity investment trends, as well as public grant activity over the last decade.    There’s no doubt that Cambridge continues to be one of the world’s leading innovation systems, with 1,756 equity deals having led to £8.03b of equity secured between 2013 to 2022. During that time, academic spinouts secured 451 equity deals worth £2.69b in funding. Moreover, there was an increase in both the number and total value of public grants made to Cambridgeshire tech companies – with 1,345 grants secured leading to £352m funding received.   It’s also no surprise that the majority of high-growth tech companies are working on Artificial Intelligence with the rest developing technologies associated with Genomics, Big data, Precision medicine, Fintech, eHealth, etc.    Jason Mellad, Start Codon CEO and Co-Founder, said: “With Cambridge being home to two outstanding universities – The University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University – it perhaps shouldn’t surprise us that Cambridgeshire continues to flourish. Attracting students from around the world to study in our small city increases the breadth of experience and knowledge in the ecosystem year on year. To continue supporting innovation and sustainable growth, while also looking to the positive global impact this can bring about, we need to keep working together across the ecosystem to discover, nurture and advance ground-breaking technology and solutions.”   Find the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ek-Fr4AH   #Cambridge #Innovation #tech #AI #Investment

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