Guest speaker:

Professor Patric Eriksson, CEO of Derma Biosciences, come along and hear him talk about the

“South West Health and Life science ecosystem as an untapped opportunity”

Patric is an entrepreneur who spent most of his professional life creating university based innovation ecosystems. He founded an Incubator, which supported many university-based start-ups, with several making significant exits. Patric is a recipient of an EU European Enterprise Development Award in Entrepreneurship Development. He is a co-founder of a seed capital firm, and he was non-executive director and part of the founding team of Saminvest AB, a venture capital company with an investment of 5 billion SEK that was formed by the Swedish government. Patric has been the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Falmouth University and is now sharing his time between being a Co-founder and CEO of Derma Biosciences PLC and an Investment Manager at QantX.

P3 Medical is a UK-based company specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative single-use medical devices. Our cutting-edge technology and skilled workforce enable us to provide superior quality products to our clients worldwide. All our products are manufactured in the UK, ensuring stringent quality control and adherence to international standards.

We strive to deliver excellence in every aspect of our business, from product development to customer service. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions that enhance patient care, reduce healthcare costs, and improve clinical outcomes. We are committed to delivering value to our clients and ensuring their satisfaction through continuous improvement and innovation.

Hazlewoods is one of the largest Independent Accountants and Business Advisers in the South West, with an established sector expertise.  We provide specialist accountancy, tax, audit, financial planning and business advice to individuals and businesses of all shapes and sizes.

With over 550 staff in five offices across Gloucestershire, Bristol and Cardiff Hazlewoods has a strong regional presence, working with clients locally, nationally and internationally.

The Institute of Biosensing Technology is the first of its kind in the UK. Within our laboratories we design complex biological tests and incorporate those tests into prototype devices using microfluidics and bespoke electronics. We are a “one stop shop” working on all aspects of the product simultaneously. Our focus is on the growing market sectors of healthcare, agri-food, environmental monitoring and security.

We aim to form collaborative teams across industry, the public sector and academia to address market driven challenges. We support the development of networks of interested parties both locally in the Bristol & Bath area but also building links with specific partners across the globe.

Health Innovation West of England is one of England’s 15 health innovation networks, which have become known as the ‘innovation arm’ of the NHS and have earned a reputation for their ambitious, joined-up vision for healthcare innovation. By being embedded in local health and care systems, Health Innovation West of England brings a whole system approach to matching innovation to locally identified priorities by connecting and brokering relationships between innovators, industry, researchers and academics and health and care colleagues. The team has extensive experience in supporting industry innovators, in particular start-ups and SMEs, to develop their business ideas, navigate the NHS landscape, identify new partners, secure funding and showcase their solutions. Find out more at www.innovationexchange.co.uk.

Greaves Brewster “We are patent, trade mark and design attorneys with a distinct approach, mindset and location. Our clients say we’re the most open, transparent and easy-to-work-with IP practice out there.

At Greaves Brewster, we particularly enjoy working with innovative start-ups and SMEs for whom strong IP rights and a clear IP strategy can be absolutely key. With expertise across the life sciences, chemistry, engineering and software sectors, we are passionate about working on groundbreaking health technologies - including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cutting-edge health tech software.

Based in the heart of the South West, we’re passionate about supporting local businesses, especially in the health sector. For nearly a decade, we have proudly been working with Medilink South West, and we’re delighted to sponsor the Innovation for Sustainable Futures Award at their Business & Innovation 2025 Awards.”

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