Royce Biomedical Challenge & Matchmaking Forum

Event Overview

The Royce Biomedical Challenge & Matchmaking Forum brings together clinicians, industry, researchers and innovation stakeholders to identify unmet needs in biomedical materials and bioelectronics and catalyse new translational collaborations.

The event is designed to stimulate cross-sector discussion around real-world challenges, connect participants with relevant expertise and capabilities across the Royce network, and initiate new collaborative activity in areas including bioelectronics, advanced biomaterials, diagnostics, implantable technologies and manufacturing.

Alongside networking and thematic discussion sessions, selected attendees will have the opportunity to deliver short challenge pitches to seed focused conversations and future collaborative projects.

Attendance is welcome with or without a challenge pitch.

Who Should Attend?

This event is intended for:

• Academic researchers working in biomedical materials, bioelectronics and related areas

• Clinicians and NHS innovation stakeholders

• SMEs and industry partners developing healthcare technologies

• Translational and innovation professionals

• Researchers interested in collaborative funding and cross-sector partnership development

Event Objectives

The forum aims to:

• Surface unmet needs and translational challenges in biomedical materials and bioelectronics

• Connect researchers, clinicians and industry partners with relevant expertise and capabilities

• Stimulate new collaborations and project ideas

• Strengthen the Royce Biomedical Expertise Network

• Support future translational and funding opportunities across the UK biomedical materials community

Agenda

10:30–11:00 — Arrival & Coffee

11:00–11:10 — Welcome & Introduction

11:10–11:30 — Clinical and Industry Perspectives

11:30–12:00 — Challenge Pitch Session

12:00–13:00 — Lunch & Networking

13:00–14:00 — Themed Matchmaking Sessions

14:00–14:15 — Coffee Break

14:15–15:15 — Collaborative Discussion & Deep Dive Sessions

15:15–15:45 — Closing Discussion & Next Steps

Challenge Pitch Information

Attendees may optionally submit a short challenge pitch when completing the registration form, describing an unmet need, technical bottleneck or translational opportunity relevant to biomedical materials or bioelectronics.

Selected contributors will be invited to deliver a short 5-minute pitch during the event.

Pitch slots are limited and will be confirmed following review of submissions and programme availability.