2026 TBAT Innovation Challenge

Workshop 5

MedTech & Life Sciences - Regulation, Adoption & Evidence

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The 2026 TBAT Innovation Challenge is powered by Dains, with Headline Sponsor Shakespeare Martineau and Platinum Sponsor Barclays Eagle Labs.

Workshop 5: Medtech & Life Sciences – Regulation, Adoption & Evidence

8th July 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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In this specialist stage of the IC26 programme, our fifth online workshop, sponsored by Sotas, will focus on the unique challenges of building and scaling innovation in MedTech and Life Sciences.

Explore how to navigate regulation, engage with healthcare systems, generate the right evidence, and position your solution for adoption in complex, highly regulated markets.

Whether you’re developing a medical device, digital health solution, or life science technology, this workshop equips you with the insight and support needed to move from innovation to real-world impact

This event is one of five interactive workshops, designed to support growing SMEs through the highs and lows of how to successfully innovate, grow, and succeed.  All of the workshops are open to the public with no requirement to apply to win The Innovation Challenge. To learn more about the application process, please click here.

Our Workshop 5 Speakers

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Al Mills | Sequel Consultants – Learning from Experience: Building in Life Sciences and the Value of External Expertise

Tim Robinson | Health Innovation East Midlands – How Innovations Enter the NHS: Validation, Adoption Pathways and Procurement Processes

Max Bardwell | HealthTech Enterprise – Designing for Real Healthcare: Engaging Clinicians, Defining Need and Understanding Market and Financial Context

Fillipo Dal Ben | Pioneer Group – Accelerating Life Science Innovation: An Overview of Pioneer Group’s Programmes and Outcomes

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Alice Law | TBAT Innovation – Grant Funding for MedTech and Life Sciences

Tom Campbell | Sotas – Navigating Medtech Regulation: UKCA/CE Marking, Classification, Routes, Timelines and Pitfalls

Srijan Jindal | InnotiveDX Successful Company Story

Max Bardwell | HealthTech Enterprise – Commercial & Delivery Models for HealthTech and Life Sciences

Sam Stephens | TBAT Innovation – IC26 Application Process

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Workshop 1 - From Idea to Initiative

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Workshop 2 - Developing, Protecting and Preparing to Grow

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Workshop 3 - Investment, Traction & the Team

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Workshop 4 - The Launch & Scale Phase

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