We’re delighted to begin a new series of workshops that reflect these needs, topics and ambitions.
Providing practical insights for early-stage, scale-ups, and established healthtech businesses, the sessions are designed to be interactive – with plenty of opportunities to connect with peers and experts across industry, academia and the NHS. Attendees will also explore real-life case studies to expand their knowledge and skills.
Workshop themes covered in the Autumn/Winter 2026 series include:
- Funding and investment
- NHS navigation
- Product development and scaling
Find the list of workshops below:
Fundraising 101 with Lauren Hartley, Deal Manager at KPMG LLP
When: Tuesday 29 September, 10am – 1pm, Nexus
The workshop will take place from 10am – 12pm, followed by lunch and networking
The workshop will cover:
- What is equity fundraising? Learn when and why equity fundraising makes sense for growing start-ups
- How do funds work? Understand how angel investors, venture capital firms, and regional funds assess opportunities and evaluate founders.
- How to run an efficient fundraising process? Get practical tips for building momentum, managing your timeline and securing the right investment partners
Attendees will be encouraged to submit business scenarios in advance to help shape the discussion and make the content directly relevant to their growth journey.
Beyond Grants and Investment: Unlocking Value from Innovation through R&D Tax Relief and Patent Box with Dan Burton and Tom Lea – KPMG
Wednesday 4 November, 12 – 1pm
The workshop will be an online lunch & learn via MS Teams
The session will cover:
- What qualifies as R&D for tax purposes
- Common misconceptions and pitfalls
- How R&D tax relief works for early-stage, scaling and established businesses
- The interaction between grants, equity funding and R&D tax incentives
- An introduction to Patent Box and how intellectual property can create long-term tax efficiencies
- Practical examples from innovative businesses across the sector
This interactive session will explore how health technology businesses can access valuable tax incentives designed to support innovation and growth. Attendees will be encouraged to submit questions or business scenarios in advance to help shape the discussion and make the content directly relevant to their growth journey.
Tickets available soon!
NHS Navigation workshops
More details about the NHS Navigation workshops are coming soon!