Funding Innovation: Spotlight on Life & Health Sciences in Northern Ireland

Cost: Free

Join the British Business Bank, along with partners HIRANI and Pioneer Group, for an insightful Business Finance Week event focused on the local Health and Life Sciences landscape. This event will provide a unique opportunity to gain sector-specific insights from industry leaders, understand the support infrastructure within the local ecosystem, and explore the funding landscape for innovation in the life and health sciences sector.

The sessions will include discussions on various funding routes and offer attendees the chance to hear directly from local businesses about their financing journeys. Whether you are looking for inspiration, support, or practical advice, this event is designed to help you navigate the financial opportunities available in this dynamic sector. Don't miss the chance to connect with experts and peers to drive your business forward.

Speakers:

Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi, Director of Venture Development, The Pioneer Group

Brendan McGuigan, Head of Life Sciences, Invest NI

Carmine Circelli, Director of Life Sciences, British Patient Capital

Christina O'Neill, CEO & Founder, VascVersa

Dominick Kennerson, Senior Vice President, Health-Tech, Life Sciences & Healthcare, HSBC Innovation Banking

Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific & Technology Advisor, The Executive Office

Joann Rhodes, Chief Executive, HIRANI

Mary Canning, Partner, Epidarex Capital

Robert Ladner, CEO & Founder, CV6 Therapeutics

Roger Johnston, CEO, Axial 3D

Samana Brannigan, Head of Health Technologies, Innovate UK

Sian McLaughlin, Investment Manager, Clarendon Fund Managers

Refreshments will be served from 09.30 and lunch provided.

This event is part of Business Finance Week, hosted by British Business Bank.

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