Opportunities and Pathways for Manufacturing SMEs

Exploring a transition into the Health and MedTech sector? Could the Health and MedTech sector offer your manufacturing business a new route to growth? 

Join Birmingham City University and partners for a practical event exploring the opportunities, pathways and support available to manufacturing SMEs looking to diversify, enter new markets or explore opportunities within the Health and MedTech sector. 

The Health and MedTech sector offers significant opportunities for innovative manufacturers, from developing new products and technologies to accessing new markets and supply chains. But understanding how to enter the sector, navigate its requirements and identify the right support can be challenging. 

This event will bring together industry experts, manufacturing businesses and organisations supporting business growth to help you understand the opportunities and identify potential next steps.

What to expect

• Expert insight into the Health and MedTech sector: Gain an understanding of the sector, its opportunities and what manufacturing businesses need to know when considering entering the market.
• Hear from industry experts: Our expert panel will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with transitioning into Health and MedTech, followed by an opportunity for you to ask your questions.
• Discover support and funding opportunities: Learn about the Supply Chain Transition Fund Programme available to help manufacturing SMEs explore diversification, innovation, and new supply chain opportunities.
• Build valuable connections: Network over lunch with fellow manufacturing businesses, sector specialists and organisations supporting businesses to grow and diversify.

Who is the event for?

This event is designed for manufacturing SMEs that are: