BIO International and how the Life Science community is transforming futures
The BIO International Convention in San Diego, which has just ended, was a major event. With 14,000 delegates and 1100 exhibitors, it’s where the world’s life sciences community came together to explore opportunities and find solutions for overcoming challenges in the...
A year of innovation at Discovery Park
This week marks the anniversary of my first year at Discovery Park – 12 months in which we have seen tenant numbers grow rapidly and we have welcomed an exciting mix of innovative start-ups and established names to our thriving community of life science,...
Building West Midlands businesses’ innovative capacity
Brexit and Covid-19 have caused mass uncertainty in the business world. Organisations in the Midlands are seeking help to adapt to changes in the market, find opportunities, and create new products and services. Patrick Bek, Head of Service Innovation and...
Crippling shortages of lab space are curbing the UK’s scientific ambitions
The potential of Life Sciences to deliver game-changing medicines and procedures has never been greater. And with discoveries will come high numbers of jobs and significant economic benefits. That is exciting news in a sector that already employs more than 250,000...
The value of community
On the back of the pandemic, life sciences are riding high. The speed at which vaccines have been developed and supply chains built has shown the potential and agility of this sector. Last year the UK’s biotech industries attracted £4.5bn in funding – a rise of £1.7bn...
