Health and bio technology

A broad and diverse sector, the UK Health and Bio-tech sector is dominated in the UK by SMEs.

"The sector is highly diverse, dominated in the UK by resource constrained SMEs…Bound together by some common elements – a shared regulatory framework; an increasing convergence of technologies (particularly in connected devices); and a drive to deliver innovation. They also face some common challenges – these include a complex innovation and funding landscape; regulatory change; and a need to improve sustainability." (UKRI - Knowledge Transfer Network) 

With a long track record in working with SMEs, we can support businesses in the sector improve flexibility, responsiveness and agility.

The MTC can support key industry challenges including new product and process development, piloting and prototyping, regulation and compliance, and building resilience in the supply chain.

health and bio technology Key Challenges

The sector is highly diverse, dominated in the UK by resource-constrained SMEs. Bound together by some common elements - a shared regulatory framework; an increasing convergence of technologies (particularly in connected devices) and a drive to deliver innovation.

 

• Complex innovation and funding landscape
• Regulatory change
• A need to improve sustainability