Virtual Pavilion To Showcase UK Life Sciences Launched

‘UK Healthcare Pavilion’, a first of its kind virtual platform that showcases UK healthcare and life sciences has been launched.

According to a press release, the innovative website will provide news, insights, and interviews from a wide ranger of key opinion leaders and policymakers, who will present their views on a variety of topical subjects in the sector, and showcase the life science strengths that the UK has to offer.

The new platform will support UK companies to increase export opportunities, as there will be a searchable directory of UK companies alongside the platform that provides overseas buyers with a simple and intuitive way to identify and engage with UK industry and healthcare organisations.

It will also list the UK’s most prestigious private healthcare providers. The platform has gained the support of key government and healthcare stakeholders, which will also be aiming to attract inward investments.

Paul Benton, managing director, international, at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) said the association was ‘delighted’ to have collaborated with software developer Virti and other stakeholders in bringing the UK Healthcare Pavilion to life.

“We know how special the UK’s healthcare and life sciences sector is, but there has never been a single front door that showcases its true breadth and capabilities. Throughout the pandemic, organisations have also told us how they are struggling to connect with global audiences due to the closure of physical borders,” he said.

“From there, the idea for the site was developed, to create a ‘go-to’ marketplace for visitors looking to discover, connect and innovate with the UK healthcare and life sciences sector.”

The UK Healthcare Pavilion is supported by government departments, including the Department for International Trade, Invest Northern Ireland, Scottish Development International and the Welsh Government, as well as UK consulates, embassies, and industry bodies around the world.

There is also a mix of trade and clinical associations that have put their support behind the platform.

These include the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Physicians, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA), GAMBICA (The UK Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology), Medcity, OneNucleus, the AHSN Network and The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Minister for exports, Graham Stuart MP explained that the UK has become a global leader in life sciences and healthcare innovation, as broadly experienced across the NHS, academia, industry and policy.

“We have great heritage in these areas and take a uniquely collaborative approach, giving us strong foundations to build on as we push the boundaries of scientific discovery. This is even more significant as we work to combat COVID-19 around the world,” he said.

“The Pavilion will provide a brilliant platform for UK healthcare businesses to export their goods and services overseas, sharing the very best that Britain has to offer.”

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