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30 November 2021 - 1 December 2021
India
UK-India Virtual Biopharmaceutical Mission 2021

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Department for International Trade – UK-India Virtual Biopharmaceutical Mission, 2021


Inspiring keynote sessions, informative industry round-tables and targeted 1:1 meetings promise knowledge gain and new business contacts.

The match-making event brings together companies (buyers as well as suppliers) from across the UK and India’s vibrant Life Science and Pharmaceutical landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to generate new business contacts and contracts. The model is time - and cost efficient and results in business! Meetings will take place via dedicated breakout rooms and can be arranged in advance by means of this website.


Topics addressed - 

  • Drug Discovery and Delivery - 

    UK is home to a world class life sciences base with well- established R&D and industrial services, supply chains, world class talent and life science clusters engaged in cutting-edge drug discovery and research by generating ~£74 billion annual turnover and ~£30 billion in exports. UK is also home to three of the world’s top five universities for pre-clinical, clinical and health sciences – Oxford (1st), Cambridge (3rd) & Imperial college (5th).

  • Process Manufacturing

    The UK’s ability to innovate early in a collaborative way sets it apart in what is an ever increasingly competitive market. The solid academic foundations coupled with external investment, a strong skills base and targeted Government funding with fiscal incentives encourages both large and small companies to focus their R&D capabilities in the UK.
    Significant strategic technology investment is being planned to prepare the UK for the latest opportunities in Advanced Therapies and Complex Medicines and their associated manufacturing requirements. (Source:https://www.abpi.org.uk/media/).

  • Clinical Nutraceuticals

    The task force on innovation, growth and regulatory reforms (TIGRR) in thier latest article have projected that the nutraceutical sector is expected to be worth £75 billion globally and £4 billion in UK by 2025. (Source: https://www.nutraingredients.com). 
    Nutraceuticals is another sector, that has shown great progress during CoViD and the UK has been a strong provider of prescribed vitamins, irons and calcium formula’s (probiotics) which are of high relevance in the Indian market   

Given the UK’s strengths in above areas, the UK stands out as the perfect partner of choice for the Indian Life Science industry which looks to enhance its proposition to the global market and move up the global value chain. .

Why participate?

  • As participants - Hear from high profile speakers from reputed UK organizations on key issues & opportunities in the Life Science industry and innovative products for the life science, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industry.
  • As buyers - Chance to interact with key stakeholders and influencers from the UK bio-pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry during effective one-to one meetings.
  • As manufacturers and developers - Focused 1:1 B2B meetings with the UK delegation of companies with innovative offers in the above three areas through partnership, deal making or investment and an opportunity to see first-hand the UK’s strength in innovation in Bio-pharmaceuticals. 

How can you benefit from this event?

  • Publish and showcase your intent to collaborate on commercial projects, services or highlight your business needs to event participants
  • Initiate and arrange promising pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings at the event
  • Generate fresh leads and meet new contacts in a time and cost-efficient way
  • Evaluate the most innovative technological solutions and products for your business model. 

Top 5 objectives to make your participation a success:

  • Meet Partners and Customers
  • Discover New Products & Services
  • Prepare Purchases or Projects
  • Meet New Suppliers
  • Get Information about latest's trends in industry

Supported By

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Location
India
Organised by
Meetings
Participants 62
Meetings 60
Participants
India 43
United Kingdom 19
United States 1
Total 63
Participants
India Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Industry 28
CDMO/CRO 10
Authority/Government 8
UK Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Industry 7
Pharma Service Provider 3
UK Nutraceutical Industry 3
Indian Nutraceutical Industry 2
R&D Institution 1
Investor/Venture Capital 1
Total 63