Accelerating Technology Development and Commercialisation:
Out of the Lab and into the Market
Tuesday 12th June 2012; 12.15-2.00pm
Innovation Centre
CTF Building
46 Grafton Street
M13 9NT
Presented by the Cube Group which is drawn from three companies: Maddison Product Design, Tactiq and Viadynamics.
Event Details:
12.15-12.30 Registration and refreshments
12.30-12.45 The Phagenesis Story: A UMIP Spin-out company Presented by Conor Mulrooney, Phagenesis
12.45-13.00 Making Innovation Happen Presented by Nicholas Duggan, Viadynamics
13.00-13.15 Technology Led vs. User Led Innovation, Getting the Balance Right Presented by Patrick Hall, Maddison Product Design
13.15-13.30 De-risking Product Development Presented by Vince Ellis, Tactiq
13.30-14.00 Q&A Session and Networking
14.00-17.00 One-2-One Sessions begin
One-2-One Meetings
From 2pm onwards the three companies will be available for pre-booked One-2-One product clinic meetings with technology start-ups or individuals to discuss specific projects and would be delighted to cover any of the following subjects:
- Product Development
- Commercial Opportunities and Threats
- Technical Challenges
- Regulatory Affairs
- Licencing/start-up Issues
- Trouble shooting
The 1 hour closed door clinics provide you with an unmatched opportunity to discuss your product and innovation issues with a highly qualified panel of innovation thought leaders, helping you to establish a target driven product development path to reduce technical risk, navigate regulatory hurdles and enhance your commercial potential.
Clinic Panel
David Maddison
Managing Director of product design specialists Maddison and Designer-in-Residence at The University of Manchester Intellectual Property (UMIP).
David is founder and MD of Maddison and has over 40 years’ experience as a product designer. In 2010 David was appointed Designer-in-Residence at UMIP to support their IP to successful commercialisation.
Alan Johnson
Director of Tactiq, Technology Embedded Systems Design and Solutions Consultants.
Alan is a co-founder of Tactiq and has 26 years’ experience managing and developing medical devices from body scanners to disposable imaging devices
Nicholas Duggan
Innovation Consultant, Viadynamics.
Nicholas is a business and market strategist. In his twelve years at Viadynamics, he has led and supported a wide range of medical technology assignments, for international businesses, growth companies and high potential start-ups.
Please follow the link below to register and to express an interest in participating in a one-2-one session:
