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Funding the future of Life and Health Sciences in Northern Ireland

Event details

  • Location:
    Ulster University, Belfast Campus, York St, Belfast BT15 1ED
  • Date: 2 October 2025 - 2 October 2025
  • Time:

Business Finance Week 2025

30 September - 9 October 

With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs.

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About the event

Join us as we bring together life and health sciences leaders, innovators and investors to explore one of Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors.

This event offers a deep dive into the current and future funding landscape — sharing real-world insights and uncovering the opportunities that lie ahead.

You’ll also have the chance to connect directly with sector-specific investors, hear what they’re looking for, and gain practical guidance on positioning your business for investment.

*There will be a limited opportunity for 1-2-1 conversations with the investors.”

 

Speakers

  • David Hourican, Chief Financial Officer, British Business Bank
  • Joann Rhodes, CEO, HIRANI
  • Susan McKane, Senior Manager - NI, UK Network, British Business Bank
  • Tim Brundle, Director of Research and Impact, Ulster University
  • Adam Hardy, Accelerator Programme Manager, Pioneer Group
  • Samana Brannigan, Head of Health Technologies, Innovate UK
  • Cheryl Wallace, Head of Life Sciences, Invest NI
  • Mary Canning, Partner, Epidarex
  • David Porter, Partner, Apposite

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British Business Bank plc and its subsidiaries (the Bank) are not responsible for the views or opinions expressed by the organisers or other participants in this event and such views or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of the Bank.

You should always consider whether any information, guidance or advice provided as part of this event is applicable to your particular circumstances and, where appropriate, seek professional or specialist advice or support. The Bank shall have no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies on such information, guidance or advice.

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