About BioForward

BioForward is OBN's 'Roadmap for Growth' Life Sciences event, designed to provide the support, skills, know-how and industry connections required to build a commercially successful business. 

Now in its fourth year, the event is attended by leaders and decision makers of growing R&D companies across all therapy and technological areas, along side companies who provide critical support services to emerging companies within the life sciences ecosystem.

BioForward Features:

• An Industry exhibition showcasing up to 50 trusted suppliers, specialising in a range of services, essential for emerging life sciences R&D companies including: Pre-clinical and clinical development, IP, tax & financial management, regulatory compliance, insurance, facilities, location management, manufacturing, lab supplies, communications, sales & marketing, business development, new technology, consultancy, HR & talent
• A full day of pre-scheduled, in-person 1-1 partnering meetings that delegates can schedule at their convenience
• Plenty of formal and informal networking opportunities, including the BioForward drinks reception 
• A packed programme of targeted workshop sessions, designed to provide R&D companies with the know-how and practical skills to support the growth of their business and overcome challenges. Workshop topics include:



• Beating the Clock: Case Studies in Accelerating Biologic Development - Kindly sponsored by Catalent
• An insight into the latest regulatory compliance updates - Kindly sponsored by NDA Group
• A clinical trials update - Kindly sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
• An update on the latest R&D tax credits incentive and what this means for business - Kindly sponsored by TBAT Innovation
• Overcoming the shortage of good candidates - why is this such a challenge? OR Building and retaining your team for the long term
• An update on the latest grant funding options available, including Innovate UK, Horizon 2020, EIS investment scheme, British Business Bank
• Overcoming the latest manufacturing & supply chain challenges
• Selecting the right your CRO partner for your growing company
• Business development - how to pitch to potential partners & collaborators