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Explore the critical design and development considerations for MedTech products targeting the UK/EU

Venture is delighted to announce

Featured Talk of Leap Global Accelerator Bootcamp on

Design Principles and Best Practices for Medtech products entering the UK/ EU

This featured session brings practical insights into regulatory-led design, human-centred development, and building products that are safe, manufacturable, and sustainable. Led by Richard Hall, Founder & CEO of Pd-m International Ltd. (UK), the talk draws on three decades of experience spanning innovation, design strategy, and commercialisation across regulated sectors.

Organized by : Leap Global Accelerator @ Venture Center

Supported by : Venture Center, DST-NIDHI and Blockchain For Impact (BFI)

Abstract of the talk :

Safety, risk and regulatory-led design of MedTech products.
Human-centred and clinical-context design of MedTech products.
Sustainability, manufacturability and lifecycle thinking in product development.

Session Details :

Date : 19th February, 2026

Time : 12.00 PM - 1.00 PM

Mode : Hybrid (In-person @ Venture Center Lecture Theatre and Online via Zoom)

About the Speaker :

Richard Hall (Founder and CEO, Pd-m International Ltd., UK)

Richard Hall brings over 30 years of experience in design, strategy, and innovation, supporting organisations in translating early-stage concepts into commercially successful products and services.
Expertise includes human-centred design, design for manufacture, and design strategy across regulated and complex sectors.
Began his career with an engineering apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce Aerospace, followed by international experience across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Founded Pd-m International (2005), a design, innovation, and sustainability consultancy working with funded start-ups through to global multinationals across health technologies, life sciences, medical devices, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Particularly experienced in navigating regulatory, intellectual property, manufacturing, and commercialisation challenges.
Deep expertise in sustainable design, circular economy principles, life-cycle assessment, and Net Zero delivery.
Regularly lectures on design, innovation, and sustainability.
Holds a degree in Product Design and an MSc in Leadership; Fellow of the RSA, Chartered Manager (CMI), Design Council Expert; consultant to UKRI and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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The talk is free and open to all, but registration is mandatory

Please Note :

The talk will be followed by an invite-only one-on-one mentoring session for selected MedTech startups.
Organizers reserve the right to accept, decline, or defer registrations to ensure an optimal participant mix.
Participation is limited to registered attendees only.
Confirmation and joining details will be shared closer to the event.

For event related queries please reach out to :

Shuchi Maitraya | +91- 8956226081 | shuchi.maitraya@venturecenter.co.in

Manish Gore | +91-7410045657 | manish.gore@venturecenter.co.in

We warmly invite you to join a conversation that could reshape your approach to MedTech development..

DESCRIPTION:Explore the critical design and development considerations for MedTech products targeting the UK/EU Venture is delighted to announce Featured Talk of Leap Global Accelerator Bootcamp on Design Principles and Best Practices for Medtech products entering the UK/ EU This featured session brings practical insights into regulatory-led design, human-centred development, and building products that are safe, manufacturable, and sustainable. Led by Richard Hall, Founder & CEO o... LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T164847Z LOCATION:Hybrid (In Person @Venture Center Lecture Theatre and Online via Zoom) ... SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Entering the UK/EU is not just about compliance — it’s about making the right design decisions early. This session explores how safety, human factors, and manufacturability shape successful MedTech products. TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR