Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute: Phase 1 competition networking event

In advance of the upcoming Medicines Manufacturing Data Institute (MMDI) Phase 1 competition, Innovate UK is running two events to brief interested parties and bring the ecosystem together. The MMDI represents a significant opportunity for the UK to establish a trusted, secure and federated national data hub that will enable organisations across the medicines development and manufacturing ecosystem to securely capture, share and use data to improve medicines manufacturing.

An in-person networking event will be held in London on 9 September 2026, providing organisations interested in applying an opportunity to learn more about the concept of the MMDI, competition scope and objectives while connecting with potential collaborators from across the medicines manufacturing ecosystem.

At this event, you will:

  • hear about the competition scope, objectives, eligibility requirements, and assessment criteria
  • learn more about the vision and ambition for the MMDI
  • hear insights and lessons learned from similar programmes and initiatives
  • network with organisations from across the medicines manufacturing value chain and identify potential consortium partners
  • gain an understanding of the opportunities available through both the Phase 1 competition and the future Phase 2 investment opportunity

An online briefing event will follow on 11 September detailing the competition scope, objectives, eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and application process.

Organisations considering an application are strongly encouraged to attend one or both events to understand the opportunity, begin consortium discussions and meet potential partners.