Great science is only the starting point - commercial growth comes from getting the business basics right.

Today, we're launching the PHTA Founder Growth Series - a practical workshop series designed to support early-stage founders building life science and healthtech businesses.

Across five engaging sessions, we’ll cover:

• Sales management (26 February)
• Founder-led sales skills (25 March)
• Building strong relationships, culture and teams (30 April)
• Go-to-market strategy for early growth (28 May)
• Making the most of grants and tax reliefs (25 June)

This series is about sustainable growth, delivered in a way that works for founders navigating research, funding, and customers.

All sessions are now live on our website - attend one, all, or build a combination tailored to your own needs ⬇️

Experienced biochemical immunologist and mentor to multiple medtech entrepreneurs, David Browning, has recently joined PHTA as our Chief Technology Officer.

On becoming part of PHTA, David said: "PHTA sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting health and life sciences districts. The opportunity to help shape a new translational ecosystem; connecting clinicians, researchers, startups, corporates, and the NHS, with a focus on improving standards of care and health economics, is incredibly compelling.

"My goal is to work with the PHTA team, our partners, and our customers to build a high performing innovation engine where great ideas become real products, real companies, and real clinical impact. I want PHTA to be the place where entrepreneurs find clarity, capability, and the confidence to scale."

PHTA has 70,000sq ft of Category 2 wet and dry lab modules available now, in the heart of Birmingham's health and life sciences district.

From 620 sq ft to 1,300 sq ft, our self-contained labs - with interlinked office and write-up space - offer a regulated, safe and versatile environment for life sciences research.

Did you know we now offer a Virtual Office service?

We know not every ambitious business needs a physical base from the outset. Instead, use PHTA as your registered business address and gain the credibility, presence and connections that come from being based at the heart of Birmingham's health and life sciences district - without the overheads of a physical workspace. 

Access the Midlands' innovation ecosystem from just £110 per month.

When you work with PHTA's medtech Makerspace, you can expect hands on, practical support to turn ideas into prototypes quickly and affordably. The Makerspace offers micro precision fabrication, design support, access to clinical insight, and pathways into usability testing, regulatory planning, and NIHR-aligned evidence generation.

Our Makerspace is much more than just a prototyping facility. Beyond cutting-edge equipment, we also offer something just as valuable: direct connections to world-class clinical-academic expertise. Our close links with the University of Birmingham and co-located NHS expertise provide unparalleled access to researchers, clinicians, and industry specialists who can help guide your development process. Whether you need insights on regulatory pathways, materials selection, or clinical validation, we connect you with the right experts to accelerate your innovation journey.