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Nexxus is a networking organization established in Scotland in 2003 to facilitate communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration between life science organizations. It aims to connect and inform life sciences in Scotland and raise the profile of Scotland as a life science center of excellence. Scotland has the second largest life science cluster in the UK, with over 600 organizations employing around 30,000 people and generating £3 billion in turnover. Nexxus provides services like events, communications, and knowledge transfer to raise awareness of Scottish life science capabilities and foster collaboration between companies, academics, and the NHS.
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Nexxus SFP
- 2. Life SciencesGlobal top emerging 5 life science location1Second Largest Cluster1 in the UKHome to 15% of UK life science companies
- 3. 625 organisations2, employing ~31,0002
- 4. Turnover of £33
- 5. GVA of £1.39bn3Key strengths: Clinical/Translational Medicine
- 6. Stem cells/regenerative medicine
- 8. Diagnostics
- 9. CROsEmerging Animal healthcare/vet medicine
- 10. Healthcare Informatics (Bioinformatics, Imaging etc)1 Fierce Biotech 20072 Scottish Enterprise, Jan 20093 ONS 2006 figures
- 11. About NexxusNetworking organisation, established in 2003 to
- 12. Connect, communicate and inform life sciences in Scotland
- 13. facilitate communication, knowledge sharing and collaboration between organisations involved in life science and related activities in the Scotland.
- 14. to raise the profile locally and nationally of Scotland as a life science centre of excellence
- 15. Website www.nexxusscotland.comNexxus
- 16. Policy & Strategy Operational Level Life Sciences Advisory Board (LiSAB) WorkstreamsNHS/Science BaseSBFNexxusOther NetworksLSS WebsiteBIASSCNCommunity
- 17. Nexxus Services A core function of Nexxus is to raise awareness of life science capabilities, achievements and activities:
- 18. Events
- 19. Targeted Workshops, High Profile Events, Annual Awards, Debates
- 20. All are networking events
- 21. Communications
- 22. Quarterly Newsletter, 3000+ subscribers (Scotland and rest of the world)
- 23. News e-bulletins, 5000+ circulation
- 25. Wealth of articles publicising local life science news
- 26. 140 life science companies registeredNexxus ServicesKnowledge Transfer Exchange Gain an overview of the SME/Academic/NHS organisation
- 27. Identify and broker opportunities for collaboration
- 28. Highlight available resources, facilitates and servicesMentoring ProgrammeTargeted at life science start-ups
- 29. Core of experienced entrepreneurs
- 30. ‘light touch’ – water-coolerImplementation (iii)Others Purchasing scheme
- 32. Consultancy Network of Networks BayBioBio SingaporeBioComOneNucleusBiotech UmeaCEBRSPRIBioTopGoteborgBioKoreaBioBioM