Product Development Workshop 2026

Fully funded workshop for CMM-FAILSAFE members – Limited places!

Going from idea to a product, why is it important to start at the end and not at the beginning?  What makes a good medical product? What is a Target Product Profile (TPP) and how do I define one? How do I develop a plan to get a solution from the lab to the patient?

How do we turn scientific insight into actual drugs and products? The FAILSAFE Product Development Workshop is designed to give you the tools and knowledge necessary to plan the journey from lab discovery to drug approval and ultimately patient impact. 

Through this interactive, fully funded workshop, you’ll learn how craft a Target Product Profile (TPP) and how to use this to design a clear Product Development Plan — essential elements for translating innovation into tangible health solutions.

This workshop is the perfect opportunity to:

• Understand the full drug discovery and development pathway
• Learn strategies to overcome barriers in the anti-infectives market
• Gain practical tools for defining the value and direction of your product

The workshop provides a structured approach to product development, combining theory, case studies, and practical exercises.

Don’t miss out — join us to move your innovation from concept to clinic.

Date: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Time: 13:00 (UK time)

Course length: 3 hrs

Delivery method: Online via Zoom

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Who should attend?

This workshop is tailored for FAILSAFE members who are actively involved in, or planning to be involved in, developing new treatments for infectious disease and want to:

• Strengthen their understanding of the drug development pipeline
• Position their research for translation and impact
• Build a strong foundation for future funding and partnerships

This is a unique opportunity for FAILSAFE members to unlock the tools and insights essential for successful product development.

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Key Benefits

• Fully funded for FAILSAFE members (limited places available)
• Practical outcomes: leave with the tools to help craft a clear description of your product idea and a development plan to make it a reality
• Run by an expert with direct experience in taking ideas from bench through development; translational medicine, pharmaceutical development, clinical development, and regulatory interactions
• A supportive environment to test ideas, ask questions, and refine plans

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Ready to apply? – Coming soon!

As part of the registration process, you will need to:

• Complete a short survey.
• Provide a short motivation explaining how this course will benefit you and your institution
• Submit your CV

Who can apply: We welcome applicants who are seeking to develop or are actively developing a product for the antifungal market.

Eligibility

To participate, you must be a member of the CMM-FAILSAFE Medical Mycology Network. If you are not yet a member, joining is FREE, quick and easy—simply complete this short membership form: Become a Member.

How to apply

If you would like to take part in this fantastic training opportunity, please click on ‘Apply Now’ in the sidebar.

Timeline

Applications close: 3rd December 2025

Application outcome: 12th December 2025 or sooner

Course runs online: 18th February 2026

If you have any questions on this course or completion of the application, please email FAILSAFE@exeter.ac.uk.