News Directory
Keep up to date with MTPConnect news and events, updated regularly. If you have news or events the sector would be interested to hear about, please let us know at media@mtpconnect.org.au.
News
09 November 2016
Federal Government launches Global Innovation Strategy to support growth
The Global Innovation Strategy, under the National Innovation and Science Agenda, has been launched by Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, the Hon Greg Hunt.
26 October 2016
Leading MTP organisations sign MoU to benefit sector through collaboration
MTPConnect and AusBiotech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together in undertaking activities to accelerate the growth of the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector in Australia.
20 October 2016
MTPConnect announces $7.4m funding for 14 national MTP projects
MTPConnect today announced it will provide $7.4m funding for 14 national projects in the MTP sector, that could leverage as much as $32 million in industry partner funds.
19 October 2016
MTPConnect and BioMelbourne Network sign MoU
MTPConnect and BioMelbourne Network have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), further uniting the Australian MTP sector to boost its competitiveness, productivity and capacity in the global market.
03 October 2016
Australia's best emerging tech companies announced
Industry leading innovators in the sectors of energy, manufacturing, food & agritech, mining, medtech & pharma, and cyber security are represented in the Australian Technologies Competition Finalist shortlist.
15 September 2016
MTPConnect welcomes Government Response to Medicines and Medical Device Review
MTPConnect has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the independent expert panel Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation.
31 August 2016
Australian R&D organisations seeking Korean manufacturers for commercial partnership
Ms Sue MacLeman, Managing Director and CEO of MTPConnect, will present on Australia's medtech capabilities and competitive advantages at a medtech showcase in Seoul.
29 August 2016
MTPConnect appoints executive team to kick-start growth remit
MTPConnect is delighted to announce the appointment of three General Managers today.
10 August 2016
Education key to growth: MTPConnect and ARCS sign MoU
MTPConnect and ARCS Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), agreeing to work closely together for the benefit of the MedTech, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
28 July 2016
MTPConnect releases Project Fund Guidelines and Expressions Of Interest documents
MTPConnect is looking for collaborative, industry-led projects through a dollar-for-dollar matched Project Fund Program.
25 July 2016
MTPConnect invites you to its ‘Competitive Australia’ events
MTPConnect will be touring Australia in July and August 2016 to encourage collaboration for a competitive Australia.
25 July 2016
MTPConnect unveils 10-year plan to boost competitiveness of MTP sector
MTPConnect today launched its Draft Sector Competitiveness Plan.
08 July 2016
Invitation to Australia – Korea Medtech Innovation Showcase, hosted by Austrade Seoul 1-2 September
Austrade Seoul invites Australian medtech companies to meet with Korean industry at the 2016 Australian Medtech Innovation Showcase in Seoul on the 1-2 September.
01 June 2016
Program Rewards Australia’s Best Technology Companies: 2016 Australian Technologies Competition
The 2016 Australian Technologies Competition (ATC16) is open for entries to Australian technology SMEs with global potential.
16 May 2016
NHMRC to revise monitoring and reporting for clinical trials
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), with the assistance of a Working Committee of the Australian Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) is revising the 2009 AHEC Position Statement on Monitoring and reporting of safety for clinical trials involving therapeutic products.