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
27 October 2021
WA Spotlight on Argenica Therapeutics
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event featuring Argenica Therapeutics Limited.
27 October 2021
Final ‘foundation stones’ set for future of Australian regenerative medicine
The Regenerative Medicine Consortium, funded through MTPConnect’s Growth Centre Project Fund Program, has now delivered the final elements of the 12-month project, which collectively demonstrate the breadth of opportunity present in the Australian regenerative medicine sector.
27 October 2021
Telehealth start up Coviu wins 2021 Australian Technologies Competition
In the Australian Technologies Competition, NSW-based start up Coviu took home not only the Medtech & Pharma Award but also the title of Australian Technology Company of the Year.
20 October 2021
MTPConnect Report Outlines Challenges and Opportunities for Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Industry
MTPConnect has launched a new report on the Australian medicinal cannabis industry, commissioned to provide an evidence base for the current size of Australia's medicinal cannabis industry, as well as future estimates for the sector.
15 October 2021
MTPConnect Skills Gap Report Calls to Position our Workforce for Post-Pandemic Prosperity
MTPConnect releases the third report in a series developed from a ‘root and branch’ analysis of skills gaps in the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector workforce.
14 October 2021
Trials & Tribulations of Developing the First COVID-19 Vaccine
The MTPConnect Podcast spoke to Oxford Vaccine Group's Dr Maheshi Ramasamy in the UK about leading the clinical trials that gave us the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
13 October 2021
GSK Australia's Graduate Researcher Program Opens Applications
Applications are now open for GSK Australia's Graduate Researcher Program.
11 October 2021
In Case You Missed It: Here’s What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in September
Check out what the MTPConnect team got up to in September!
08 October 2021
REDI Fellowships Eligibility Expanded to Smaller Companies
Due to extensive interest from the sector, we will be expanding the eligibility of the REDI Fellowship program so that smaller companies can apply for a Fellow.
04 October 2021
MTPConnect Welcomes New Interns
Announcing the two new interns joining MTPConnect's REDI program and the Stakeholder Engagement team for a two month stint.
29 September 2021
IMNIS Industry Mentoring Goes Global with REDI Support
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a dynamic new international mentoring program designed to nurture Australia’s future leaders in science, technology, engineering and maths to engage with industry globally. Meet the first five mentees & mentors of IMNIS International!.
27 September 2021
TTRA Opens $6M Funding Opportunity for Round Two Research Projects
The Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) Round Two Expressions Of Interest Are Now Open with New Priority Areas
23 September 2021
$4M boost for Australian Medtech Research Commercialisation
MTPConnect and the Minister for Health and Aged Care, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, today announced $4 million in funding for five highly promising medical technology projects across Australia.
23 September 2021
Funding injection of $5.2 million for new diabetes and cardiovascular disease research through MTPConnect
MTPConnect and the Minister for Health and Aged Care, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP, today announced $5.2 million of funding for seven diabetes and cardiovascular disease research projects through the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) initiative.
23 September 2021
BridgeTech Program Applications Open
Applications for the award-winning BridgeTech Program are now open for 2022!