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
22 September 2020
You’re Invited to the Launch of Australia’s first Antimicrobial Resistance Network
Please join us at a virtual industry roundtable on 24 September from 10-11am AEST, to launch the formation of Australia’s first Antimicrobial Resistance Network – the AAMRNet, and the release of a new report, ‘Fighting Superbugs: A Report on the Inaugural Meeting of Australia’s Antimicrobial Resistance Stakeholders’, prepared by MTPConnect in partnership with Biointelect.
16 September 2020
20 Industry Fellowships on Offer for the Australian Medtech and Pharma Sector
The Bridge and BridgeTech programs, today launched the applications for Industry Fellowships, supported through MTPConnect's REDI initiative.
16 September 2020
IMNIS program expands to cover new areas of health and medical research
Five outstanding PhD students in the growth areas of regenerative medicine, gene and cell therapy and digital health technologies are being partnered with high-calibre experts to develop their career pathways.
15 September 2020
Championing Social Entrepreneurship for Start-Ups
In our latest podcast episode, we catch up with one of our REDI partners, the George Institute for Global Health, an independent medical research institute focused on the world’s biggest health challenges, based in Sydney.
15 September 2020
New MDPP Directory Connects Australia's Medical Device Sector to Drive Innovation
The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) today launches the first online Capability Directory, listing details of more than 2,600 Australian organisations relevant to the medical device industry, bringing together expert research, clinical and manufacturing capabilities of Australian organisations.
14 September 2020
Join us at the World’s Largest Medtech Conference
We’re making the virtual journey to the Virtual Medtech Conference to Toronto on 5-7 October and we’d like Australian medtech companies to come along with us, to participate in the world’s largest medtech event.
04 September 2020
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in August
Check out what our MTPConnect team was up to in August!
03 September 2020
Australian biomedical research efforts boosted by $10.4 million
MTPConnect and Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, today announced $10.4 million in funding for 13 early stage biomedical projects, including COVID-19 research.
01 September 2020
Developing Diagnostics Needs A Different Approach: Join our Webinar!
For our next monthly Seminar Series, we’re going to explore the complexity of developing diagnostics and give you some advice from industry experts.
24 August 2020
Apply NOW for Subsidised Access to Microscopy Services
Are you a medtech startup / SME looking to access affordable microscopy and technical services for your medical research?
21 August 2020
VCCC’s SKILLED Internship Program Builds Clinical Trial Talent Pipeline
This week, the MTPConnect podcast explores how the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) is building a future workforce through internships to support the growth of clinical trials in cancer research as part of our REDI initiative.
21 August 2020
COVID-19 Impact Report - Quick Read
Back in June, we published our research undertaken in partnership with L.E.K. Consulting, exploring the impacts of the pandemic lockdown on organisations across the different parts of the MTP value chain and how companies have responded to the crisis.
20 August 2020
MTPConnect Chair appointed to key COVID-19 Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group
Yesterday, in a joint statement, Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Hon. Karen Andrews MP and Minister for Health Hon. Greg Hunt MP outlined Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Strategy and announced the formation of a high level COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia - Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group.
20 August 2020
Expand Your Medtech Business to India
The NSW Government want to help take NSW businesses overseas with its Going Global Program, a 12-month intensive program that aims to connect eligible NSW businesses with opportunities in key global markets and help companies diversify or enter export markets.
19 August 2020
New WA Appointment for Stakeholder Engagement Team
Today we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Tracey Wilkinson as Director Stakeholder Engagement WA.