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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.
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16 December 2021
MTPConnect's Annual Report Shows Strong Sector Support
MTPConnect has published its 2021 Annual Report. Across MTPConnect’s six strategic funding programs for DISER and the Medical Research Future Fund we have so far injected $95 million into Australia’s medical products sector, supporting 145 medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical projects.
15 December 2021
Executive Changes at MTPConnect
After more than three years, MTPConnect Managing Director and CEO, Dr Dan Grant, is leaving the organisation and Stuart Dignam has been appointed to the interim CEO role.
09 December 2021
New report: Valuing the impact of genomics on healthcare in Australia
A new report from the Industry Genomics Network Alliance (InGeNA) features case studies showing just some of the many ways genomics will be useful in diagnosis and treatment across Australia’s future healthcare system.
09 December 2021
MTPConnect launches new program with industry partners supporting early clinical development of medical devices
MTPConnect has commenced the rollout of a new funding program to identify and nurture high-quality medical device projects with strong commercial potential.
07 December 2021
New REDI-backed IMNIS program to build next generation of clinical and medical leaders
The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) is launching the IMNIS Clinical program to nurture Australia’s future medical sector leaders, expanding its IMNIS (the Industry Mentoring Network in STEM) initiative in partnership with MTPConnect’s Researcher Exchange and Development in Industry (REDI) initiative.
06 December 2021
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To In November
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in November!
30 November 2021
AAMRNet Takes a Baton at AMRelay
Australia's first antimicrobial resistance network - AAMRNet - steps into the international arena for the AMRelay as World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 closes.
29 November 2021
First Projects to Complete BioMedTech Horizons Program Deliver Outstanding Research and Commercial Outcomes
A new impact report has been launched highlighting the progress of the first cohort of projects to complete the BioMedTech Horizons (BMTH) program, operated by MTPConnect for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
25 November 2021
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance – the MTPConnect Podcast Raises Awareness of Australian Innovation
To mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021, the MTPConnect Podcast partnered with the team from AAMRNet – the Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network – to produce a special week of programming shining a light on Australia’s expertise and innovations to fight superbugs.
23 November 2021
Empowering scientists with training in the growing clinical trials sector
Our latest REDI case study focuses on the success of the VCCC Alliance's SKILLED clinical trials internship program.
19 November 2021
Boosting Clinician-Led Entrepreneurism - Provider Opportunity Opens
Apply to deliver the REDI Clinical Entrepreneur Program - call for proposals now open.
10 November 2021
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in October
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in October!
05 November 2021
Medtech Startups Stand Out at the WA Innovator of the Year Awards
Four of the six awards at this year’s WA Innovator of the Year Awards (IOTY) were taken home by Western Australian medtech companies, recognising the contribution and innovation of WA’s dynamic medical technology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector.
03 November 2021
$1 Million Boost for WA Medical Products Manufacturing
A new voucher scheme from the MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub will see a major boost for medical products manufacturing in Western Australia.