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
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!
13 September 2021
BMTH: Synchron Celebrates on MTPConnect Podcast
The MTPConnect Podcast catches up with the co-founders of Synchron, an Australian start up that’s developed a brain computer interface platform designed to help people with paralysis.
13 September 2021
IMNIS REDI Connect Program Selects New Mentees
Ten outstanding PhD students in the job growth areas of regenerative medicine, gene and cell therapy and digital health technologies will be mentored by high-calibre experts to develop their career pathways.
08 September 2021
In Case You Missed It: Here’s What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in August
Check out what the MTPConnect team got up to in August!
31 August 2021
September Sector Spotlight - OncoRes Medical
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub will host a fireside chat with OncoRes Medical at our next Sector Spotlight event in September.
27 August 2021
Podcast News: The Australian Quest for a Strep A Vaccine
A new episode of the MTPConnect Podcast explores the Australian-led global search for a vaccine to prevent rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
20 August 2021
MTPConnect Awarded New MRFF Program to Drive Medical Device Commercialisation
A $19.75 million Early Stage Translation and Commercialisation Support Grant to support early clinical development of medical devices with commercial potential has been awarded to MTPConnect by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).