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
28 February 2022
Life Sciences WA Awarded X-TEND Grant
We are pleased to announce that our partnership with Life Sciences WA (LSWA) has been awarded an X-TEND WA program grant, supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and part of the New Industries Fund.
28 February 2022
TTRA Partners with Australia Centre for Health Services Innovation
We are pleased to announce a new TTRA partnership with the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI), to provide support and mentoring for standalone behavioural intervention applicants and awardees.
24 February 2022
MTPConnect Appointed ‘Innovation Intermediary’ for Adelaide BioMed City
MTPConnect has been appointed to deliver the External Innovation and Translation Intermediary services for Adelaide BioMed City (ABMC) health and life sciences Innovation District.
22 February 2022
CSL Launches 'Everyday Trailblazers' Campaign
CSL Limited have a launched a new media campaign designed to celebrate the critical contributions of medical scientists in leading the world out of the pandemic and creating a healthy, safe, future for our communities.
16 February 2022
REDI Fellowship Program Paused
The REDI Fellowship program provides companies in the medical products sector (medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals) with up to $250,000 per annum to bring researchers, clinicians and MTP professionals in-house for up to twelve months to work on priority research projects.
04 February 2022
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been up to in January
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in January!
17 January 2022
Introducing Jo Close – Director Stakeholder Engagement for South Australia
MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jo Close as MTPConnect’s Director Stakeholder Engagement for South Australia, starting today.
14 January 2022
Ten Sought-After Industry Fellowships Awarded to Boost Medical Research Commercialisation
MTPConnect is pleased to announce that ten high-skilled Australian researchers, clinicians and professionals from the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector have been selected as the next fellows under the REDI Fellowship Program.
14 January 2022
$20m Committed to Launch Leading National Research Centres for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Two major new Research Centres will be established in Australia, with $20 million committed through the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) initiative, delivered by MTPConnect.
21 December 2021
Season 3 of MTPConnect Podcasts Wraps Up
In 2021, with more than 30 episodes and 53 guests, the MTPConnect Podcast has created more than 20 hours of inspiring stories about innovations from the MTP sector.
21 December 2021
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been up to in December
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in December!
20 December 2021
Victorian Link to New International Stem Cell Research Centre
The Murdoch Children's Research Centre is part of a new international stem cell research centre offering hope for patients with incurable diseases.
17 December 2021
Applications open for funding to support development of Australian medical devices
In a move set to advance Australia’s medical technology sector, MTPConnect has today announced that it is welcoming applications for its new Clinical Translation and Commercialisation - Medtech (CTCM) program.