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
30 October 2017
Just in time implants set to radically advance tumour surgery
A major new Australian research project is set to transform the way physicians surgically treat tumours and bone cancer, and dramatically improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
26 October 2017
MTPConnect announces $7.3m in funding for 20 national MTP projects
MTPConnect is focused on investing on big, bold ideas to improve the productivity, competitiveness and innovative capacity of Australia’s medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical sector.
25 October 2017
Reading brain signals to help the paralysed move and more—The Actuator taking Australia’s promising medical technologies to market
Australian medtech start-ups will each have access to up to $4 million under a national program launched today.
09 October 2017
Blog: Finding Inspiration at Home and Abroad
MTPConnect’s Director of Major Projects Elizabeth Stares shares her insight on the fantastic two weeks in September, where she attended major conferences and events in Australia and abroad.
28 September 2017
Invitation: Medical Technology, Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Delegation to Israel
Australia's mdetech, biotech and pharma sector is invited to join MTPConnect CEO Sue MacLeman and Office of Innovation and Science Australia CEO Dr Charlie Day on a one-week delegation to Israel in May 2018.
27 September 2017
MTPConnect makes inroads in the US through MoU with Medical Alley Association at the 2017 MedTech Conference
MTPConnect has today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Medical Alley Association, an organisation based in Minnesota that enables health innovation and care organisations to innovate, succeed and influence the evolution of healthcare.
20 September 2017
Digital health companies to benefit from unique market entry focused accelerator
ANDHealth—Australia’s industry led, national accelerator for digital health technologies and 2016 recipient of the MTPConnect Project Fund Program—has announced the first cohort of six companies that will enter the ANDHealth Program.
19 September 2017
MTPConnect and LSQ sign MoU to boost the Australian life sciences sector
MTPConnect and LSQ have signed a MoU further establishing their relationship and collaborative commitment to boost the Queensland and broader Australian MTP sectors.
11 September 2017
Biomedical Translation Fund disburses $13.3m
The Australian Government has announced funding for three medical breakthroughs to help people with severe disabilities walk again and support thousands of Australians facing crippling chronic back pain.
31 August 2017
Launch of new facility set to ensure health of Australians and economy
Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Senator Arthur Sinodinos today launched the ‘M2’ precinct, a joint project between CSIRO, Monash University and Monash Health Translation Precinct. This facility also includes CSIRO’s new Biomedical Materials Translation Facility.
30 August 2017
MTPConnect and Confederation of Indian Industry sign MoU to boost collaboration and growth
MTPConnect and the Confederation of Indian Industry have signed an MoU to work collaboratively to boost the innovative medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in India and Australia.
28 August 2017
Australian Government releases response to Productivity Commission Inquiry into IP Arrangements
The Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Arthur Sinodinos, has released a response to the Productivity Commission’s (PC) Inquiry on Intellectual Property (IP) on behalf of the Australian Government.
24 August 2017
First Medical Research Future Fund grants open
In great news for the sector, the first two competitive grant opportunities for the Medical Research Future Fund opened today in antimicrobial resistance and clinical trials. These grant opportunities will be run by the National Health and Medical Research Council, and will draw on their high-quality application and assessment processes.
17 August 2017
New Partnership Creates Dedicated Digital Health CoWorking Space
National non-profit digital health integrator and accelerator ANDHealth, recipient of the MTPConnect Project Fund Program, has teamed up with a specialised health co-working space to create a hub for digital health technology companies and entrepreneurs.
16 August 2017
Blog: My personal pathway from Masters to Industry
MTPConnect Communications Intern, Michelle Mendonca, gives us a look into her life as a graduate student in the biotechnology industry, and how networking and mentoring shaped her journey so far.