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
14 November 2018
MTPConnect and MTAA sign a new collaboration agreement
MTPConnect, the national Growth Centre for the Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Sector, has extended its alliance with the Medical Technology Association of Australia.
09 November 2018
First BridgeTech Symposium to be held at Iconic Luna Park
The BridgeTech Program will be holding its main event of the year, the BridgeTech Symposium, for its inaugural cohort at the stellar location of Luna Park, Sydney.
08 November 2018
Australia aims to become regenerative medicine hub
Australia is considered one of the first movers in the regenerative medicine (RM) space, with more than 70 institutes and companies working in the sector across the country.
07 November 2018
Are You Ready for the Factory of the Future?
Industry 4.0 is not just a fad—it is a real event, said an expert at The Medtech Conference.
05 November 2018
eMotionGait, wearable tech for the informed support of lower limb amputees, wins Perth Biodesign pitch night
Medical device start-up JR-TeCH, creators of eMotionGait, a wearable technology for prostheses, has taken first prize at the 2018 Perth Biodesign Pitch Night, presented by Accelerating Australia.
01 November 2018
MTPConnect and AusBiotech continue its collaboration agreement
MTPConnect has expanded its alliance with national life sciences organisation AusBiotech.
31 October 2018
New report: Australia poised for global success in regenerative medicine
A new report on opportunities for Australia’s burgeoning regenerative medicine sector reveals it has all the elements needed to be a global leader and drive the creation of thousands of new, high paying jobs.
26 October 2018
MTPConnect and Life Sciences Queensland extend collaboration agreement
MTPConnect, the national growth centre for the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector, and Queensland peak industry group Life Sciences Queensland have expanded their alliance to help grow Australian life sciences.
25 October 2018
Two MTPConnect projects attract outside investment
The CSIRO protein production platform in Melbourne and the Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) based at Flinders University in Adelaide are the latest MTPConnect projects to attract additional investment from Australian State governments.
24 October 2018
Cancer Therapeutics CRC signs agreement to enable Pfizer to develop novel cancer drugs
Melbourne-headquartered Cancer Therapeutics CRC (CTx) announced a two-year research collaboration and a license agreement with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE).
10 October 2018
New Funding to boost Australian Healthtech Sector
Three key life sciences projects have been awarded a total of $690,000 in new funding to support researchers, improve collaboration with industry and open-up international market opportunities.
09 October 2018
Australian Health Innovations on Show to the World
From virtual reality for kids to novel surgical equipment Australia’s health innovations under development will be on display to the world at the World Hospital Congress in Brisbane.
03 October 2018
New Chair for MTPConnect
Sue MacLeman has commenced as Chair of MTPConnect, the Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Industry Growth Centre.
02 October 2018
MDPP Launches Itself into Victoria
MTPConnect congratulates our Project Fund Program recipient The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) on expanding its operations into Victoria. It has received support from LaunchVic, a government agency helping to kickstart the Victorian start-up environment.
01 October 2018
MTP sector’s role in driving trade and investment: taking the message to Canberra
In August, MTPConnect CEO Dr Dan Grant gave evidence to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s trade system and the digital economy conducted by the Joint Standing Committee on Trade and Investment Growth.