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.

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09 May 2023

Australia’s Medtech, Biotech and Pharma Sector to Benefit from New Industry Growth Program

The 2023 Federal Budget includes a welcome commitment to the establishment of a new $392.4 million Industry Growth Program to power development of priority sectors, including medtech, biotech and pharma.

09 May 2023

61st Australian Export Awards Are Now Open!

Now in its 61st year, The Australian Export Awards is a long-running awards program, led by Austrade, celebrating the invaluable contribution of Australian businesses exporting home-grown innovation to the world.

05 May 2023

New ARC Training Centre in Next-Gen Biomedical Analysis opens in Perth

The ARC Training Centre in Next-Gen Biomedical Analysis has been officially opened in Perth at The University of Western Australia (UWA), with support from MTPConnect and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.

05 May 2023

In Case You Missed It: Here’s What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in April

Check out what MTPConnect got up to in April!

04 May 2023

Podcast: BelloSeno Trials Next Generation Breast Implant Technology

BellaSeno is a clinical-stage medical device company developing a next generation fully resorbable breast implant for soft tissue reconstruction following reconstructive surgery or congenital defects. Formed in Queensland, Australia in 2015, the company expanded its operations to Liepzig in Germany – but the journey for this German-Australian company started years earlier.

03 May 2023

Meet the 2023 IMNIS Catalyst Alumni Industry Ambassadors!

A speech pathologist working to rehabilitate those impacted by brain injury, an aerospace engineer working on chemical transportation, and a science publisher working on STEM resources for school students are among the diverse group of 20 emerging leaders in STEM announced to join the 2023 ATSE's IMNIS Catalyst program this week - supported by MTPConnect as part of the REDI initiative.

01 May 2023

Join SA Insights Series featuring Fertilis

MTPConnect’s SA Insights Series for May will feature Professor Jeremy Thompson and Marty Gauvin who co-founded South Australian company, Fertilis, just 3 years ago and are developing the world’s first device to automate embryo culture at the micro scale using 3D printing technology. Join us to find out more about their vision to transform the IVF industry.

28 April 2023

Australian Technologies Competition - Entries open 1 May

The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) is a national growth and awards program showcasing and promoting innovative Australian technologies with global growth potential. Entries open 1 May 2023 for SMEs ready to scale up their technology. And MTPConnect is once again supporting the Medtech and Pharma Award category.

28 April 2023

Tiny Hearts Breakthrough in Heart Disease Research

An Australian research team led by QIMR Berghofer has succeeded in introducing a vascular system into tiny living and beating model human heart muscles, an achievement which it’s hoped will accelerate progress towards the ultimate goal of repairing damage from heart disease.

28 April 2023

Building Australia Through Innovation

The Bionics Institute’s 2023 Innovation Lecture will bring med tech leaders together to explore how Australia can accurately measure innovation, boost the med tech ecosystem and strengthen connections.

28 April 2023

SA Seminar: US Medtech Insights featuring Frank Jaskulke

SA-based medtech researchers, entrepreneurs and commercialisation professionals looking to break the US market are invited to attend a seminar with international guest speaker, Frank Jaskulke, from Medical Alley Association.

26 April 2023

Join our WA Spotlight on US Market Strategy with Frank Jaskulke

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the next WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event in May to hear Frank Jaskulke, Vice President, Intelligence and Head of Medical Alley Starts at the Medical Alley Association speaking on US Market Strategy.

21 April 2023

Discover South Australia's Thriving Medtech Sector at a Pre-Conference AusMedtech Event

Can't wait to kick-start your AusMedtech week in Adelaide with a pre-conference event on Tuesday 23 May? Our Adelaide Intermediary Program is hosting a showcase involving 20 organisations and optional guided tours of innovation precincts as part of the "Discovering South Australia’s Medtech: A Showcase of Places, People and Opportunities".

19 April 2023

'ANDHealth Summit: Where Digital Meets Devices' Hits Adelaide

MTPConnect's Adelaide Intermediary Program is supporting the 'ANDHealth Summit - Where Digital Meets Devices', presented in conjunction with AusMedtech 2023 in Adelaide on 23 May 2023.