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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19 March 2024

Adelaide Intermediary Program Kicks Off Global Market Navigator Program

MTPConnect’s Adelaide Intermediary Program hosted its first session of the Global Market Navigator Program recently with a VIP launch.

19 March 2024

Communicate Your Unique Value Proposition for Successful Business Partnering

In our series on Preparing for Partnering Sessions ahead of BIO2024, join our WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Workshop with Profile Media to learn how to communicate your unique selling proposition and make the most of business partnering.

15 March 2024

New Podcast! Funding Healthtech Innovation in Australia

Missed the SA Insights event on Funding for Healthtech Innovation in Australia? We’ve got it covered in a special episode of the MTPConnect podcast.

15 March 2024

Medical Research Future Fund team visits WA-based BMTH awardees

Recently, the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub has been hosting site tours to WA-based companies that received funding through the BioMedTech Horizons (BMTH) programAdvanced Genetic Diagnostics, OncoRes Medical, Proteomics International, VitalTrace, Artrya, Cortical Dynamics, and ClearDrum, for WA-based team members of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

14 March 2024

Join Pharma Partnering Webinars with MSD and Viatris Ahead of BIO 2024

In the lead up to BIO 2024 in San Diego, Austrade is offering two interactive partnering webinars with MSD and Viatris’ US Business Development & Licensing teams, in April.

13 March 2024

BiVACOR Receives Funding Boost for Total Artificial Heart Clinical Trials

BiVACOR a clinical stage device company, recently received US$13 million as part of the Artificial Heart Frontiers Program, to support the company’s Total Artificial Heart program and future product enhancements. The funding will support clinical work of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart and begin development for the integration of wireless power sources for the device. Read more about this Targeted Translation Research Accelerator awardee and its innovative implant.

08 March 2024

Turbo-Charge Your Digital Innovation with ANDHealth’s ACTIVATE Accelerator

Calling all Victorian digital or connected health companies approaching proof of concept! ANDHealth has opened applications for Cohort 2 of ACTIVATE, a purpose-built accelerator program supported by LaunchVic. If you want to turbo-charge your investment and customer readiness, apply now.

07 March 2024

Apply Now: Fast-track your healthtech venture with the MedTech Actuator Accelerator

The MedTech Actuator Accelerator has opened applications for Cohort 9! If you are an early stage medtech, biotech or healthtech startup looking to fast-track your commercialisation journey, be sure to apply.

06 March 2024

Argenica Therapeutics launches Phase 2 trials into novel stroke therapy drug

Perth-based Argenica Therapeutics Limited is developing pioneering novel neuroprotective therapies designed to reduce brain damage after stroke and other severe brain injuries. The company recently announced initiation of a Phase 2 clinical trial for its novel drug, ARG-007, with the aim of reducing brain tissue damage post-stroke.

06 March 2024

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

Check out what MTPConnect got up to in February!

06 March 2024

Medicines Repurposing Program Opens - Call for Candidate Medicine Nominations

The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has commenced a new Medicines Repurposing Program (MRP) to expand treatment options and improve health outcomes for Australians. Nominate new candidate medicines now, and attend a webinar in March to find out more.

28 February 2024

WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub Seminar Explores Translating Complexity

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join a special seminar event with international biotech consultant Dr Kate Hilyard on “Translating complexity - getting rid of the jargon that often puts barriers between us”.

27 February 2024

Helping You Prepare to Partner at BIO2024

Join MTPConnect for an online information session on 15 March 2024 to help you get ready for business partnering in 2024!

27 February 2024

Next Up: SA Insights Delves into the Healthtech Investment Landscape

Delve into the dynamic world of healthtech investment at Adelaide Intermediary Program’s upcoming SA Insights event in March 2024.

27 February 2024

Join the BioForum - Advancing Non-Animal Models in Biomedical Research

BioMelbourne Network is hosting a discussion about the transformative potential of non-animal models to study complex biological processes, advance science and generate over $1.5 billion in revenue and over 5,000 jobs in Australia by 2024.