With a focus on local procurement, MTPConnect’s Pathway to Market – Medtech Capability Uplift Program is designed to get more home-grown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services.
It is an initiative of the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA), delivered by MTPConnect in partnership with BioMelbourne Network and supported by the Victorian Government. AMMA was established as a consortium in partnership with peak industry bodies to drive local procurement and medtech industry growth.
The highly sought after program, rolling out in 2026 for the second time, supports Victorian medtech SMEs who are market-ready companies producing one or more medical device(s) (TRL 6-9) through a focused 5-month journey to position themselves competitively for local health procurement opportunities.
Victoria serves as the pilot state for this important, solutions-driven program, setting the foundation to drive a national agenda for medtech innovation and manufacturing.
MTPConnect’s 2026 Pathway to Market Cohort
Congratulations to the 7 companies selected for the cohort – announced in March.
For queries, please contact MTPConnect’s Dr Amelia Vom.
One of the challenges we face in Australia is getting more homegrown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services.
The 2025 Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) Medtech Showcase profiled Victorian-made products and innovations from 25 local manufacturers spanning surgical care and diagnostics to hospital consumables and equipment. From a new nasal swab designed for children to smart bedding systems for aged care and healthcare sectors, the lineup was impressive.
The Showcase highlighted ‘Better Health Made Here’ – and the MTPConnect Podcast was on the ground talking to companies involved, including those taking part in the 2025 Pathway to Market program – Ventora Medical’s Edward Buijs, Rhinomed’s Michael Johnson, Dentalife’s Tom Stray, Sleeptite’s Cameron van den Dungen and Certius Medical’s Tim Stewart – as well as local leaders Care Essentials’ Helen Skazas and Lindo’s Robert Gangi.
Listen to episode 202 of the MTPConnect Podcast
Join our Medtech Selling to Health Masterclass, designed for medtech companies looking to understand how local health procurement really works.
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The recent AMMA Medtech Showcase 2025 and Pathway to Market finale featured 25 Victorian medtech manufacturers looking to connect with over 150 health service representives from more than 15 hospitals alongside ecosystem leaders.
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