MedTech Spectrum

Article Name Australia & New Zealand

Cicada Innovations launches HealthTech Hub in Western Sydney

Incubation is open to pre-revenue stage startups and established businesses looking for a landing pad in areas of medical technology and devices

26th March, 2024

New Zealand MedTech Guns for Global Reach

New Zealand's medical technology industry is experiencing rapid growth. In 2022, the Technology Investment Network (TIN) reported that 17 MedTech companies ranked among the country's top 200 technology firms. A mix of established and emerging innovators is addressing challenging issues, from innovative surgical techniques to AI-driven micro-implantable devices. This transformation is fuelled by substantial support from both the government and private sector. Let's delve into the details of New Zealand's thriving MedTech ecosystem.

05th February, 2024

ProPharma Launches an Integrated MedTech Organization Providing End-to-End Solutions for Innovators

ProPharma Group, the world’s largest Research Consulting Organization (RCO) and the leading global provider of regulatory, clinical and quality compliance services for the life sciences industry, has today launched a new Integrated Global MedTech Practice to provide end-to-end solutions for medical technology companies.

17th November, 2023

First and only metered-dose cannabis inhaler to obtain ARTG approval in Australia

A historic milestone in the field of medicinal cannabis treatment

06th November, 2023

Pearl and Gamma Tech Partner to Bring AI to Dentists across Australia and New Zealand

Gamma Tech will distribute Pearl’s flagship AI solution, Second Opinion®, to the ANZ dental markets

02nd November, 2023

Australia invests in Generative AI technology to address health and medical challenges

Innovation Challenge that aims to lead to the development of ‘winning’ innovative Generative AI solutions

30th October, 2023

Australia develops first-of-its-kind tool for detection of monkey pox virus

This research is the result of a collaboration between the Doherty Institute, WEHI, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University

29th September, 2023

NZ-based medtech startup Avasa raises $1.55 M to accelerate go-to-market efforts

Avasa aims at transforming procedures in reconnecting veins and arteries in reconstructive microsurgery

15th September, 2023

Australian startup Navi Medical Technology raises $2.4 M

Funding will help with completing a major clinical trial to obtain US FDA approval for the Neonav® ECG Tip Location System

03rd August, 2023

Malaysia's healthcare player RSDH deploys AI tools in partnership with Annalise.ai & Amazon

The AI deployment will be the first-of-its-kind cloud installation by AWS in Malaysian hospitals

01st August, 2023

Genomic profiling offers hope for 23,000 cancer patients in Australia

Medical Research Future Fund’s Genomics Health Futures Mission is investing $500 million in genomic medicine research

01st August, 2023

Quest Diagnostics with Australian firm Envision Sciences launches novel prostate cancer test in US

According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime

19th July, 2023

Dr Catarina Ang to Join Genea Fertility's new Melbourne City clinic

Genea Fertility is pleased to announce Melbourne Fertility Specialist Dr Catarina Ang is joining the world-leading fertility provider. Dr Ang, an experienced gynaecologist and obstetrician, will consult from Genea Fertility's new Melbourne City clinic, which is set to open its doors in September.

14th July, 2023

$73 million for new medical technology and research facilities

Australians could benefit from better cancer treatments, new vaccines, depression treatment without medication, and deeper insights into gut health because of new medical research projects funded by the Albanese Government.

27th June, 2023