July 28, 2017
STC Australia, the competition’s organisers, announced the opening of applications for the 2017 National MedTech’s Got Talent Program on 24 July. Now in its fourth year, the program focuses on identifying and refining high-potential MedTech concepts from aspiring early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators associated with Australia’s world-class universities, hospitals and research institutes. After three successful years in Victoria, the program has this year gone national. Entrepreneurs will receive support to develop an investible start-up pitch, developing a go-to-market strategy, and initiating commercial activities. Participants will vie for over $160,000 in cash prizes plus critical support, such as mentoring from Australia’s leading commercialisation and technology experts. “We are incredibly excited to be taking MedTech’s Got Talent national this year,” said Dr Buzz Palmer, CEO of STC Australia. “Our mission is to support our homegrown talent within their local innovation ecosystems, and with the incredible successes achieved by our…