Businesses

Engaging Medical Technology Innovation

As an existing business you may have identified and opportunity for developing medical technologies. Medtech-iQ Aotearoa can help direct you to useful networks and resources.

Collaborate

There are a number of networks and forums for you to participate in, to understand the MedTech sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

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To get an initial understanding of the sector, have a look at the HealthTech Activator, a dedicated support for regulatory pathways, capital raising, clinical and market validation.

Learn

Medtech-iQ Aotearoa provides a window into MedTech activity across New Zealand, so please review our News and Events pages. We also recommend:

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HealthTech Activator monthly news summaries from the MedTech sector.

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Following local MedTech social media threads:   

Accounts:
@NZTechOrg (NZTech)
@MTANZ (Medical Technology Association of NZ)  
@HealthTech Activator
@NZTEnews
@NZEntrepreneur

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Caffeine Daily, Idealogue magazine, NZ Tech Podcast, Good Clinical Podcast and the Spinoff for coverage of local innovation and start ups generally.
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Have a look at What Founder Want for lots of information on starting a business in New Zealand.
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Join us at our HealthTech Week, which runs in June every year in Auckland. Keep an eye on our Events page for details and registration. Consider also the annual Tech Week NZ and Digital Health Week NZ.

Grow

If you have a MedTech opportunity that you'd like to develop, start with the HealthTech Activator resources site. This will provide an overview of the supports the activator can provide, information on available funding, networking, and events to grow your understanding in the right areas.