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title: HTA Monthly Wrap - August 2024
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| View in browser Kia ora from the HealthTech Activator team Welcome to the August edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap! We're excited to announce our upcoming Commercial Planning and Strategy workshop in September. Tickets are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they're gone—details below! August also saw the launch of the latest TIN HealthTech Sector Report, proudly sponsored in part by Callaghan Innovation and the HTA. Based on data from the 2023 TIN Survey, and including expert commentary from key stakeholders, the report shows how healthtech is adjusting to a more stable demand environment post-COVID. Total revenue grew 2.4% in 2023, but over the past decade, New Zealand’s healthtech export sector is shown to have more than doubled, from $1.27B to $2.62B. In other news, our country is making waves with the recent lift on the ban on genetic modification and engineering, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in New Zealand's health and biotech sector. And in a major milestone, Kitea Health has unveiled the world's first brain sensor impact, showcasing the incredible talent right here in Aotearoa. Explore the details below and visit the HTA web portal for more information. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way.  Commercial Planning and Strategy workshop 25 September 2024, Auckland Navigating health tech supply chains is challenging. This workshop equips you with essential commercial planning and strategy insights to chart your journey to success. You’ll learn how to optimise your value chain, craft compelling propositions, and master the sales process. This workshop is ideal for health tech companies planning their future market entry. It is led by Dan Hansen, Apagie, and managing director with over 25 years of experience.   REGISTER HERE Sector events Future Leaders Workshop 17 September, Auckland  REGISTER HERE TIKI Tour Wellington Hospital 23rd October, Wellington REGISTER HERE Digital Health Week NZ 2024 2-5 December, Hamilton  REGISTER HERE News New Zealand Kiwi startup develops world's first brain sensor implant Ban on genetic modification and genetic engineering outside lab to end, government announces What the gene tech rule change could mean for our biotech sector Video How to Prevent Permanent Brain Injury \| Dr Vickie Shim \| TTM Ep03  Global insights A selection of recent additions to the HTA Articles & Reports page:  Conformity Assessment Guide: EU MDR and IVDR Compliance Strategies  FDA Discussion Paper: Health Equity For Medical Devices  FDA Issues Draft Guidance On Use-Related Risk Analysis (URRA)  Mā te wā, HealthTech Activator team Callaghan Innovation Was this email forwarded to you? You can subscribe to future emails on the HTA website. Callaghan Innovation, Gracefield Innovation Quarter, 69 Gracefield Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010 Manage preferences |
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