Kia ora,

Welcome to the December edition of the HealthTech Activator (HTA) Monthly Wrap.  

We have some of our early 2024 events confirmed, including our new Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices workshop, which will be kicking off in Auckland in March. Early registrations are now open. 

Check out the links to the above, and NZ healthtech sector news and events below.

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Upcoming HTA Workshops 

Demystifying Quality and Regulatory workshop

6 March, Auckland

Aimed at early-stage startups and pre-spinout research groups, this workshop covers the fundamentals of quality and regulatory considerations for medical devices. Led by Yaara Yarmut and Natalia Lopez, this workshop is offered in collaboration with Te Tītoki Mataora - The Medtech Translator.

NEW: Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices workshop

21 March, Auckland

Do you need clinical data to support your market entry? This new workshop aims to provide you with an overview of the clinical investigation process and an understanding of medical device company responsibilities as trial sponsor. The workshop is run by Julie Jones and Ruth Lucas, who bring over 20 years of experience in clinical research.  

Capital Planning - Valuation workshop

9 April, Christchurch

Enhance your capital raising journey with our next Christchurch Valuation workshop! Join us for this half-day session with Jai Basrur and learn the art of valuing your company through a hands-on case study and practical exercises. Ideal for early-to-mid-stage healthtech companies.

Upcoming Sector Events

Events offered by other organisations in Q1 2024:

Impactful Innovation 2024 | February 29 - March 1, Auckland  

Life Sciences Summit 2024 | 11-12 March, Wellington

NZ Sector News

HealthTech Challenge 2023 winners announced

Mental health platform Clearhead reaches 180,000

Partnership goes from revolutionising farming to transforming human health with AI

NZ medical device company to set up in Australia

NZ's disease-free sheep stomachs key to Aroa's success (paywall)

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HealthTech Activator team

Callaghan Innovation