Kia ora,

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

Our new Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices workshop will be kicking off in Auckland in March. Registrations are open and we’re really looking forward to this one - hope to see you there!
 

We will be listing further 2024 events in our February newsletter.

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

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Upcoming HTA Workshops 

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.  

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.

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

HealthTech Week 2024 - registrations open | 24-26 June, Auckland

NZ Sector News

New tool devised to help pharmacy safety

Healthtech investors seek quality over quantity as capital remains tight

The solvable problem affecting up to one in three women (podcast)

Global Insights

A selection of recent additions to the HTA Articles & Reports page:

Key Considerations In "Intended Use" And "Indications For Use" Statements For Medical Devices

UK: Regulatory Roadmap points the way ahead for new measures to support safe access to medical technology including AI and diagnostics

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Kind regards,

HealthTech Activator team

Callaghan Innovation