Kia ora from Callaghan Innovation,

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

June is here! There are only a few spots left for our upcoming online events covering regulatory and market validation. You can also join the waitlist for our US medical device reimbursement workshop.

HealthTech Week 2023 is also coming up at the end of the month, so be sure to get involved! 

Check out the links to these events and other news below.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions to improve this newsletter, we would love to hear from you! As always, thanks for subscribing.

June HTA Events 

US Medical Device Reimbursement 101 Workshop - Online

7 June 2023, 9am-11am

This online workshop is for device companies with an interest in US reimbursement processes and learning about the key considerations for developing a reimbursement strategy. The workshop is presented by Julie Garfield, a US-based medical device reimbursement consultant at TTi Health Research and Economics. 

Engaging with the US FDA - Medical Device Regulatory Webinar

15 June 2023, 9am-10:30am

This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the ins and outs of FDA engagement for medical device companies. It will include a discussion about significant FDA initiatives, and will conclude with a Q&A. Steve Silverman, President of the Silverman Group will present this webinar. The Silverman Group is a US-based consultancy that serves medical product companies on regulatory, strategy, and policy issues. 

Knowing your Customer and your Market - Online Workshop

20 June 2023, 9am-4:30pm

Join us for this online workshop aimed at early stage healthtech companies, or healthtech companies that would like to have a fresh look at their market and how they have validated it to date. It will be presented by the team at Apagie and draw on their cross-industry experience to outline the right processes and perspectives for successfully commercialising health technology.

You can view all upcoming events and e-learning on the HTA website.

HealthTech Week 2023 Registrations Open

26-29 June 2023, Auckland

Missed our HealthTech Week overview email or need a refresher? You can read the email here. HealthTech Week is now under a month away, and we look forward to seeing you there!  

Other Sector News

Kiwi cancer therapy developers sign deal with global pharma giant

• Wellington Zhaotai Therapies gives Dr Reddy’s Laboratories exclusive trial and commercialisation rights.

Zimmer Biomet picks up 3D-printed orthopaedic implant maker Ossis

• Christchurch-based Ossis has been acquired by Zimmer Biomet for an undisclosed amount.

How ‘digital twins’ will revolutionise health

• The Auckland Bioengineering Institute’s Peter Hunter discusses its world-leading research.

Upstream Medical Technologies raises $2m to end discovery phase - Paywall

• Upstream Medical Technologies has now raised $6m to date. 

Volpara on track to break even as revenue climbs 34% - Paywall

• Volpara Health Technologies announces strong results as they continue their US expansion.

Was this email forwarded to you? You can subscribe to future emails on the HTA website.

Kind regards,

HealthTech Activator team

Callaghan Innovation