Welcome to the September edition of the Monthly Wrap!
We have an exciting lineup of upcoming workshops through HTA. Whether you’re preparing for capital raising, navigating clinical investigations, or exploring health economics, these sessions are designed to give you the insights and strategies to propel your business forward. With expert-led workshops covering critical topics like regulatory requirements and commercial strategy, these events are a must for anyone in the healthtech industry.
And don’t forget—November sessions are just around the corner. More details will be shared soon, so stay tuned.
In exciting news, Callaghan Innovation is piloting a conversational AI companion to help businesses easily access the information they need from government websites – a game-changer for streamlining processes.
Lastly, a quick reminder: applications are now open for the next Research Acceleration Programme (RAP) Stage II round, set for October 2024, focusing on early-stage medical device and digital health technology projects moving toward clinical application and commercialisation.
Explore the details below and visit the HTA web portal for more information. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Upcoming HTA workshops
Capital Education & Planning 26 September 2024, 9am - 10.30am, Virtual Do you want to raise capital for your business? This foundational workshop will provide startups with a broad overview for early-stage companies that are about to start - or considering - capital raising. This online workshop will equip you with the information you need to make informed decisions as you start the capital-raising process.
Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices Workshop 22 October 12pm - 5pm & 23 October 9am-1pm After a successful workshop earlier this year, we are bringing back the Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices workshop, and have split the delivery across two half-days. This workshop provides you with an overview of the clinical investigation process and an understanding of medical device company responsibilities as sponsor, enabling informed business planning and effective engagement with service providers. Your workshop host will be Julie Jones, who brings over 20 years of experience in clinical research.
Health Economics Workshop 31 October, 9am - 3pm Understand the drivers and processes used to determine economic value and a health system’s willingness to pay for a healthcare product. This highly interactive workshop is intended for decision-makers and organisations wanting to systematically compare technologies, access new markets, and secure reimbursement strategies across several healthcare environments and systems. The workshop is co-produced with Te Tītoki Mataora.
We are looking forward to bringing you more events in November, registrations opening soon. If you would like to register your interest early, please get in touch with hta@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz and we’ll be in touch once registrations are open.
Commercial Strategy & Planning 6 November, 9am - 4pm, 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. Led by Dan Hansen, director of consulting firm Apagie, and CEO of Avert Group, this workshop is ideal for early-stage companies planning for their future market entry.
Quality & Regulations 14 November, Auckland Aimed at pre-spinout research groups and early-stage startups, this workshop covers the fundamentals of quality and regulatory considerations for medical devices. Offered in collaboration with Te Tītoki Mataora, this workshop is open to medtech startups.
Medical Software Regulatory Requirements 26 November, 9am - 3pm, Auckland Aimed at researchers and early-stage companies who are developing medical devices that contain software (SiMD) or software as a medical device (SaMD). This interactive workshop covers the regulatory aspects of SaMD and SiMD products supported by the HealthTech Activator and Te Tītoki Mataora MedTech Research Translator.
Sector events
Women in Health Tech - Wellington Networking Event 30 September, Wellington
In the healthtech landscape of Aotearoa, genetic testing for autism provides families with valuable insights, aiding in diagnosis and creating tailored treatment plans for children. A remarkable story of teamwork in healthcare showcases how collaboration has successfully addressed a rare, life-threatening condition. Additionally, the Health Minister has expressed optimism about new health targets to improve care across the sector.
On the educational front, a school is tackling student vaping through innovative virtual reality technology. Moreover, leveraging feedback and AI is crucial for enhancing primary health services for Māori communities, leading to more personalised and effective healthcare.
