MedTech Actuator is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that curates an ecosystem of MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech innovation and investment operating programs across Australia and Asia-Pacific. 

The MedTech Actuator was founded in 2018 by serial MedTech entrepreneurs and health policy experts who understood that MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech ventures require a bespoke acceleration model.

We connect the region’s broad ecosystem to empower founders to build the next wave of global MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech success stories.

MedTech Actuator programs are aimed at startups at different stages – from idea to growth. Programs include MedTech Actuator Origin, MedTech Actuator Accelerator, and MedTech Actuator Global Navigator.

MedTech Actuator Origin is a fantastic opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators to learn and engage with the startup ecosystem, whilst also providing teams with a chance to pitch their ideas. The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin will receive a cash and in-kind prize pack worth over SGD15,000, and fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator 2025.

If you’re a MedTech, BioTech or HealthTech project looking to transform into a startup, MedTech Actuator Origin will show you the ropes and provide you with a pathway forward. If you’re lucky and have the ability to pitch the house down, then you might even score some equity-free cash while you’re at it. 

Through intensive learning alongside a cohort of founders and innovators, you’ll be exposed to the ecosystem, industry leaders and so much more before you pitch in multiple rounds to score a place at the Origin finals at the MedTech Actuator Showcase. 

Topics covered include idea validation, pitching, professional development, structuring your company, tax and legal considerations, navigating Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures.

Over the months of July to September, participants will take part in the following activities:

• Pitch Bootcamp  – July 24–25 

Come together for a two-day bootcamp, where you’ll be introduced to topics to elevate your pitch, interact with local founders and mentors, and learn to build your dream team.

• Semi-final – July 25

Alongside other Origin Semi-finalists, you’ll pitch your innovation in front of selected MedTech Actuator ecosystem stakeholders for a place in the Origin Final in September at the MedTech Actuator Showcase. 

• Venture Bootcamp – September 3-5

Get through the semifinal to join the next 3-day bootcamp, where you’ll learn about idea validation, professional development, structuring your company, tax and legal considerations, navigating Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures. 

• MedTech Actuator Showcase and Origin Final – September 6

Join MedTech Actuator and the ecosystem for a formal gala to celebrate innovation in healthcare! Origin Finalists will pitch for three mins to the audience with the Origin Winner announced in the evening.

Attendance at the following events is expected of one representative per team:

• Online Workshops – July 17-18, from 5 – 7pm
• Pitch Bootcamp – July 24-25, from 10am – 5pm each day
• Origin Semi-final – July 25, from 6 – 8:30pm
• Venture Bootcamp – September 3-5, from 10am – 5pm each day
• MedTech Actuator Showcase and Origin Final – September 6, from 6 – 10pm

Applicants to MedTech Actuator Origin must:

• Have a research project/idea/innovation in human health that is not at a stage later than proof of concept;
• Be able to attend all program activities (in-person and online) scheduled; 
• Have at least one founder who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

At MedTech Actuator, we’re for innovators. This means creating opportunities for innovators from all corners of the system, and from multiple backgrounds and contexts.  MedTech Actuator encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please reach out to the team if you have any questions about your eligibility.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply!

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Evon Liu – at evon@medtechactuator.com.

To be eligible for Origin, at least one team member must be based in Singapore.

If you are currently overseas, e.g. for work or study but fit within the eligibility above and a team member can attend the in-person components of the program in Singapore then, yes, we would encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Evon Liu – evon@medtechactuator.com.

The application includes around 20 questions and you will also be required to submit a video. We recommend that you complete the application from a computer.

Download a copy of the application questions here.

Applications close on July 7 and successful candidates will be notified by Close-of-Business (COB) on July 9.

The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin 2024 will receive cash and in-kind prize pack worth over SGD15,000 to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. An added bonus is the fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator 2025!

Of course! Please reach out to Evon via evon@medtechactuator.com or book a meeting with us here.

Applications are open from Monday, Jun 10 to Friday, July 7. 

You can submit your application here.

MedTech Actuator is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that curates an ecosystem of MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech innovation and investment operating programs across Australia and Asia-Pacific.

The MedTech Actuator was founded in 2018 by serial MedTech entrepreneurs and health policy experts who understood that MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech ventures require a bespoke acceleration model.

We connect the region’s broad ecosystem to empower founders to build the next wave of global MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech success stories.

MedTech Actuator programs are aimed at startups at different stages – from idea to growth. Programs include MedTech Actuator Origin, MedTech Actuator Accelerator, and MedTech Actuator Global Navigator.

MedTech Actuator Origin is a fantastic opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators to learn and engage with the startup ecosystem, whilst also providing teams with a chance to pitch their ideas. The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin will receive a cash and in-kind prize pack worth over SGD15,000 (~¥1.74million), and fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator 2025.

If you’re a MedTech, BioTech or HealthTech project looking to transform into a startup, MedTech Actuator Origin will show you the ropes and provide you with a pathway forward. If you’re lucky and have the ability to pitch the house down, then you might even score some equity-free cash while you’re at it.

Through intensive learning alongside a cohort of founders and innovators, you’ll be exposed to the ecosystem, industry leaders and so much more before you pitch in multiple rounds to score a place at the Origin finals at the MedTech Actuator Showcase Singapore.

Topics covered include idea validation, pitching, professional development, structuring your company, tax and legal considerations, navigating Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures.

Over the months of July to September, participants will take part in the following activities:

• Bootcamp  – August 2–3 and September 3–5

Come together for a two-day bootcamp in July, where you’ll be introduced to topics such as idea validation, pitching, professional development, structuring your company, tax and legal considerations, navigating Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures. If you get through the semifinal, we welcome you to join the next 3-day bootcamp in September.

• Semifinal – August 3

Alongside other Origin semifinalists, you’ll pitch your innovation in front of selected MedTech Actuator ecosystem stakeholders for a place in the Origin finals in September at the MedTech Actuator Showcase Singapore.

• MedTech Actuator Showcase and Origin final – September 6

Join MedTech Actuator and the ecosystem for a formal gala dinner to celebrate innovation in healthcare! Origin finalists will pitch for three mins to the audience with the Origin winner announced on the evening.

Attendance at the following events is expected of one representative per team:

• Bootcamp – August 2 – 3, from ~10:00 am – 5:00 pm (JST)
• Origin semifinal – August 3, from 6 pm – 8:30 pm (JST)
• MedTech Actuator Showcase Singapore and Origin final – September 6

Applicants to MedTech Actuator Origin must:

• Have a research project, idea or innovation in human health;
• Be highly motivated to learn about innovation commercialisation, and Singapore’s health startup ecosystem;
• Be able to attend all program activities scheduled on the key dates listed above; and,
• Be an early-stage startup based in Japan with at least one Japanese team member.

At MedTech Actuator, we’re for innovators. This means creating opportunities for innovators from all corners of the system, and from multiple backgrounds and contexts.  MedTech Actuator encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please reach out to the team if you have any questions about your eligibility.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply!

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Makenzie Thomas – at makenzie@medtechactuator.com.

To be eligible for Origin, at least one team member must be based in Japan.

If you are currently overseas, e.g. for work or study but fit within the eligibility above and a team member can attend the in-person components of the program in Singapore then, yes, we would encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Makenzie Thomas – makenzie@medtechactuator.com.

The application includes around 20 questions and you will also be required to submit a video. We recommend that you complete the application from a computer.

Download a copy of the application questions here.

Applications close on July 7 and successful candidates will be notified by Close-of-Business (COB) on July 9.

The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin 2024 will receive cash and in-kind prize pack worth over SGD15,000 to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. An added bonus is the fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator 2025!

Applications will open soon!

In the meantime, you can submit an Expression of Interest here. We will notify you when applications open.

MedTech Actuator is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that develops an ecosystem of MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech innovation and investment by running programs across Australia and Asia-Pacific. 

The MedTech Actuator was founded in 2018 by serial MedTech entrepreneurs and health policy experts who understood that MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech ventures require a bespoke acceleration model.

We connect the region’s ecosystem, empowering founders to build the next wave of global MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech success stories.

MedTech Actuator programs are aimed at startups at different stages – from idea to growth. Programs include Origin, Accelerator and Global Navigator.

MedTech Actuator Origin is a fantastic opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators to learn,  engage with the startup ecosystem, and pitch their ideas. The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin will receive a cash and in-kind prize pack worth over $20,000, and fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator 2025.

If you’re a MedTech, BioTech or HealthTech project looking to transform into a startup, MedTech Actuator Origin will show you the ropes and provide you with a pathway forward. If you’re lucky and have the ability to pitch the house down, then you might even score some equity-free cash while you’re at it. 

Through intensive learning alongside a cohort of founders and innovators, you’ll be exposed to the ecosystem, industry leaders and so much more before you pitch to score a place at the Origin fFinal at the MedTech Actuator Showcase Australia. 

Topics covered include idea validation, intellectual property, pitching, professional development, pathways to market, business models, navigating Australia’s healthcare ecosystem, and funding for early-stage ventures.

Applications are open from Monday, July 29 to Monday, August 26. 

You can submit your application here.

Over the month of September, participants will take part in the following activities:

• Workshop #1: From Idea to Impact – September 12 (2 hours, online)
• Workshop #2: Driving Progress to Market – September 19 (2 hours, online)
• Pitch Bootcamp (Melbourne) – September 24 – 25

Come together for a two-day pitch bootcamp in Melbourne where you’ll elevate your pitch, interact with local founders and mentors, and learn to build your dream team.

• Semifinal (Melbourne) – September 25

Alongside other Origin Semifinalists, you’ll pitch your innovation in front of the selected ecosystem stakeholders MedTech Actuator for a place in the Origin Final in October at the MedTech Actuator Showcase Australia. 

• MedTech Actuator Showcase Australia and Origin Final (Melbourne) – October 10

Join MedTech Actuator and the ecosystem at a cocktail event to celebrate innovation in healthcare. Origin Finalists will pitch for three minutes each to the audience, and the Origin winner announced during the event.

Attendance at the following events is expected of one representative per team.

You must have a research project, idea, or innovation in human health.

Your project or idea should not be beyond the proof of concept stage.

Applicants should be able to attend all program activities, both in-person (Melbourne) and online.

At the MedTech Actuator, we’re for innovators. This means creating opportunities for innovators from all corners of the system, and from multiple backgrounds and contexts.  MedTech Actuator encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please reach out to the team if you have any questions about your eligibility.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria listed above we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Lizzie Laurence – at lizzie@medtechactuator.com

To be eligible for Origin, at least one team member must be based in Australia.

If you are currently overseas, e.g. for work or study, but fit within the eligibility above and a team member can attend the in-person components of the program in Melbourne then, yes, we would encourage you to apply.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach out to Lizzie Laurence – lizzie@medtechactuator.com

The application includes just over 10 questions and you will be required to attach a video. It is recommended that you complete the application from a computer.

You may like to record the 2-minute video in advance.

Introduce yourself and your project, including:

– What is the problem you’re aiming to solve?

– What is your solution to this problem?

– How will your solution improve outcomes and/or save lives?

Applications close on August 26. Successful recipients will be notified by the end of August.

The winner of MedTech Actuator Origin Australia 2024 will receive a cash and in-kind prize pack worth over $15,000, and fast-tracked entry into MedTech Actuator Accelerator.

You will need to create a draft budget of how you plan to spend the prize money before funds are released. They can be used to set up a startup, validate your startup idea, and move your project closer to market.

Of course. Please reach out to Lizzie, Programs Coordinator via email – lizzie@medtechactuator.com – or book a meeting with her. 

Our program is targeted towards MedTech, HealthTech, and BioTech startups  ~TRL 4 and above. Our specialty is deep tech with robust IP and a regulated path to market. Slick apps and user interfaces are great, but what gets us excited are radical new technologies like bionics, diagnostics, implants, instrumentation, robotics, personal preventative medicine, telemedicine, AI and VR that will create a step-change in our healthcare systems and economies.

If you are unsure about eligibility or have any other questions about our program, you can speak to our Head of International Programmes before submitting an application.

Please submit your application through the Apply Now button on the webpage. Please also attach a pitch deck introducing your company, the needs that your innovation addresses, the technology behind the innovation, which stage of development is your product at and other relevant information that you deem fit. 

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll hear from us via email. The most promising teams will be offered a place in the MedTech Actuator Global Navigator Program.

We look for passionate, well-rounded founder teams with strong skills in key areas such as technology, clinical, business and commercialisation that have a unique insight into their market and are high-integrity and inspiring leaders with a focus on execution.

Ideas matter but the execution makes the difference. That is why we like to see evidence of early traction or data points validating your core assumptions such as early proof of concept and safety data, a robust need validation, or expressions of interest from lead users or customers.

The MedTech Actuator™ does not take equity for participation in the program. The cost of the programme is S$7,000 per person. 

A subsidised rate of S$5000 will be available for Singapore startups with at least 30% Singapore shareholding. Up to 2 representatives per startup is able to participate in the program at this subsidised rate.

For Singapore startups: All online seminars, plane tickets to, from and within Australia, lodging as well as food and transportation within the scheduled program in Australia.

For all other startups: All online seminars, lodging as well as food and transportation within the scheduled program in Australia. Flights and transportation from and to the airport are not included for non-Singaporean startups.

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator program is a market-access program that facilitates a smooth and accelerated pathway for growing ventures to both gain a deep insight into the market and access critical stakeholders in the Australian ecosystem as they expand their international efforts and capture new market opportunities.

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator requires full-time participation for both the virtual sessions held in Singapore time and the in-person visit to Sydney.

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator is a well-rounded program comprising many segments that come together to provide startups  with a comprehensive suite of resources.

We ensure that you are prepared for the visit by providing localised knowledge and deep insights on the destination’s ecosystem with experts. With this insight and knowledge, you will then prepare a more focused pitch and expansion strategy. 

At the destination ecosystem, you will meet ecosystem stakeholders to advise on how to break-down barriers to entry and explore strategic tactics to assist  your business to flourish. You will also put your pitch training into practice with tailored investor lunches. On top of group meetings, we will also facilitate one-to-one meetings with stakeholders that are curated to your needs. 

A mentor will also be assigned to you for weekly 1-hour mentoring sessions for a period of 2 months. Through this mentorship, you will gain insight to market hurdles with mitigation tips from someone who has experienced and succeeded in bringing their product to market. 

There are no restrictions to where you are based, so long as you are able to attend the online sessions held in Singapore Time. You must also be able to attend the in-person Sydney segment of the program.

The MedTech Actuator™ does not take equity for participation in the program. The cost of the programme is S$20,000 per person.

A subsidised rate of S$5,000 per person will be available for Singapore startups with at least 30% Singapore shareholding. Up to 2 representatives per startup is able to participate in the program at this subsidised rate.

For Singapore startups: All online seminars, plane tickets to, from and within Australia, lodging as well as food and transportation within the scheduled program in Australia.

For all other startups: All online seminars, lodging as well as food and transportation within the scheduled program in Australia. Flights and transportation from and to the airport are not included for non-Singaporean startups.

Please submit your application through the Apply Now button on the webpage. Please also attach a pitch deck introducing your company, the needs that your innovation addresses, the technology behind the innovation, which stage of development is your product at and other relevant information that you deem fit. 

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll hear from us via email. The most promising teams will be offered a place in the MedTech Actuator Global Navigator Program.

Our program is targeted towards MedTech, HealthTech, and BioTech startups  ~TRL 4 and above. Our specialty is deep tech with robust IP and a regulated path to market. Slick apps and user interfaces are great, but what gets us excited are radical new technologies like bionics, diagnostics, implants, instrumentation, robotics, personal preventative medicine, telemedicine, AI and VR that will create a step-change in our healthcare systems and economies.

If you are unsure about eligibility or have any other questions about our program, you can speak to our Head of International Programmes before submitting an application.

We look for passionate, well-rounded founder teams with strong skills in key areas such as technology, clinical, business and commercialisation that have a unique insight into their market and are high-integrity and inspiring leaders with a focus on execution.

Ideas matter but the execution makes the difference. That is why we like to see evidence of early traction or data points validating your core assumptions such as early proof of concept and safety data, a robust need validation, or expressions of interest from lead users or customers.

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator program is a market-access program that facilitates a smooth and accelerated pathway for growing ventures to both gain a deep insight into the market and access critical stakeholders in the Australian ecosystem as they expand their international efforts and capture new market opportunities.

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator requires full-time participation for both the virtual sessions held in Singapore and the in-person visit to Sydney and Melbourne. The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator 2022 program also includes a one-of-a-kind MedTech Actuator Showcase event where participants will have the opportunity to network with 300 of the nation’s healthcare experts.

There are no restrictions to where you are based, so long as you are able to attend the online sessions held in Singapore Time. You must also be able to attend the in-person Melbourne segment of the program. 

The MedTech Actuator Global Navigator is a well-rounded program comprising many segments that come together to provide startups with a comprehensive suite of resources.

We ensure that you are prepared for the visit by providing localised knowledge and deep insights on the destination’s ecosystem with experts. With this insight and knowledge, you will then prepare a more focused pitch and expansion strategy. 

At the destination ecosystem, you will meet ecosystem stakeholders to advise on how to break-down barriers to entry and explore strategic tactics to assist your business to flourish. You will also put your pitch training into practice with tailored investor lunches. On top of group meetings, we will also facilitate one-to-one meetings with stakeholders that are curated to your needs. 

Post immersion program, you can be connected with an industry advisor or mentor to help you further understand how to navigate within the ecosystem.

For the first part of the application process, the MedTech Actuator team will be assessing applications internally. If asked to provide further information for due diligence, MedTech Actuator partners, including MinterEllison and FBRice, will provide services to assist the team.

Startups that get through to the next round will undergo deep due diligence and will be required to pitch – with Q&A – to our Innovation Assessment Board,  made up of our global corporate partners, clinical partners, product development partners and legal partners.  

All information provided during application and due diligence processes remains confidential and is used for the sole purpose of assessing the application only.

The MedTech Actuator charges 5% equity for participation in the program through a SAFE, at a standard valuation of $1M.

During the program, startups may be offered access to an exclusive funding partner to help launch their first professional capital raise with the Fund as their lead investor. This is triggered after meeting certain predefined milestones within the program within the first phase. Investment is not guaranteed as the Fund will conduct its own due diligence to determine which startups to invest in under its thesis and mandate.

The program equity fee is the same for all startups. For companies that have raised before with sophisticated and/or wholesale investors, MedTech Actuator is open to matching the previous valuation.

Yes, absolutely. The investment opportunity provided by our exclusive funding partner is optional for startups participating in the program. There is no obligation to seek investment. 

However, the 5% equity cost for participation in the Accelerator still applies.

MedTech Actuator is committed to and invested in the success of Accelerator startups, both during and beyond the duration of the program. Taking equity aligns MedTech Actuator’s interests with yours and incentivises us to push harder and go the extra mile for our founders.

The 5% participation fee is what makes our 9-month, ‘one of a kind’ program possible and puts in place a strong relationship between each startup and MedTech Actuator, enabling ongoing support and a greater chance of success.

Through this model, we are able to provide access to over 100+ speakers, 1:1 individual mentoring for the duration of the program, and lifetime access to our resources and communities without taking capital from early-stage startups.

Our program is targeted at MedTech, HealthTech, and BioTech startups at TRL 4 and above. Our specialty is healthcare startups with robust IP and a regulated path to market, however if your healthcare product has the potential to impact human lives then we’d love to see an application from you.

Slick apps and user interfaces are great, but what gets us excited are radical new technologies like diagnostics, implants, instrumentation, robotics, personal preventative medicine, precision medicine, telemedicine, consumer health, AI and VR that will create a step-change in our healthcare systems and economies.

To be eligible for the respective Accelerator program, founders/teams must be:

• For Accelerator Australia:
  • Based in Australia, or internationally with an ability to travel to Melbourne to attend intensive sprints and a demo day in person
• For Accelerator Singapore:
  • Based in *Singapore, or internationally with an ability to travel to Singapore to attend intensive sprints and a demo day in person
    • *For Singapore-based founders/teams ONLY: (a) is registered for less than 10 years; (b) have at least 30% Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident shareholding; and (c) have group annual size turnover less than $100M or less than 200 workers.
• Incorporated as a company, however, this is not required at the time of application.
• Aware that setting up a startup and commercialising medical technology is demanding. The MedTech Actuator Accelerator is intensive and requires that teams can commit sufficient resources. We require at least one cofounder to participate in the Accelerator for the duration of the program.

If you are unsure about eligibility or have any other questions about our program, you can speak to Makenzie, Portfolio Manager, before submitting an application.

A summary of the information you’ll need to submit can be found here.

You’ll be required to submit basic information about your startup and the founding team.These applications are assessed on an ongoing basis from February until March 29.

The most promising teams will be invited to an interview with MedTech Actuator and will be requested to provide further information for due diligence which is conducted by both MedTech Actuator and FB Rice.

Based on the information provided, due diligence and interview, you’ll be offered a place in the MedTech Actuator Accelerator.
 

Yes. Sometimes we say no to companies because they are too early in their journey to extract the most value from the MedTech Actuator. 

Often these companies are good candidates for our early-stage competition, MedTech Actuator Origin. MedTech Actuator Origin will provide you with the opportunity to refine your technology and business model. It is free to enter and provides a small cash prize to the winner to develop their startup further. 

If you’ve applied for the Accelerator program in the past and continued to develop your company and technology — either within the MedTech Actuator Origin or on your own — you should consider re-applying for the MedTech Actuator Accelerator.

We focus on team, market, technology, traction and impact. 

• Team: We look for passionate, well-rounded founder teams with strong complementary skills in key areas such as technology, clinical, business and commercialisation. These teams have a unique insight into their market and are high-integrity, inspiring leaders with a focus on execution.
• Market: We like markets within the MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech sectors that are either large but ripe for disruption, underserved, or so radically new they don’t yet exist.
• Technology: Our specialty is deep tech with a regulated path to market. We look for technologies and products with the potential to create unfair market advantage and a clear path towards strong, protectable IP.
• Traction: Ideas matter but the execution makes the difference. That is why we like to see evidence of early traction or data points validating your core assumptions such as early proof of concept and safety data, a robust need validation, or expressions of interest from lead users or customers.
• Impact: Human flourishing is embedded in our DNA, values and approach. Technologies that prevent avoidable illnesses through prediction, prevention and early intervention; improving wellbeing and quality of life for people with existing conditions; and saving lives through medical intervention for life-threatening conditions.

Read this blog post about refining your accelerator application.

The MedTech Actuator Accelerator is Asia Pacific’s industry-led, investor-backed 9-month venture development program for early-stage MedTech, BioTech and HealthTech startups. The program will simultaneously accelerate your technology development, build your team’s capability and provide access to investment.

The MedTech Actuator Accelerator is Asia Pacific’s industry-led, investor-backed 9-month venture development program for early-stage MedTech, BioTech and HealthTech startups. The program will simultaneously accelerate your technology development, build your team capability and provide access to investment opportunities. 

The Accelerator is designed to support every dimension of health innovation commercialisation, with elements of the program built to support each cofounder in their focus areas.

The first 4-months of the program are built around intensive 3-day sprints. In each sprint, you’ll spend three days with your colleagues, learning from industry experts and MedTech Actuator. In the downtime between sprints, you’ll be free to work on your startup – pushing the needle, implementing what you’ve learned and progressing your technology. 

The second 5-months are focused on self-structured growth, featuring bespoke strategy sessions paired with mentoring, investment readiness support and curated events that will set you on a pathway to success.

Throughout the program, founders have access to dedicated industry mentors, experts-in-residence, investors, key industry leaders, suppliers, consultants and government support agencies. At the end of the Accelerator, founders walk away with a clear roadmap and understanding of commercialisation, and should be ready to launch or have launched a fundraising round.

Participating in MedTech Actuator Accelerator will:

• De-risk your startup. MedTech Actuator Accelerator is designed to equip you with the skills, network, and resources you need to successfully navigate the complex life sciences commercialisation pathway. 
• You’ll learn from industry experts and draw from our experience and knowledge so that your startup has the best chance of success. 
• We will support you in developing a tailored fundraising strategy and launch a capital raise, with access to an exclusive healthcare fund as well as our network of venture capital firms, angel investors, and corporate venture funds.
• Turbocharge your startup. We’ve designed the MedTech Actuator Accelerator for maximum speed and efficiency. Together we’ll create milestones for your startup that gets you to market faster.

During a sprint, you’ll typically start the day off with coffee around your colleagues and hear from other founders who walked the entrepreneurial journey before, such as Nutromics, VitalTrace, Navi Medical and more. . From there, you’ll jump into interactive workshops with an industry expert, covering anything from IP strategy to team building to product development to startup financials and more. We’ll then check-in with the group on everyone’s progress and help you tackle any tricky sticking points before we finish off the day.

In the downtime between sprints, your team will work towards key milestones, connecting with industry mentors and advisors to apply what you’ve learnt in sprint weeks, refining your strategy, progressing your technology and growing your company. You’ll be busy preparing key documents for investors and readying yourself for fundraising opportunities, as well as a complete review of your deal room. 

This program is intensive by design to give you momentum and get you that much closer to your next value inflection point.

MedTech Actuator Accelerator requires at least one team member to be available for each day of each sprint. 

Ideally, all teams should have a core team member leading their participation in the program and all team members to be in attendance on the first day of each sprint. 

We encourage all teams to have one full-time team member working on their startup, however, we understand that this is not realistic for each and every team. Attendance requirements are therefore flexible amongst team members but should be organised around roles and responsibilities to capitalise on program content and activities.

We specialise in MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech. We have a deep understanding of all essential elements of healthcare commercialisation, as well as powerful relationships with advanced manufacturing companies, global medical technology corporations, local governments, life sciences-focused investor groups and more. 

Read more about what makes us different.

Participants in MedTech Actuator Accelerator can be based anywhere around the globe, however, we do require you to have the ability to travel to Melbourne or Singapore to attend the respective cohorts’ intensive sprints and the Showcase in person. 

The location of sprints may vary based on the cohort, with the majority of sprints taking place in Melbourne, Singapore and others online. Interstate and international participants may be provided with online access where possible, however, the program cannot be guaranteed to be 100% hybrid.