The Bridgetech Program

The BridgeTech Program is a training program designed for mid-career scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, IP lawyers, business development professionals and others in the medical technology, biotechnology and medical devices ecosystem who want to bolster their knowledge and connections in the area of medtech commercialisation. The program comprises online self-paced training modules, a seminar series that hosts key industry speakers and a residential Symposium that consolidates learning and gives participants the opportunity to create networks with some of the sector’s leading organisations. Up to 100 applicants are selected annually. The BridgeTech Program is specifically set up as a national, sector-wide program that benefits a large number of participants and their organisations, particularly those from the SME sector. The program will not only benefit trainees, it will also improve the planning and execution of research & development in their organisations, and the networking opportunities available to them. This will ultimately deliver more advanced and commercially viable leads, better deal opportunities, and higher returns from Australian research.