Our Beginnings
The SPARK Co-lab Design Course was established in 2016 by SPARK Co-lab based on the Biodesign model. Inspired by what the SPARK Co-Lab Design Course had started, Perth Biodesign was formed by further adapting the Biodesign model, leveraging input from many domain experts across the sector and learnings brought back by the current Directors of Perth Biodesign from their 6 months of training at Stanford Biodesign.
Our Support
We have developed expansive networks across government, industry sectors and research institutions and are grateful for their contributions, which have allowed us to foster and grow an innovation culture across WA biomedical and health ecosystem.
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The 2017, 2018 & 2019 course was funded by Accelerating Australia, which received funding from the MTPConnect Project Fund Program
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The 2020-2021 programs were funded by the New Industries Fund, managed by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and our program partners: University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University, Murdoch University, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Telethon Kids Institute, and Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science.
Our Impact
Our Team
Perth Biodesign owes its success to the generosity of the WA ecosystem. Our strategic advisory board, alumni fellows, business mentors and guest speakers provide invaluable knowledge and specialised guidance, enriching our programs and supporting our mission to advance health technology innovation.