
This series of workshops will be delivered in each state, Australia-wide, and is run in partnership with Biointelect, ARCS Australia and Biodesign Australia, subsidised by the REDI initiative and powered by MTPConnect.
The one-day workshop will provide an understanding of available funding models and investment environments to ensure participants are partner and investor ready. The workshop will be delivered by Biointelect’s experienced team in addition to expert facilitators with a strong background in venture capital, grant funding and investment knowledge in Australia and other key markets.
Who Benefits?
The workshop is best suited to those with an existing technology who are likely to require additional investment and partnership in order to continue to progress the development of their solution. It is relevant to those who are developing a medicine, medical device, biologic or medical software / digital health technology.
It has been specifically designed for:
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Start-up founders
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SME leaders & executives
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Commerialisation executives

What Will I Learn?
Funding Models
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Grants and public funding
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Private investments & Angel investors
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Venture Capital
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Partnerships & licensing deals
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Debt financing
Validation Models
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Market analysis
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Positioning your technology and unmet need
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Price and the payer
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Competitive landscape
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Path to market and cost of development
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Platform technologies, how to select lead indication
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Return on investment
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Exit strategy considerations and implications for the business case
Communcation & Strategy
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Communication style to meet the needs of the audience
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Funding strategy development
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Pitch delivery
Network Building
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Network building skills in Australia and overseas
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Forming mutually advantageous collaborations & affiliations
Our Partners
Biointelect
Biointelect is a strategic life science consultancy that operates across the entire development pathway, supporting clients with commercialisation of technologies, including their funding strategy.

ARCS Australia
ARCS Australia Ltd is a national, membership based organisation focused on the development and growth of the healthcare sector, providing education, career pathways, professional development and advocacy

Our Support
MTPConnect
MTPConnect is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to accelerate the rate of growth of the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector in Australia.

REDI Initiative
The $32 million Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) initiative is delivered by MTPConnect for the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund. REDI is providing industry experiences and skills development for students, researchers, clinicians, MTP (medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical) sector professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
