Does your academic research have the potential to be translated into medical technologies or devices? UTS researchers with groundbreaking MedTech ideas are invited to participate in a workshop to help move them from concept to market to successfully bring their innovations to customers.
Participate in the MedTech II Commercialisation Bootcamp
Dive into the commercialisation process and gain comprehensive understanding of the current MedTech market by participating in this full day workshop presented in partnership with Cicada Innovations on Tuesday 16 September 2025.
For the second year running, the MedTech II Commercialisation Bootcamp workshop will provide valuable insights into Intellectual Property (IP), market analysis, business planning and funding opportunities, helping researchers bridge the gap between academia and industry and begin the process to commercialise your research.
With the MedTech market expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2021 to 2028, now is the time to position yourself and clearly define your unique value proposition (UVP).
In this workshop, you will learn techniques and methods to enable you to analyse the market opportunities for your research and assess the value proposition of your innovation.
Join us to:
- discover what sets your MedTech solution apart from the competition
- explain how your solution provides a unique approach that will address a specific pain point in the healthcare sector
- create a narrative and present evidence to show how you can offer a compelling solution that will resonate with healthcare providers, patients and other stakeholders.
Topics to be covered include:
- Teamwork - Commercialising a MedTech innovation requires a multidisciplinary team with expertise in medicine, technology, business and marketing. That’s why this workshop will encourage you to work alongside colleagues from different faculties and to seek mentorship from industry experts or people from external organisations that can provide additional support and resources.
- Developing a business plan - A well-structured business plan is essential for guiding your commercialisation efforts and attracting potential investors. You’ll be guided to develop a business plan that includes an overview of your MedTech solution, its market potential and your commercialisation strategy, along with in-depth analysis of the MedTech market, including target audience, market size and competitive landscape and a description of your MedTech solution’s features, benefits and development roadmap.
- Marketing and sales strategy - You’ll be intriduced to the elements of a comprehensive plan for promoting and selling your MedTech solution, including pricing, distribution channels and customer acquisition strategies.
- Securing funding - One of the most challenging aspects of commercialising a MedTech innovation is funding, and you’ll be guided in how to navigate the options available, including grants, venture capital, angel investing and crowdfunding.
- Regulation - The healthcare sector is highly regulated and your solution must comply with relevant laws and regulations, including those covering data privacy and security, medical device standards and healthcare policies. You’ll learn how to familiarise yourself with the relevant regulatory landscape and seek legal advice where necessary.
- Piloting and testing - You’ll discover how pilot testing and gathering feedback from users will help you identify any potential issues, refine your product and validate its effectiveness.
- Launching and scaling - The workshop will include a discussion about how to launch your product to the market.
Who should attend?
The MedTech II Commercialisation Bootcamp invites applications from UTS staff with intent/interest to commercialise medical diagnostic therapeutic and RNA vaccine technologies. Researchers affiliated to Centenary, Woolcock, and local health districts are welcome to attend.
Eligibility requirements:
- IP Disclosure - It is preferred that individuals or teams (maximum of two) disclose relevant intellectual property (but not essential) to the UTS Research Translation Team using the UTS IP Disclosure Form in Research Master.
- Focus on Translation - The researcher's IP should aim to translate research outcomes into impactful applications rather than conducting further research.
- Ownership - UTS must own the relevant IP.
- IP Management - UTS should not be restricted in managing the relevant intellectual property and/or research outcomes.
Event details:
When: 8:30 am to 5:00pm, Tuesday 16 September 2025
Where: Cicada Innovations, National Innovation Centre Suite 145/4 Cornwallis St, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015. (Train, one stop, Central to Redfern)