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AUScelerate

MTPConnect is Australia's Life Sciences Innovation Accelerator, established in 2015 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation by the Australian Government. Its mission is to drive connectivity, innovation, productivity, and competitiveness within Australia's medical technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector.

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Business model
Non-profit
Markets
Australia

Sources: auscelerate.org

1person interviewed
2episodes across 2 shows

The team on Day One

Dharmica Mistry Senior MedTech Commercialisation Specialist, AUScelerate “We are a cautious country. We have cautious founders. We have cautious VCs. It does mean that we move very slowly.” 2 episodes →

Hear from the team

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19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 3 Dharmica Mistry
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18 September 2022 · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Dharmica Mistry discusses the distinction between deep tech startups and other startups Dharmica Mistry

Milestones

  1. 2015 Established as MTPConnect under the Industry Growth Centres Initiative biotechdispatch.com.au
  2. 2022 Transitioned to operate independently after government funding ended biotechdispatch.com.au
  3. 2026 Rebranded from MTPConnect to AUScelerate biotechdispatch.com.au

In the news

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