STC Australia announces MedTech’s Got Talent, a unique entrepreneurship challenge that aims to support young entrepreneurs to develop and refine skills in pitching a business concept, developing a technology roadmap and launching commercialisation activities for their enabling medical technology innovations. The objective is to develop a more entrepreneurial culture, driven by promising young entrepreneurs within a growing enabling technology ecosystem.
The challenge is for new, independent ventures (not older than 2 years) in the concept, seed, start-up or early growth stages (and some exclusions apply). Licensing technologies from universities or research labs are encouraged, assuming they have not been commercialised previously. Ventures should not have received over $50,000 in funding (excluding owners’ contribution).
Potential rewards include a $20,000 voucher, $500 cash prize, thousands of dollars in in-kind services, office space in ‘The Tap’ advanced technology coworking space, and mentorship.
Eligible teams (of up to 3) must have one or more members (actively participating in a significant role) that satisfy at least one of the following qualifying criteria:
- Student currently enrolled in good standing at a Victorian university
- PostDoc currently employed by a Victorian university, research institute, hospital or company
- Recently graduated alumnus from any institution (within the last five years: 2007-2013), currently residing in Victoria
More information
Anyone interested in starting or joining a team should:
- check out the full challenge details (including imprtant dates, eligibility, guidelines, rules and details on confidentiality and IP) and
- apply online
Additional enquiries may be directed to Laura Faulconer at STC Australia, via email to laura@stc-melbourne.com.
Applications close 22 October 2013.