Medical Technologies (MedTech) stories
AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.
Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.
An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
Australis Scientific wins MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize and USD $175,000 for ConfidanzTM, a wearable device treating overactive bladder at home.
Dutch startup Novenda secures USD $6.1 million to expand its multi-material 3D printing tech for night guards and dentures across Europe and the US.
Pure Global appoints Ran Chen as CTO to advance AI-driven regulatory automation, aiming to cut costly delays for medical device manufacturers worldwide.
Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.
New Zealand's Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.
NATO selects Vancouver's Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.
The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.
Liza Noonan will become CEO of Cicada Innovations in November 2025, aiming to boost Australia's deep tech sector and grow its global presence.
Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.
AI-driven solutions are revolutionising healthcare in Canada, enhancing pharmacare, treatment, and patient data across the country.
The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.
NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.
Viva Technology ranks Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, spotlighting 15 AI firms among emerging innovators across 22 sectors and 13 countries.