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This article outlines the key elements of ISO 13485, explains its role in regulatory compliance, and explores how staff training and general quality awareness are essential to ensuring the system works in practice.
This article outlines the key elements of ISO 13485, explains its role in regulatory compliance, and explores how staff training and general quality awareness are essential to ensuring the system works in practice.
Introducing a new Quality Management System learning series, brought to you by the HealthTech Activator in partnership with Johner Institute New Zealand.
Introducing a new Quality Management System learning series, brought to you by the HealthTech Activator in partnership with Johner Institute New Zealand.
Insights and key takeaways from the Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices Workshop, held on 10–11 June 2025, facilitated by Julie Jones, CEO of BioValeo.
Insights and key takeaways from the Clinical Investigation Process for Medical Devices Workshop, held on 10–11 June 2025, facilitated by Julie Jones, CEO of BioValeo.
Insights and key takeaways from the Medical Software Regulatory Requirements Workshop on the 27 May, facilitated by Anne Arndt, Director of the Johner Institute New Zealand.
Insights and key takeaways from the Medical Software Regulatory Requirements Workshop on the 27 May, facilitated by Anne Arndt, Director of the Johner Institute New Zealand.
A Q&A with Abbas Al-Murrani offering practical guidance to help HealthTech founders understand and apply health economics.
A Q&A with Abbas Al-Murrani offering practical guidance to help HealthTech founders understand and apply health economics.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA events, sector events, and other news and insights.
The latest in NZ health tech, including upcoming HTA events, sector events, and other news and insights.
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The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, sector events, and other news and insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, sector events, and other news and insights.
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The latest in NZ healthtech, including the HTA's new Clinical Investigation workshop, sector events and other news and insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including the HTA's new Clinical Investigation workshop, sector events and other news and insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, HTA database search support, and other sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, HTA database search support, and other sector news and insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, HTA database search support, other sector news, and global insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, HTA database search support, other sector news, and global insights.
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The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, the September blog, other sector news, and global insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA and sector events, the September blog, other sector news, and global insights.
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Madeleine Martin discusses the recent opening of the Health Technology Centre and her vision for its role within the healthtech innovation ecosystem.
Madeleine Martin discusses the recent opening of the Health Technology Centre and her vision for its role within the healthtech innovation ecosystem.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, LinkedIn launch, other sector news, and global insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, LinkedIn launch, other sector news, and global insights.
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Dr Sarvnaz (Sarv) Taherian from Ara Manawa, Te Whatu Ora Auckland’s design and innovation studio, discusses learnings from a recently concluded pilot medtech incubator programme at Auckland Hospital.
Dr Sarvnaz (Sarv) Taherian from Ara Manawa, Te Whatu Ora Auckland’s design and innovation studio, discusses learnings from a recently concluded pilot medtech incubator programme at Auckland Hospital.
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The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, introducing the Health Technology Centre, other sector news, and global insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HTA events, introducing the Health Technology Centre, other sector news, and global insights.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including our August Christchurch events, a blog on US reimbursement, Hi-Tech Awards winners, and other sector news.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including our August Christchurch events, a blog on US reimbursement, Hi-Tech Awards winners, and other sector news.
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We explored the what, why and when of United States medical device reimbursement in an online workshop on June 7. This blog highlights some insights from the event. A recording of the workshop is available on the HTA webinars page.
We explored the what, why and when of United States medical device reimbursement in an online workshop on June 7. This blog highlights some insights from the event. A recording of the workshop is available on the HTA webinars page.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HealthTech Activator June Events, sector news from May, and HealthTech Week 2023 tickets still available.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including upcoming HealthTech Activator June Events, sector news from May, and HealthTech Week 2023 tickets still available.
The latest in NZ healthtech: registration is open for June's online HTA events - covering reimbursement, regulatory, and market validation - and HealthTech Week 2023.
The latest in NZ healthtech: registration is open for June's online HTA events - covering reimbursement, regulatory, and market validation - and HealthTech Week 2023.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including an article from Angel Association of NZ, upcoming HTA and community events, and the sector news from the past month.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including an article from Angel Association of NZ, upcoming HTA and community events, and the sector news from the past month.
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Suse Reynolds, Executive Chair of Angel Association of New Zealand (AANZ), discusses the role of angel investment, AANZ as a resource for all stakeholders, and some thoughts on the current investment climate.
Suse Reynolds, Executive Chair of Angel Association of New Zealand (AANZ), discusses the role of angel investment, AANZ as a resource for all stakeholders, and some thoughts on the current investment climate.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including an article from ACC Investments, upcoming HTA and community events, and the sector news from the past month.
The latest in NZ healthtech, including an article from ACC Investments, upcoming HTA and community events, and the sector news from the past month.
In this article, the team at ACC Investments discuss the growing opportunity in safety and wellbeing solutions, and when in a company’s journey they look to invest.
In this article, the team at ACC Investments discuss the growing opportunity in safety and wellbeing solutions, and when in a company’s journey they look to invest.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including upcoming 2023 HTA and community events, healthtech challenges, and more.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including upcoming 2023 HTA and community events, healthtech challenges, and more.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including a blog from Alimetry, upcoming 2023 HTA and community events, and more.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including a blog from Alimetry, upcoming 2023 HTA and community events, and more.
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Odette Lees discusses how Alimetry, an award-winning NZ healthtech startup, has benefitted from participating in a variety of competitions on its commercialisation journey, including involvement in two recent international challenges.
Odette Lees discusses how Alimetry, an award-winning NZ healthtech startup, has benefitted from participating in a variety of competitions on its commercialisation journey, including involvement in two recent international challenges.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including an upcoming HTA webinar, a blog covering Callaghan Innovation's Tech Incubator programme, and more.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including an upcoming HTA webinar, a blog covering Callaghan Innovation's Tech Incubator programme, and more.
In this month’s blog, the HTA team introduces Callaghan Innovation’s wider product portfolio and explores the Tech Incubator programme in greater detail.
In this month’s blog, the HTA team introduces Callaghan Innovation’s wider product portfolio and explores the Tech Incubator programme in greater detail.
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including KiwiNet Awards, upcoming events, a blog on health economics, and more...
The latest news from the NZ healthtech sector, including KiwiNet Awards, upcoming events, a blog on health economics, and more...
Abbas Al-Murrani of Health Economics Consulting NZ discusses the fundamentals of health economics and some of the frameworks used for demonstrating value in healthcare.
Abbas Al-Murrani of Health Economics Consulting NZ discusses the fundamentals of health economics and some of the frameworks used for demonstrating value in healthcare.
This month the HTA shares news about the NZ healthtech sector from the latest TIN report, a blog from Te Papa Hauora, upcoming HTA events, and more.
This month the HTA shares news about the NZ healthtech sector from the latest TIN report, a blog from Te Papa Hauora, upcoming HTA events, and more.
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In the September 2022 HTA blog, Peter Townsend CNZM discusses the importance of innovation in health and the role played by Te Papa Hauora, Christchurch Health Precinct in Canterbury.
In the September 2022 HTA blog, Peter Townsend CNZM discusses the importance of innovation in health and the role played by Te Papa Hauora, Christchurch Health Precinct in Canterbury.
This month the HTA shares news about more healthtech winners, a blog from the DHA, upcoming HTA events, and more.
This month the HTA shares news about more healthtech winners, a blog from the DHA, upcoming HTA events, and more.
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Ryl Jensen is chief executive of the Digital Health Association (DHA), the industry body representing the majority of digital health companies and organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this blog, Ryl provides her perspective on where things are at and where things are heading for digital health across New Zealand.
Ryl Jensen is chief executive of the Digital Health Association (DHA), the industry body representing the majority of digital health companies and organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this blog, Ryl provides her perspective on where things are at and where things are heading for digital health across New Zealand.
This month the HTA shares news on HealthTech winners, a partner blog, a new webinar recording, upcoming HTA events, and more.
This month the HTA shares news on HealthTech winners, a partner blog, a new webinar recording, upcoming HTA events, and more.
In this month’s blog Will Perry of Apagie, provider of the HTA Introduction to Knowing your Customer and your Market workshop, shares collaboration insights from an interview with Doug Leach, Vice President, Device Innovation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
In this month’s blog Will Perry of Apagie, provider of the HTA Introduction to Knowing your Customer and your Market workshop, shares collaboration insights from an interview with Doug Leach, Vice President, Device Innovation at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
This month the HTA shares a blog from Te Tītoki Mataora, upcoming HTA events, website updates, and a roundup of healthtech sector news.
This month the HTA shares a blog from Te Tītoki Mataora, upcoming HTA events, website updates, and a roundup of healthtech sector news.
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Te Tītoki Mataora - MedTech Translator, is a multi-faceted initiative focused on growing Aotearoa New Zealand's deep tech sector by supporting research and industry that address healthcare needs. Support is provided through two mechanisms: RAP funding and the HealthTech Capability Programme.
Te Tītoki Mataora - MedTech Translator, is a multi-faceted initiative focused on growing Aotearoa New Zealand's deep tech sector by supporting research and industry that address healthcare needs. Support is provided through two mechanisms: RAP funding and the HealthTech Capability Programme.
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This month the HTA shares a blog from NZGCP, upcoming HTA events, Healthtech Week 2022, and a roundup of healthtech sector news.
This month the HTA shares a blog from NZGCP, upcoming HTA events, Healthtech Week 2022, and a roundup of healthtech sector news.
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Raising investment for a healthtech startup? The team at New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) share insights into what they look for before making an investment, and what a founder should seek from their investors.
Raising investment for a healthtech startup? The team at New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) share insights into what they look for before making an investment, and what a founder should seek from their investors.
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The HTA team hope you had a restful break over the Easter and ANZAC long weekends, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the last remnants of summer.
The HTA team hope you had a restful break over the Easter and ANZAC long weekends, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the last remnants of summer.
As we reach the end of March, it’s clear 2022 is flying by at what seems like an ever-increasing pace. The HTA has been keeping up with multiple online events in the past month...
As we reach the end of March, it’s clear 2022 is flying by at what seems like an ever-increasing pace. The HTA has been keeping up with multiple online events in the past month...
This month we share a blog post from the Johner Institute on regulatory considerations for software – a hot topic in a rapidly growing sector. The HTA is also hosting a software regulatory tutorial in April...
This month we share a blog post from the Johner Institute on regulatory considerations for software – a hot topic in a rapidly growing sector. The HTA is also hosting a software regulatory tutorial in April...
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Why authorities will soon be paying closer attention to software – and what SaMD manufacturers should be doing now
Why authorities will soon be paying closer attention to software – and what SaMD manufacturers should be doing now
The HealthTech Activator (HTA) is getting ready to swing into gear following the holiday period. We hope you had a great break and a happy New Year spent recharging with friends, family, and some summer sun.
The HealthTech Activator (HTA) is getting ready to swing into gear following the holiday period. We hope you had a great break and a happy New Year spent recharging with friends, family, and some summer sun.
The first blog of 2022 provides an overview of the HTA’s market validation programme, ‘Know your Customers and your Market’. The programme is made up of two parts, a workshop series and a database support offering.
The first blog of 2022 provides an overview of the HTA’s market validation programme, ‘Know your Customers and your Market’. The programme is made up of two parts, a workshop series and a database support offering.
This HealthTech Activator (HTA) Monthly Wrap is earlier than usual to catch you before you head off, and briefly focuses on our latest blog and our first event for 2022. Further details inside.
This HealthTech Activator (HTA) Monthly Wrap is earlier than usual to catch you before you head off, and briefly focuses on our latest blog and our first event for 2022. Further details inside.
The fundamentals of US medical device reimbursement were explored in an online tutorial hosted by the HealthTech Activator (HTA) in November 2021. Our latest blog highlights insights from that event and a recording of the tutorial is now available on the HTA webinars page.
The fundamentals of US medical device reimbursement were explored in an online tutorial hosted by the HealthTech Activator (HTA) in November 2021. Our latest blog highlights insights from that event and a recording of the tutorial is now available on the HTA webinars page.
November was a busy month for the HealthTech Activator (HTA), with several successful online events delivered across regulatory, reimbursement, and market validation topics. Our first 2022 events are now available for signup.
November was a busy month for the HealthTech Activator (HTA), with several successful online events delivered across regulatory, reimbursement, and market validation topics. Our first 2022 events are now available for signup.
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Dan Hansen from Apagie discusses the importance of identifying customers throughout the healthcare value-chain who collectively drive innovation adoption. Once identified, understanding these customers and their problems is critical for securing sustainable sales.
Dan Hansen from Apagie discusses the importance of identifying customers throughout the healthcare value-chain who collectively drive innovation adoption. Once identified, understanding these customers and their problems is critical for securing sustainable sales.
November is round the corner, and that means so are three online HealthTech Activator (HTA) events that you don’t want to miss! Covering regulatory, reimbursement, and validating your market - find more info and links to register.
November is round the corner, and that means so are three online HealthTech Activator (HTA) events that you don’t want to miss! Covering regulatory, reimbursement, and validating your market - find more info and links to register.
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Tara Creaven-Capasso of Caduceus Medical Development Ltd discusses key insights for NZ healthtech startups tackling complex regulatory environments.
Tara Creaven-Capasso of Caduceus Medical Development Ltd discusses key insights for NZ healthtech startups tackling complex regulatory environments.
As we move into the final quarter of another roller coaster year, the HealthTech Activator (HTA) is excited to announce several new, upcoming events across reimbursement, regulatory, and market validation topics.
As we move into the final quarter of another roller coaster year, the HealthTech Activator (HTA) is excited to announce several new, upcoming events across reimbursement, regulatory, and market validation topics.
Although the focus for healthtech companies is often on the clinical or economic data required to support claims and regulatory compliance, more foundational data about customer-value is also required to validate a target market. This month’s blog discusses market research and how the HTA can help.
Although the focus for healthtech companies is often on the clinical or economic data required to support claims and regulatory compliance, more foundational data about customer-value is also required to validate a target market. This month’s blog discusses market research and how the HTA can help.
Read the August 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: During this period of COVID-19 lockdowns and increased alert levels, we hope this edition of the HealthTech Activator (HTA) Monthly Wrap finds you well. This month we bring updates on planned events, an e-Learning course available for signup, an overview of valuation from Jai Basrur of CGB Consulting, and more - check out the links below for further details.
Read the August 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: During this period of COVID-19 lockdowns and increased alert levels, we hope this edition of the HealthTech Activator (HTA) Monthly Wrap finds you well. This month we bring updates on planned events, an e-Learning course available for signup, an overview of valuation from Jai Basrur of CGB Consulting, and more - check out the links below for further details.
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To understand how to value a healthtech company it is first important to understand the nuances of valuation. In this article, Jai Basrur of CGB Consulting provides a comprehensive overview of valuation, from definition through to typically used valuation methods and considerations.
To understand how to value a healthtech company it is first important to understand the nuances of valuation. In this article, Jai Basrur of CGB Consulting provides a comprehensive overview of valuation, from definition through to typically used valuation methods and considerations.
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Research has found New Zealand's burgeoning health-tech sector has significant economic potential but access to lucrative foreign markets is being slowed by hurdles in the earlier stages of development. The health-tech sector generated an estimated $2.85 billion in revenue in just the last year - with record growth since Covid-19 struck.
Research has found New Zealand's burgeoning health-tech sector has significant economic potential but access to lucrative foreign markets is being slowed by hurdles in the earlier stages of development. The health-tech sector generated an estimated $2.85 billion in revenue in just the last year - with record growth since Covid-19 struck.
Read the July 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: The past month has been a busy time for the HealthTech Activator (HTA), with our In-depth Market Validation pilot programme coming to a successful conclusion. Check out the news and links to hear more about what’s been happening at the HTA, and across NZ healthtech, over the past month.
Read the July 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: The past month has been a busy time for the HealthTech Activator (HTA), with our In-depth Market Validation pilot programme coming to a successful conclusion. Check out the news and links to hear more about what’s been happening at the HTA, and across NZ healthtech, over the past month.
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Kieran Jina of Pacific Channel talks about how market and stakeholder validation is not only key to understanding your commercial opportunity; it is also key to designing a clinical development programme. Afterall, your customers review your clinical evidence before prescribing or buying a device.
Kieran Jina of Pacific Channel talks about how market and stakeholder validation is not only key to understanding your commercial opportunity; it is also key to designing a clinical development programme. Afterall, your customers review your clinical evidence before prescribing or buying a device.
Read the June 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: TechWeek and Healthtech Week have come and gone, finishing off a busy round of events topped off with several awards for healthtech companies. In this edition, we share highlights from Healthtech Week’s Innovation Day, insights from healthtech multinationals, and other news from the healthtech community.
Read the June 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: TechWeek and Healthtech Week have come and gone, finishing off a busy round of events topped off with several awards for healthtech companies. In this edition, we share highlights from Healthtech Week’s Innovation Day, insights from healthtech multinationals, and other news from the healthtech community.
Read the May 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: The last couple of months have been a busy time for healthtech in NZ and, with Healthtech Week (22-24 June) also fast approaching, there is much for us to share.
Read the May 2021 edition of the HTA Monthly Wrap: The last couple of months have been a busy time for healthtech in NZ and, with Healthtech Week (22-24 June) also fast approaching, there is much for us to share.
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Tim McCready from BioPacific Partners spoke with healthtech multinationals about changes in the industry and why they are interested in NZ innovation.
Tim McCready from BioPacific Partners spoke with healthtech multinationals about changes in the industry and why they are interested in NZ innovation.
Callaghan Innovation has launched a new sector update, ‘Activating NZ Healthtech: Clearing the path to commercialisation’, which describes unique obstacles faced by NZ healthtech businesses. These research findings were behind the development of the HealthTech Activator (HTA), NZ’s first support mechanism designed to unleash the potential of the country’s healthtech sector.
Callaghan Innovation has launched a new sector update, ‘Activating NZ Healthtech: Clearing the path to commercialisation’, which describes unique obstacles faced by NZ healthtech businesses. These research findings were behind the development of the HealthTech Activator (HTA), NZ’s first support mechanism designed to unleash the potential of the country’s healthtech sector.
The halfway point of 2021 is fast approaching and that means so, too, is Healthtech Week from 22-24 June. For anybody working in and around New Zealand’s healthtech ecosystem, Healthtech Week is a unique and eagerly anticipated opportunity to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth and success.
The halfway point of 2021 is fast approaching and that means so, too, is Healthtech Week from 22-24 June. For anybody working in and around New Zealand’s healthtech ecosystem, Healthtech Week is a unique and eagerly anticipated opportunity to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities for continued growth and success.
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