Research and support for SA medical device sector

Overview

This program supports the early-stage development of new commercially viable medical and assistive devices through collaboration between industry, researchers, end-users and government.

Participants in the MDPP receive up to 250 hours of technical expertise, which may include:

• research
• proof of concept
• prototyping
• product validation or small clinical evaluation
• product opportunity assessment
• introductions to potential manufacturers and commercial partners where necessary.

Check if you can apply

To receive support through the MDPP, proposals must satisfy the following criteria:

• be a medical device or assistive technology
• be technically feasible
• be commercially feasible
• involve innovation
• able to be completed within 250 hours.