Students
Engaging Medical Technology Innovation
As a student you may have identified an interest in Medical Technologies and innovation. Medtech-iQ Aotearoa can point you in the right direction.
Collaborate
There are a number of networks and forums for you to participate in, to understand the MedTech sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
A number of initiatives also fund the inclusion of student researchers in innovation programmes. Identifying the areas you are interested in, and reaching out to those areas with your research interest and CV might be your first step.
Learn
Medtech-iQ Aotearoa provides a window into MedTech activity across New Zealand, so please review our News and Events pages. We also recommend:
- Following local MedTech social media threads:
Tags:
#NZTech
#MedTech
#HealthTech
#NZStartups
Accounts:
@NZTechOrg (NZTech)
@MTANZ (Medical Technology Association of NZ) @CallaghanNZ
@NZTEnews
@NZEntrepreneur
- Caffeine Daily, Idealogue magazine, NZ Tech Podcast, Good Clinical Podcast and the Spinoff for coverage of local innovation and start-ups generally.
- Sign up for the MedTech Bites newsletter that provides updates monthly, on activity in our MedTech Sector.
- Join you local innovation and tech related events via Meetup or Eventbrite. Also follow the events of your local University Tech Transfer office for research and innovation activity.
Grow
If you want to pursue MedTech opportunities such as research, internships, or events here are some options to consider:
- Callaghan Innovation and Kiwinet offer Research and Development student grants to subsidise student hiring.
- The Health Research Council provides grants and scholarships, including Emerging Researcher First Grants, Māori Health Research Scholarships, and project grants.
- Royal Society of Te Apairangi, provides Rutherford Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships for early-career researchers.
- Have a look at our Job Board for MedTech internships and other opportunities.