NSW Health
Commercialisation
Training Program

Business Fundamentals

Are you an entrepreneur in the medical and health sector with an idea you’re ready to turn into a business? Now is your opportunity to acquire the relevant skills

Business Fundamentals course applications are open:

Over three days (14-16 November) you’ll learn how to set up a successful and sustainable health tech business. From getting started and business basics to understanding company structures and building a team, Business Fundamentals will provide you with a solid foundation for your future endeavours. You’ll gain valuable insights from experts in law, finance, communications, sales, and investment and learn how to apply their expertise to your venture.

Our facilitators share practical advice and guidance on how to establish and grow your health tech business for success including:

Forming and structuring your company
Basic business financials
Accessing funding options for health tech companies
Building a knowledgeable team
Navigating sales and distribution
Negotiation, influence, and stakeholder management
Developing an IP strategy that suits your goals

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Who is this for?

Business Fundamentals is for anyone working on a health tech solution who wants to start a business who is based in NSW. Past participants include researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs and scientists — all you need is an interest in starting your own health tech business.

Apply for the course via the short application form below so our team can assess what stage of your journey you’re in to ensure you get the most out of the course.

Join us:

Dates: 14 - 16 November 2023
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cicada Innovations (Eveleigh) or online via Zoom

The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program, run by Cicada Innovations, has been designed by leading experts to nurture innovative, early-stage health tech solutions, and help innovators to build sustainable businesses in NSW.

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About NSW Health

NSW Health is supporting the medical and health sector by investing in their people to build capacity, form stronger networks across the state and nurture innovative medical technologies through the NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program.

The Program aims to fast-track innovative ideas that will revolutionise the healthcare sector, improve patient outcomes, and provide economic opportunities for emerging medtech and biotech businesses in NSW.

Visit the NSW Health and Medical Research website for information on key programs and initiatives.

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