CCRG Founder and Director named Brisbane’s inaugural MedTech Ambassador

John (right) pictured with BEDA CEO Anthony Ryan and Brisbane Deputy Mayor Cr Krista Adams at the MedTech Accelerator second-year cohort launch, 15 June.

Professor John Fraser has today been announced as the official ambassador for the Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s MedTech Global Accelerator program. The successful program, now in it’s second year, is designed to fast-track global investment opportunities for early-stage ventures in Brisbane and open international market pathways.

Professor John Fraser joins the program as an official ambassador to spearhead Brisbane's global reputation for medical innovation.

“Brisbane’s success in biotech and health isn’t an overnight success story – it’s underpinned by the collective contribution of the city’s state of the art health institutes and universities, connected medical hospital network and top tier talent,” said Professor John Fraser.

“Brisbane is a beating heart of vibrancy, growth and development. The city is already seen as punching way above its weight in the MedTech industry and I’m honoured to fly the flag and help push the city even further by amplifying Brisbane’s credentials as a leading destination for technology and innovation in the health sector.”

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said Brisbane was a globally recognised leader in medical technology, powered by a vibrant start-up culture, world-class research and healthcare institutions and great local talent.

“Brisbane has a global reputation for developing life-changing health innovation and the continued success of homegrown start-ups around the world will drive economic growth, create new jobs and continue attracting leading talent to the city,” Cr Schrinner said.

“The calibre of businesses participating in the MedTech Accelerator program is testament to the quality of the research and development happening in Brisbane, with more than half of last year’s cohort already securing new partnerships, investment and clients.

“Brisbane’s world-class research and health institutes are incubators for ground-breaking innovations with the potential to improve patient outcomes, make healthcare faster and more convenient for people and even save lives,” he said.

“Council is proud to continue championing local business for global investment as we establish new market pathways through this program.”

11 businesses join the 2023/24 program to fast track their connections with international partners for collaboration, investment, and distribution deals. BEDA’s MedTech accelerator program is delivered in partnership with US based investment facilitator Life Science Nation and will culminate with attendance at the global investor RESI Conference in San Francisco where participants will pitch to active investors during JP Morgan Healthcare Week in January 2024.

Learn more via Business in Brisbane.