NEW ZEALAND HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2009-2010 (mentors, judges, sponsors)

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To MedTech IQ members:

Here’s an opportunity to be a mentor or judge for the upcoming
NEW ZEALAND HEALTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2009-2010.

I am coordinating US-based volunteer efforts for this program. The event also seeks corporate sponsors.

Stay tuned for more information and a web site.

Lance Manning

“Join New Zealand companies, entrepreneurs, clinicians and researchers in improving global health and achieving commercial success with innovative technologies, services and disruptive solutions.

Designed and sponsored by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, The Challenge will help turn bright ideas into commercial successes by connecting participants to international experts, buyers, investors and partners.

Composed of two rounds over 12 months, The Challenge offers participants significant prize money, mentoring, business development support and the ability to forge new commercial partnerships.”

APPLICATIONS
Software, hardware, medical device, bioactives, biotechnology products, services

FOCUS AREAS
Chronic disease management, the aging population, health delivery transformation, health & wellness, and under-served populations.