The Medical Device Partnering Program (MDPP) is a collaboration between South Australian researchers, end-users and industry to develop cutting-edge medical devices and assistive technologies and bring them to the market. The MDPP supports the development of products with an identified clinical need, sound technical solution and a viable market opportunity.

The objective of the MDPP is to provide a streamlined approach to the product development process, from early stage concepts right through to manufactured products.

The MDPP:

• Provides a platform for identifying and assessing new product opportunities with clinical relevance
• Undertakes early-stage technical exploration projects to develop concept models and demonstrate product potential
• Coordinates and manages relationships between research stakeholders
• Provides advice and assistance along the product development pipeline

The MDPP aims to develop a model that draws on past success in medical device research and development in South Australia, accelerates the product development process, and engages South Australian stakeholders more widely.

As well as focusing on traditional medical device development for clinical use, we have a strong focus on technologies that will assist the ageing and disability sectors. A key driver of these sectors is the desire to enable elderly to stay in their homes.