NZBIO and MTANZ to collaborate more closely
New Zealand’s bio-enterprises will benefit from an agreement between NZBIO and the Medical Technology Association of New
Zealand (MTANZ) to work more closely together.
“We have formed the alliance to establish closer working relationships between the two industry associations, bringing
together the diverse technologies of biological and medical sciences, allowing companies from both industries greater
aligned representation, particularity in areas of policy advocacy and networking opportunities. This convergence will
further enhance opportunities to develop innovative new products to advance healthcare, which has huge international
opportunities,” says Bronwyn Dilley, Chief Executive of NZBIO.
The agreement establishes a closer working alliance which will help bring together the diverse technologies of
biological and medical sciences. The organisations have similar goals and are dedicated to growing successful New
Zealand bio-enterprises and assisting their members in establishing the right environment to enter both local and
international markets.
“New Zealand’s medical devices industry leverages off New Zealand’s broader bio economy providing specialised
manufacturing, electronics and information technology. By converging people and businesses across both organisations we
can harness the strengths of our world class niche area of human health and industrial applications,” she says.
Angela Pantano, Business Development Manager from MTANZ said, “As a small nation it is beneficial for business to
converge. This agreement offers our members access to a lot more opportunities. Along with policy and advocacy NZBIO and
MTANZ will now be able to offer much wider networking and education opportunities at conferences, regional, national
events and professional development courses.”
Other benefits of the alliance include opportunities to work together in areas of such as intellectual property,
clinical trials, R & D funding, building on emerging technologies, joint ventures, collaborations in research projects and other key areas
of health research both locally and internationally.
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