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Connect. Propel. Transform.

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is a partnership between MTPConnect, the Western Australian Government and the University of Western Australia (UWA) to accelerate the growth of the state’s health and medical life sciences sector, create new jobs and support economic diversification.

Located in UWA offices in the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Building, Nedlands, it is one of the five WA Government Innovation Hubs that deliver programs to connect the innovation community, build capacity and new skills, attract investment, and foster commercialisation. The Innovation Hubs also include CyberWest, the WA Data Science Innovation Hub, GreenTech Hub, and the Creative Tech Village.

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub team, led by Dr Tracey Wilkinson and Professor Kevin Pfleger, works together to manage and drive a varied and valuable annual program of activities that deliver growth opportunities for the WA health and medical life sciences sector.

Our WA team is dedicated to helping you deliver bold results, working with stakeholders across the entire innovation pipeline, from discovery research to companies scaling. Leveraging the national MTPConnect team, including with Dr Wilkinson as National Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator, the Hub benefits by tapping into MTPConnect connections across Australia and the globe.

The Hub also has national and global connections through Biodesign Australia, chaired by Professor Pfleger, and its international partnerships.

Connect

At the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, we pride ourselves on being a central connector for Western Australia’s health and medical life sciences ecosystem. Whether you’re an innovator seeking strategic introductions or a researcher needing access to specialised capabilities, our team acts as your ‘concierge service.’ We leverage our extensive local, national, and international networks to foster meaningful connections that propel your commercialisation journey forward. Our expertise and network span the entire innovation pipeline, ensuring that every connection we facilitate has the potential to drive real impact.

Propel

Our mission is to propel Western Australia’s health and medical life sciences sector to new heights. We offer tailored support to advance your commercialisation strategy, helping you navigate the complexities of the innovation landscape. From identifying and securing funding opportunities to providing commercialisation consultations, our team is dedicated to guiding you toward success. By drawing on our deep understanding of Australia’s funding landscape and our connections with global markets, we empower you to scale your innovations and achieve your business goals.

And if we can’t help you, we will look to find someone who can.

Transform

Transformation is at the heart of what we do. The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the sector. We drive this transformation by delivering targeted workforce development programs, curating events that showcase the sector’s potential, and celebrating the successes of our community. Through our initiatives, we aim to enhance skills, promote collaboration, and ultimately, help to transform Western Australia into a global leader in health and medical life sciences. Our focus is on creating lasting impact, not just for today but for the future of the industry.

Our Impact

We’ve helped secure

$

Million Dollars

We are successfully supporting the attraction of funding by identifying opportunities, connecting partners, and providing advice on proposals. We are committed to promoting Western Australia as a destination of choice for investment in innovation.

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We’ve helped create

Jobs

We have helped WA companies expand their teams and operations, creating new opportunities for local employment and driving workforce development in Western Australia.

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We’ve hosted

Events

We’ve hosted a variety of events, from information sessions and curated roundtables to training programs and tours. We showcase Western Australian success stories, facilitate networking, provide a forum to explore opportunities, support knowledge exchange and develop our workforce.

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Our Team

At the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, our team unites experts from across health and medical life sciences passionate about advancing Western Australia’s ecosystem. With deep expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medtech, digital health, and healthcare services, we foster the economy to drive growth and innovation for innovators at all stages of their commercialisation journey.

We believe WA companies are built for global impact. Our industry insights and international networks are key to supporting their success at home and abroad.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen WA’s ecosystem while fostering an open, collaborative environment that inspires and empowers the next wave of innovation.