# Growing NZ’s Medtech Sector: Information Event Wellington Region - Te Tītoki Mataora, the Medtech Research Translator **URL:** \ **Category:** Open Forum\ **Tags:** event, webinar, medical-technology\ **Created:** [December 9, 2021, 5:26am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880 "2021-12-09T05:26:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/mary.crowe/32/10119_2.png) [@mary.crowe](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/mary.crowe)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2021, 5:26am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/1 "2021-12-09T05:26:26Z")
[event start=“2021-12-12 22:00” status=“standalone” url=“[https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/te-titoki-mataora-wellington-town-hall-tickets-220165028527](https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/te-titoki-mataora-wellington-town-hall-tickets-220165028527)” end=“2021-12-12 23:00” reminders=“1.days”] [/event] Te Tītoki Mataora, the Medtech Research Translator, is a new initiative focussed on growing New Zealand’s deep tech sector by supporting research that addresses clinical problems and making solutions that are economically stable. Te Tītoki Mataora will provide opportunities for funding, education and collaboration, to build the networks and capability for a vibrant health innovation sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Join the team on Monday 13 December at 11.00am-12pm for their first virtual Town Hall session for the Wellington region where Diana Siew, Simon Fraser and Denise Taylor will present the vision for Te Tītoki Mataora. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out how this programme may benefit you and your research. The presentation will also be recorded and a link made available for future reference. Te Tītoki Mataora Medtech Research Translator opportunities are available to all universities and Crown Research Institutes (CRI’s)/research institutes, clinicians and healthcare providers, and industry partners interested in medical device and digital health innovation. > **[Te Tītoki Mataora - Wellington Town Hall](https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/te-titoki-mataora-wellington-town-hall-tickets-220165028527)** > > Te Tītoki Mataora Town Hall Events - WELLINGTON ---
**Author:** ![Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/graham_chiu/32/6882_2.png) [@Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Graham_Chiu)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2021, 3:33pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/2 "2021-12-09T15:33:57Z")
Is this being streamed at all? Some of us have clinical work … ---
**Author:** ![dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/dianasiew/32/6834_2.png) [@dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/dianasiew)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/3 "2021-12-09T18:56:18Z")
Hi Graham - yes the MedTech Research Translator presentation will be recorded and available in our website after Monday next week. I will post link. Cheers Diana ---
**Author:** ![Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/graham_chiu/32/6882_2.png) [@Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Graham_Chiu)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/4 "2021-12-09T19:21:38Z")
Thanks. I live in Wellington but have to work out of town that day. ---
**Author:** ![Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/graham_chiu/32/6882_2.png) [@Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Graham_Chiu)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/5 "2021-12-20T21:18:09Z")
Did this event happen in the end? ---
**Author:** ![dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/dianasiew/32/6834_2.png) [@dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/dianasiew)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/6 "2021-12-20T23:06:43Z")
Hi Graham It did. Not sure that the presentation has been posted on the CMDT website but here it is for you. Notes are included. Cheers Di [Te Titoki Mataora Presentation Town Hall meetings Dec 2021 Final Webcopy.pptx](https://ehealthforum.nz/uploads/short-url/zHjVZhWRAAdHpzVXQN6wvRLz0A8.pptx) (3.4 MB) ---
**Author:** ![Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/graham_chiu/32/6882_2.png) [@Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Graham_Chiu)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 4:01am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/7 "2021-12-22T04:01:13Z")
Thanks, guess I should be thinking about making an application for funding! ---
**Author:** ![dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/dianasiew/32/6834_2.png) [@dianasiew](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/dianasiew)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/8 "2021-12-22T04:29:52Z")
Hi Graham Call me if you want to run your proposal past me to help structure your proposal. My no. is 021800410. Cheers Di **Diana Siew (PhD)** **Strategic Partnerships** **Auckland Bioengineering Institute** **University of Auckland** **Auckland Bioengineering Institute** **[www.abi.auckland.ac.nz](http://www.abi.auckland.ac.nz)** Uniservices House Level 6 70 Symonds St Auckland New Zealand mob: +64 21 800 410 email: [diana.siew@auckland.ac.nz](mailto:diana.siew@auckland.ac.nz) **MedTech CoRE/CMDT** **[www.cmdt.org.nz](http://www.cmdt.org.nz)** ---
**Author:** ![Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/user_avatar/ehealthforum.nz/graham_chiu/32/6882_2.png) [@Graham\_Chiu](https://ehealthforum.nz/u/Graham_Chiu)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2021, 4:56am UTC](https://ehealthforum.nz/t/growing-nz-s-medtech-sector-information-event-wellington-region-te-titoki-mataora-the-medtech-research-translator/21880/9 "2021-12-22T04:56:34Z")
Thanks. I’ll keep it in mind given I Last applied for research funding over 30 years ago.