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Western Australia: powering medtech innovation

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

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Western Australia is fast emerging as a powerhouse for innovation. This dynamic panel celebrates WA’s growing ecosystem and the breadth of services, grants, funds and support programs available to help companies innovate, commercialise and scale. Panellists will highlight key state funding opportunities, research and clinical capabilities, co-investment pathways and industry services, sharing practical insights on how to access and leverage WA’s strengths. Designed to inspire startups, SMEs and industry partners, this session showcases how Western Australia is enabling bold ideas, accelerating development and supporting global success.

Speaker

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Prof. Sharath Sriram

Chief Scientist

Government of Western Australia

Chair

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Prof. Kevin Pfleger

Director Biomedical and Health Innovation

The University of Western Australia and WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Panellist

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Ms Deepti Shukla

Director Innovation

South Metropolitan Health Service

Panellist

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Dr. Stacey Waters

Executive Director

Department of Health

Panellist

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