Application for the 2026 are now open.
Each year 80 people from a diverse range of professions and institutions around Australia are selected to join the BridgeTech Program, delivered by QUT. Supported by industry, BridgeTech program participants join one of the country’s most significant medtech professional networks.
Gain confidence, create networks and opportunities in all areas of medtech research commercialisation. You’ll learn through online modules, attend an inspiring seminar series, and network with top medtech companies and a nation-wide professional community.
Apply for our program
Who should apply and what are the costs?
The program is suited to professionals looking to expand their commercialisation knowledge and networks, including:
- mid-career researchers and scientists
- medtech inventors, entrepreneurs and innovators
- clinicians and healthcare workers
- venture capitalists
- legal practitioners including IP lawyers and patent attorneys
- business development managers and tech transfer professionals
- staff from government agencies.
Experience in the sector and a demonstrated interest in medtech commercialisation is essential.
Course fees are $550 for participants from BridgeTech Program Partner Universities*, $650 for participants from all other institutes/universities/science organisations/academia and $750 for those from government or industry. Fees are exclusive of GST. At the end of the course, given that all course requirements have been completed, participants will receive a BridgeTech Completion Certificate and be placed into the alumni network, with ongoing access to all online modules as well as peer and industry group contacts and invitations to future BridgeTech events. Course fees are to be paid upon acceptance to the course after selection, if needed, please discuss this with the team upon selection.
*Includes 2026 BridgeTech Program Partner Universities and Organisations.
Preparing your application
In assessing merit, the panel will take your responses to the selection criteria into consideration.
To be competitive in the selection process, your application should demonstrate your suitability to the program by including:
- the stage of your career and employment
- your motivation for applying
- how you hope the program will benefit you and contribute to your progress.
Submit your application
Applications for the next cohort are now open.