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A big shoutout to the MTPConnect Adelaide Intermediary Program for an amazing #APPLAUSE24 event last week! It was a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and celebrate the #MedTech and #Biotech ecosystem. A special mention goes to Massey de los Reyes for her recognition as an #EMPOWERMENT Champion in Our Life Sciences Ecosystem: "Her infectious positive energy uplifts everyone around her, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and possibility that inspires others to excel". #MTPConnect #Innovation #entX #STEM

🎉 Almost 250 innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders, researchers, healthcare service providers & changemakers attended #APPLAUSE24 last night to celebrate the successes of our sector! This year’s theme was #EMPOWERMENT, inspiring us to uplift one another and embrace our collective strength. Here's a snapshot of our celebrations! 🎉 - Guests were treated to a refreshing welcome at the CMAX Clinical Research Lounge. - MC and newly appointed Head of Commercialisation and CEO of UniSA VenturesDr Michelle Perugini, encouraged everyone to forge new connections. - Novartis Australia & New Zealand Country Head Public Affairs, Michelle Gregory emphasised the critical role of partnerships in healthcare.  - The Hon. Chris Picton, MP, expressed confidence in the state's robust healthcare sector and the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to advance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. MTPConnect Chair, the Hon. Jaala Pulford shared the impact of the #AdelaideIntermediaryProgram. In its third year and supported by the Government of South Australia, Jaala acknowledged the significant impact being made by the team, led by Director Dana Bell. In just under three years the AIP team have: 🔗 Connected with 500 organisations & 1800 people 🤝 Facilitated 730 valuable business connections 💹 Trained 758 stakeholders in commercialisation capabilities 🔎 Identified 80 funding opportunities, supporting over $39M of funding coming into SA 🎤 Hosted more than 90 events to connect and uplift the sector 🍸 At the Radium Capital Cocktail Bar, creative cocktails and lively conversations created the perfect vibe. 🍨 FB Rice’s Ice Cream Cart served delicious, handcrafted ice cream. 🎷 The smooth tunes of His ’n’ Hers 3-piece jazz band. 💃🕺 🎥 An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the 360-degree video booth, striking poses & sharing laughs! We'll share them soon! 🙌 Empowerment is not just a concept; it’s a powerful reality that transforms lives and inspires change! We celebrated 35 extraordinary individuals who were nominated as empowerers within our state’s health sector! We'll share our Empowerment Reel soon! ⭐ Our 2024 Celebration Reel proudly showcased SA’s many achievements, highlighting our remarkable progress. Watch this space for the link! 📣 A heart-felt thanks to our ecosystem partners and #IDTC students for their invaluable support during last night’s event! APPLAUSE24 was made possible thanks to platinum sponsor Novartis, gold sponsors CMAX Clinical Research, Radium Capital & FB Rice & ecosystem partners AusBiotech, Medical Device Partnering Program with Flinders University, Health Translation SA, University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. A big thank you from the #AIP team: Dana Bell | Jessica Maxwell| Nathalie TAQUET | Santhni Subramaniam | Belinda Kelly Judy Halliday | MTPConnect | Wendy Keech | Rosanne Hyland | Karen Reynolds | Kate Illingworth | Nadim Shadiac

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Thank you! Thrilled you enjoyed the evening - it was fabulous to have you there!

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