We administer the Medical Devices Fund, a competitive technology and commercialisation program funded by NSW Health.
The aim of the Fund is to progress new and innovative medical devices and related technologies in NSW towards commercialisation.
NSW Health recognises that investment in developing and commercialising medical devices and related technologies in NSW is important for ensuring innovative, safe and effective devices can enter the market and improve patient outcomes.
Funds are available to support products across a range of applications throughout the medical device product life cycle, from Technology Readiness Level 3 and up. Funded projects must be capable of potentially improving patient care, health and wellbeing, and generating economic, social or environmental benefits to NSW.
Eligible applicants can apply for a minimum of $500,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000 (excluding GST) per application.
Applications are assessed by an Expert Panel and a range of technical experts on a case-by-case basis against set assessment criteria. Reviewers have experience and skills in health and medical research, medical device commercialisation, financial management, clinical practice, and consumer advocacy.
Round 14 preliminary applications are now open.
Key dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
Preliminary applications open | Tuesday 5 May 2026 |
Information session webinar | 13 May 2026 |
Preliminary applications close | 5pm AEST Tuesday 9 June 2026 |
| Unsuccessful preliminary applicants notified | September 2026 |
Full applications open (invite only) | September 2026 |
Notification of final outcomes | February 2027 |
Application process
For more information on how to apply, eligibility and guidelines, visit NSW Government Grants and Funding.
Late applications will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted electronically to MOH-OHMRGrants@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications cannot be submitted using file sharing sites. Email file sizes of 20 megabytes (MB) or more may be blocked by the system. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt of your application within 3 business days of submission, please email MOH-OHMRGrants@health.nsw.gov.au.
Information session
An online information session was held on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
A recording is now available on the NSW Government Grants and Funding website.
The session provided an overview of the Fund and the application process, including what makes a successful application. Expert Panel members shared insights on assessment criteria and answered questions, while past and current recipients spoke about their experience with the Fund.
NSW Medical Devices Fund Expert Panel
The Expert Panel consists of experts in the medtech and biotech sector who assess applications to the Fund, make recommendations on projects to be funded, provide mentoring to funding recipients, and provide advice on the delivery of the Fund. The current Expert Panel is:
- Dr Darren Saunders – Chair
- Dr Laura Faulconer – Member
- A/Prof Payal Mukherjee – Member
- Ross McCleod – Member
- Rob McInnes – Member
- Catherine Harvey – Member
- Duncan Macinnis – Member
- Ben Wright – Member
- Tim Boyle – Member
- Ian Burgess – Member
Impact showcase
View current technologies benefitting from the Medical Devices Fund and track the progress of health solutions with Health Horizons.
Funded projects
View previously funded projects: