ANDHealth News

We're thrilled to reveal that George Kenley will be our ACTIVATE Executive in Residence for 2026.

ANDHealth today announced the appointment of two experienced industry leaders, Anne O’Neill and George (Georgina) Kenley, to its leadership team, further strengthening its capability in support of Australia’s fastest-growing health technology sector.

ANDHealth has announced applications are now open for the 2026 intake of its highly impactful ACTIVATE scale-up program, supported by LaunchVic and the Victorian Government.

Global strategy consultancy firm L.E.K. Consulting Australia has partnered with ANDHealth to accelerate the commercialisation and real‑world impact of Australian digital and connected health technologies supported through ANDHealth’s commercialisation and broader programs.

A record total of more than 90 applications were received for the latest intake of ANDHealth+, Australia’s leading digital and connected health commercialisation program, ANDHealth announced today.

Trusted intellectual property firm FB Rice has partnered with ANDHealth to provide critical IP and R&D tax expertise to digital and connected health companies as they navigate the commercialisation pathway.

After nine incredible years, ANDHealth’s first-ever employee and now Chief Operating Officer, Grace Lethlean, has made the difficult decision to step away from her key executive role at the end of the quarter for personal reasons.

ANDHealth will continue the Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Capability (CHICC) program for a further two years thanks to funding from the Victorian State Government, following significant growth in the local sector since the program’s inception.

ANDHealth has today announced the appointment of health technology leader Sergio Duchini to its Board in the role of Non-Executive Director.

ANDHealth today announced the release of its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year marked by transformative impact, continued extraordinary sector-wide growth, and a landmark $33 million funding commitment from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to evolve and expand the ANDHealth+ program until 2030.

Further strengthening patient and user engagement in the development of digital and connected health technologies is at the heart of a new partnership between Humanise Health and ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital and connected health commercialisation organisation.

World-leading Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is the latest Australian health centre to team up with ANDHealth to gain early access and insights to some of Australia’s most innovative digital and connected health technology solutions.

More than 3.4 million patients have now been positively impacted and over 510 new, high-value jobs created through digital and connected health technologies developed by 28 ANDHealth+ portfolio companies, it was revealed at the ANDHealth Digital and Connected Health Commercialisation Showcase event in Canberra today.

ANDHealth has been engaged by the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) under a new services agreement to strengthen Australia’s digital health innovation pipeline.

The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline BioMedTech Incubator today announced seven companies will receive $15,765,871 in non-dilutive funding.

As Australia’s leading digital and connected health commercialisation initiative, ANDHealth is committed to representing your interests at the highest levels and growing the sector into a global powerhouse. Every two years, we ask you, the industry, to tell us the things that matter to you and the trends you are observing in our sector both here and abroad.

Australia’s most promising and innovative digital and connected health startup companies can now apply to access up to $5 million in non-dilutive project funding alongside hands-on support from a world-class network of experts to help them scale their businesses globally – thanks to the ANDHealth+ program.

ANDHealth and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have extended their partnership to support digital health companies with regulatory information, advice and support relating to Software as a Medical Device for a further 12 months.

ANDHealth today announced it has been awarded $33 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to continue and expand ANDHealth+, Australia’s leading health technology commercialisation program.

Are we truly striking the right balance between innovation, safety, equity and trust as our health systems rapidly evolve? This question was at the heart of two days of inspiring discussion at the recent Health Transformation Summit in Amsterdam (with thanks to HLTH, World Economic Forum and BCG).

The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline Incubator Program, a partnership between Brandon BioCatalyst, ANDHealth and Dementia Australia, has opened its second funding round.

The 2025-26 Victorian State Budget, announced by Treasurer Jaclyn Symes on Tuesday 20 May, has contained additional funding for health and the creation of a $150 million fund to drive economic growth in priority sectors.

Artificial intelligence is on its way to joining the stethoscope, bandage and thermometer as part of the modern medical kit with more than half of the fifteen companies selected for Victoria’s digital health ACTIVATE accelerator program delivering AI based products or services.

Australia’s growing digital and connected health sector will be further aligned with the more mature biotech sector after ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, has signed a partnership with AusBiotech, the nation’s leading biotechnology industry body.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital and connected health commercialisation organisation, has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their re-election victory.

ANDHealth has welcomed the announcement of $35 million in federal government funding for the Care Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) and is proud to announce its role as the commercialisation partner for this groundbreaking initiative.

Australia’s digital and connected health sector will have access to even greater commercialisation support with pharmaceutical and medtech commercialisation company Commercial Eyes, part of ProductLife Group (PLG), signing a deal to become a core partner of ANDHealth.

Australia’s digital and connected health sector has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a niche industry to a cornerstone of the nation’s health technology landscape. This growth has been acknowledged and supported by successive Federal Governments across party lines, underscoring its bipartisan appeal.

Australia’s digital and connected health sector has experienced extraordinary growth and is poised to deliver substantive economic and health benefits, according to our latest State of the Industry report.

We're thrilled to announce that Associate Professor Mohamed (Mo) Dirani will be our ACTIVATE 2025 Executive in Residence.

ANDHealth has welcomed the 2025 Australian Federal Budget's continued focus on healthcare, medical research and innovation.

Australia’s digital and connected health sector is set to benefit after the announcement that Australia’s largest university, Monash University, has signed on as a core partner of ANDHealth.

ANDHealth today thanked RMIT University for its support as a core partner with their membership arrangement concluding after eight years.

ANDHealth has received funding from LaunchVic to continue delivery of the highly impactful ACTIVATE scale-up program in Victoria for an additional two years, until 2028.

For International Women's Day 2025 ANDHealth Chief Executive Officer Bronwyn Le Grice shares an opinion piece on making sure the benefits from the growth of AI in healthcare are equal for everyone, especially for all women and girls.

ANDHealth Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Le Grice, has been announced as the inaugural Chair of a new committee to advise the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) to drive the commercialisation of groundbreaking medical research.

CUREator+ has announced that eight local startups developing innovations with the potential to save lives and improve wellbeing will receive grants totalling $18.5 million in its first funding round.

CHICC's latest IEIR, Liz-Ashall Payne (Founding CEO, ORCHA UK), shares a reflection on her time in Australia, highlighting the remarkable passion, collaboration and resounding impact that sets the Australian digital health landscape apart.

Australian clinicians and medical professionals looking to make an impact at scale through entrepreneurship and innovation will have more support with a new partnership between ASME and ANDHealth.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital and connected health commercialisation company, today announced that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Bronwyn Le Grice, has been re-appointed for a further term as a Council Member of the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) will gain early access and insights to some of Australia’s most innovative digital and connected health solutions after signing a partnership with ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation company.

Another year, another successful mission to HTLH USA! Over 60 Australians took Las Vegas by storm this week – making new connections, showcasing their innovations and gaining insights into international expansion.

Five digital health technologies tackling some of Australia’s biggest health challenges are set to share a total funding injection of $3.25M from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), after being awarded stage-two funding in the country’s leading digital and connected health accelerator program, ANDHealth+.

Delivered in partnership by Brandon BioCatalyst and ANDHealth, CUREator+ supports the translation and commercial development of promising biomedical and digital health technologies.

The Federal Government has released the final report of Australia’s Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review.

A joint initiative between ANDHealth and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will continue providing regulation and registration support for digital medical software companies looking to commercialise new products that can help improve health outcomes for Australian patients.

ANDHealth has today announced the extension of the Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC) initiative for a further 12 months, off the back of the substantial growth in the local industry over the past five years.

Six potentially life-changing digital health technologies are set to receive non-dilutive funding through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) as part of the ANDHealth+ program.

ANDHealth is delighted to see CEO Bronwyn Le Grice and Chief Product & Partnerships Officer Grace Lethlean recognised in the Australian Financial Review’s 2024 Women in Leadership list, two of just six health sector leaders recognised in this year’s list.

The New South Wales Budget 2024-25 was announced this week, and the government continues to invest in NSW’s health system and digital health infrastructure.

The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline incubator program, a partnership between Brandon BioCatalyst, ANDHealth and Dementia Australia, has opened its first funding round.

ANDHealth has welcomed the 2024 Federal Budget’s ongoing commitment to health and medical research and connected health infrastructure.

The WA State Budget handed down last week includes large investments in health and mental health, with a further $3.2b to boost the capacity of Western Australian hospitals, invest in more nurses and doctors, and improve access to quality care.

The Victorian Budget has just been announced and while there is more funding for hospitals and the health system, debt will continue to rise overall, with net debt going from $156.2bn by the end of the next financial year to $187.8bn by June 2028.

Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation firm, ANDHealth, in partnership with LaunchVic, has revealed the highly-anticipated 2024 ACTIVATE accelerator cohort, which identifies 15 local startups set to contribute to Victoria’s growing digital health sector.

ANDHealth has today welcomed the Albanese Government’s commitment to develop a unified National Health and Medical Research Strategy to guide investment into health and medical research.

The $15bn National Reconstruction Fund has today prioritised ‘digital health’ as a key pillar of its new Medical Science Co-Investment Plan.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is very close to our hearts – Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. Thank you to Gabrielle Provost (Connected-Care.Io), Georgia Downing (Gild), Jeannie-Marie Noyce (Brenna), Helen Souris (Cardihab) and Santosh Kaur (SmartHeal) for participating in our special International Women’s Day 2024 report.

Brandon BioCatalyst’s CUREator, in partnership with ANDHealth, is set to deliver a BioMedTech Incubator (BMTI) focused on developing research discoveries and medical innovations with commercial potential to address dementia and cognitive decline thanks to a $50m grant from the Federal Government.

An independent report into Australian digital health commercialisation programs has highlighted the considerable impact of ANDHealth on core economic metrics when benchmarked against comparable accelerators in general technology, deep technology, and health technology.

An AI-powered system enabling improved treatment of macular degeneration, one of the biggest causes of preventable blindness, and an AI-supported wearable device seeking to prevent post-partum haemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal deaths, are among four digital health technologies set to receive non-dilutive funding through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

We’re thrilled to announce that applications for ANDHealth+ cohort 4 will be opening soon! ANDHealth+ is a unique, non-equity-taking program offering digital health companies non-dilutive funding, support from a world-class team, and access to an international network of experts.

Australian digital health companies supported by ANDHealth have reached a new milestone, impacting over 1 million patients since 2018.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading commercialisation organisation, has today been recognised as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in Australia in the Health Industries category in the Australian Financial Review’s BOSS annual Most Innovative Companies list.

Five of Australia’s most promising digital health companies have been successfully accepted into the market-leading ANDHealth+ commercialisation program and will scale their products nationally and internationally.

Expressions of Interest for CUREator+, a newly created $50 million program by Brandon BioCatalyst and ANDHealth, are now open.

Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, ANDHealth, has today announced the extension of its partnership with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to provide ongoing regulatory guidance to Australia’s rapidly growing digital health and software-enabled sector.

New research from Australian digital health commercialisation firm ANDHealth has revealed that a lack of digital health specialised investors and limited access to capital remain the most significant impediments to commercialising new health technologies in Australia.

ANDHealth Activate, the first dedicated digital and connected health accelerator program, supported by LaunchVic and designed specifically for the Victorian SME community today announced the 15 digital and digitally enabled medical technology companies that will benefit from this new program.

ANDHealth has welcomed a federal budget commitment of $392m towards a new Industry Growth Program for SMEs and startups to commercialise Australian innovations aligned to the National Reconstruction Fund, and $950m in new investment to improve the My Health Record system and other national digital health infrastructure.

Chicago ARC Executive Director Kate Merton and ANDHealth CEO and Managing Director Bronwyn Le Grice today announced an exciting new partnership to connect Australia’s best and brightest digital health companies with U.S. partners and market opportunities through the Chicago ARC and its healthcare partner network.

The Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre (CHICC), powered by ANDHealth, was formally opened today by the Minister for Industry and Innovation, The Hon Ben Carroll MP.

$3.7M from the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) will be invested into four high-growth potential digital health companies, supporting them to develop and release new products and expand into global markets, through digital health commercialisation program, ANDHealth+.

Federal investment creates a combined funding capability of $115m across programs managed by Brandon BioCatalyst & ANDHealth.

Research Australia announced that ghd is the 2022 recipient of the Advocacy Award, sponsored by AbbVie, for their commitment to breast cancer research and raising awareness of the disease, particularly among younger women. ANDHealth CEO and Managing Director, Bronwyn Le Grice, was recognised as a highly commended finalist in the Advocacy category.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, today announced the five companies selected for the second cohort of the ANDHealth+ program, funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, has today launched the WA Connected Health Commercialisation Initiative, in collaboration with the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, a partnership with MTPConnect, the WA Government Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Industry, and the University of Western Australia.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, has successfully secured $1.4M in funding from LaunchVic to establish a novel accelerator program for high-growth potential digital health startups.

Australia must commit to sustained digital health investment to position itself as a global destination for digital health innovation and commercialisation, according to ANDHealth’s latest State of the Industry report, The Awakening Giant: The Rise of Australia’s Evidence-Based Digital Health Sector.

ANDHealth is proud to announce that CEO and Managing Director, Bronwyn Le Grice, has been recognised in the 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards as one of 25 women honoured for outstanding achievements and contributions in digital health. Profiling the careers and stories of award recipients aims to inspire future leaders in the health and aged care sectors and contribute to greater gender diversity in digital health.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, in partnership with the Victorian Government, today announced it has received $2.4M from the Australian Medtech Manufacturing Centre and Biotechnology Fund to create the Victorian Connected Health Innovation & Commercialisation Centre (CHICC).

Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation company ANDHealth today announced that Telstra Health has joined its cooperative digital health commercialisation organisation to support the growth of Australia’s digital health industry.

Congratulations to ANDHealth Core Partner Planet Innovation for their recent success at the 2022 Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, today announced the extension of its partnership with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to support Australia’s fast-growing digital health sector.

ANDHealth welcomes investments from the NSW and Queensland Governments that will drive growth and create jobs in emerging high-value industries such as digital technology, medtech, the clean economy, advanced manufacturing and biomedical technology.

At the recent Digital Health Festival, ANDHealth CEO Bronwyn Le Grice shared the boom and bust stories of digital health unicorns and presented a realistic set of principles for digital health start-ups to keep in mind as they go on their growth journey. Here are some of the key insights from her presentation.

Thank you to the great speakers and panellists who shared their insights with 102 people at our summit, in person and virtually on Tuesday 24 May 2022.

ANDHealth has commended the Australian Government for putting in place a broad budget which balances immediate cost of living challenges alongside significant funding towards a “stronger future” for Australia. Delivered against the backdrop of current global and national challenges, ANDHealth supports the budget’s focus on strengthening the health and medical research landscape and providing further investment in the infrastructure necessary to deliver digital health initiatives.

ANDHealth is delighted to announce the appointment of leading digital health executive and CEO and Group Managing Director of Alcidion Group Limited (ASX:ALC), Kate Quirke, to its Board of Directors in the role of Non-Executive Director.

Life Sciences WA, supported by ANDHealth and MTPConnect, has been awarded one of eight X-TEND WA program grants to deliver a unique program to enhance investment opportunities and foster commercialisation of digital health companies in WA through a bespoke ‘Investment Series’ education program.

Australia’s only not-for-profit digital health commercialisation organisation, ANDHealth today announced the five companies selected to take part in its Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded ANDHealth+ program.

ANDHealth is proud to announce the appointment of its International Investment Advisory Committee (IIAC), which will provide critical insights and frontline industry experience to the MRFF funded ANDHealth Digital Health Accelerator Fund and associated ANDHealth+ program.

ANDHealth is delighted to announce that CEO and Managing Director, Bronwyn Le Grice, has been appointed by the Hon Greg Hunt, the Australian Minister for Health and Aged Care, as a Member of the Council of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for the 2021-2024 triennium.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, today opened applications for its flagship program, ANDHealth+, after receiving a $19.75M funding injection from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Bronwyn Le Grice, CEO and Managing Director of ANDHealth, has been named by the Pearcey Foundation as its 2021 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award recipient. The peer-selected awards recognise an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Australian information, communication and digital technology sector in their chosen industry in their state. And has taken a risk, made a difference and been an inspiration to others.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, today announced a partnership with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to support Australia’s digital health companies navigate the regulatory environment for ‘software as a medical device’ (SaMD). This initiative will build the capability of Australian SMEs to design and deliver robust clinical trials and evidence to support the safety and efficacy of digital health products.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation organisation, has today announced it has been successful in securing $19.75M in funding received from the Australian Federal Government under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Early Stage Translation and Commercialisation Support program.

ANDHealth, Australia’s leading digital health commercialisation company, is excited to be named alongside Australia’s pioneer deep tech incubator, Cicada Innovations, as a delivery partner for the NSW Health Medical Device Commercialisation Training Program (MDCTP). The free training program aims to fast-track innovative ideas that will revolutionise the healthcare sector, improve patient outcomes, and provide economic opportunities for emerging medtech businesses in NSW.

ANDHealth congratulates the South Australian Government for their leadership in transforming the economy and health of their community via technology, evidenced in the 2021 – 2022 budget announcement.

ANDHealth welcomes funding from the NSW Government including further investment into entrepreneurship and innovation, virtual care, telehealth, e-prescribing and electronic medical records to support the growth of Australia’s nascent digital health sector. This recognition and investment marks a critical step in advancing our digital health system. However, industry growth hinges on structures which look beyond health IT to evidence-based, connected, and data-driven products proven to directly impact patient outcomes.