# Episode 244 | Michael Challenor, Director of Innovate Medtech | Navigating MedTech Startups and Australia's Ecosystem

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Podcast: [Project Medtech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/project-medtech-601743)
Published: 2026-01-05T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectmedtech/episodes/Episode-244--Michael-Challenor--Director-of-Innovate-Medtech--Navigating-MedTech-Startups-and-Australias-Ecosystem-e3cjeqr
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Duration seconds: 3119

## Resource

Duane Mancini chats with Michael Challenor to discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the medtech industry, starting from his early passion for invention through his pivotal experiences in the Stanford Biodesign program in Perth, to co-founding Vital Trace. He highlights his current venture, Innovate Medtech, which supports medtech startups with grants, fundraising, and product development. Michael shares valuable insights into the Australian medtech ecosystem, the significance of team and culture, and offers crucial advice for aspiring medtech entrepreneurs. Michael Challenor LinkedIn Innovate Medtech AusMedtech 2026 Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Project Medtech LinkedIn

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