Biomedical AI Sprints Accelerator – Join Our Webinar To Find Out More And Apply!
28 June 2024
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub and MTPConnect have recently launched the Biomedical AI Sprints Accelerator (BASA) to help high growth biomedical companies harness the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI). An information session on BASA and how to apply is on 10 July 2024 from 11am-12 noon (AEST) – hosted by MTPConnect and ARM Hub.
MTPConnect’s skills gap analysis work has identified AI expertise gaps which are potentially holding back growth of Australia’s life sciences sector.
Does your organisation/team have gaps or staff shortages in the understanding of and expertise in big data capture, management and analysis, and expertise in the design and use of artificial intelligence?
BASA will offer participants $25K to $50K in matched funding and will upskill a selected number of high growth companies in the use of AI and data analytics, provide access to affordable data management infrastructure, and help to develop a tech-ready workforce.
Join us for the webinar to learn more about how you can apply for the accelerator and what is involved in the 9-month program on offer. You will hear from our key speakers from ARM Hub about how this accelerator can drive understanding and business adoption of this transformative technology, leveraging advanced AI tools and expertise.
Register now for the BASA webinar on 10 July 2024 which will include a Q&A.
Information about our BASA webinar speakers:
Stuart Dignam CEO MTPConnect:
Formerly MTPConnect’s Chief Operating Officer, Stuart Dignam joined in August 2018, playing an integral role in building the organisation and designing and developing successful MRFF funding programs to drive growth in Australia’s MTP sector. In January 2022 he served the role of Interim CEO until April 2022, when he was appointed CEO.
Stuart is an accomplished corporate executive with experience across operations, finance, policy in the public and private sectors, media, communications and issues management. Mr Dignam has held several senior positions, including General Manager, Policy & Corporate Affairs at CPA Australia, Queensland Deputy Trade & Investment Commissioner for the Americas and Executive Director, Office of the Director-General of Premier and Cabinet in Queensland.
He has worked as a broadcaster for ABC Radio and as a government media and policy advisor. He created MTPConnect’s popular podcast series, one of the first in Australia to showcase the people and issues shaping the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals (MTP) sector in Australia and globally.
Samuel Jesaudian, Chief Operating Officer ARM Hub:
Samuel Jesuadian serves as the Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the functions of the Business Operations, Facilities Management and Finances of the ARM Hub. Samuel has worked for Mater Research (Mater Health Services) since 2013 and has consolidated experience in Operations Process Design and Management within Clinical and Bio-Medical Research industries.
Prior to this, Samuel held different research support positions within the University of Queensland, the Translational Research Institute and Griffith University. He is an experienced operational professional who has a focus in business acumen on managing risk, driving strategic direction through systems innovation and a passion for business improvements.
Roozbeh Derakhshan, Director DKE Company:
Roozbeh Derakhshan, the Founder of Data & Knowledge Enterprise (DKE), is driven by a mission to make data and artificial intelligence (AI) that is accessible to businesses of all sizes. His vision is to democratise data and AI, helping organisations overcome barriers to fully harness the potential of their data. Roozbeh understands the challenges companies face with limited IT resources and budgets, which is why he launched DKE with a new data and ai-as-a-service offering in 2024, in Brisbane, Australia.
Roozbeh has been integral to the journey of stream and real-time data processing from the hall of universities to the fully evolved product available today. Roozbeh still loves to code and deliver. He has an enviable global career working with IT companies including IBM, SAP and Accenture, as well as leading universities ETH Zurich and the University of Queensland. By continuing to partner with influential leaders in research, academia and industry he creates knowledge that drives his passion for making data and AI accessible to all.
Register now for the BASA webinar on 10 July 2024.
Listen to our podcast ‘BIO Bites: How AI can boost Australia’s biomedical sector!’
MTPConnect Podcast host, Caroline Duell, caught up with ARM Hub’s COO Samuel Jesuadian at BIO 2024 in San Diego recently, where MTPConnect and ARM Hub unveiled BASA – a joint accelerator to help biomedical companies harness the power of data and AI.