You are invited to APPLAUSE25

Join us as we celebrate South Australia’s achievements in the Health and Medical Innovation sector in 2025.

MTPConnect, in partnership with the Government of South Australia, will host an end of year cocktail event to celebrate sector achievements for 2025, connect and inspire the local healthtech community, and share the excitement for 2026 and beyond.

Warm-up your hands and get ready to cheer for South Australia’s achievements.

The event will feature:

• • Inspiring guest speakers featuring the Minister for Health and Wellbeing the Hon. Chris Picton MP, MTPConnect Chair, Hon. Jaala Pulford, Adelaide University Dean of Research for the College of Health, Professor Mark Hutchinson and AusHealth Chief Executive Officer Justin Coombs.
  • Presentation of the Celebration Reel 2025 !
  • Adelaide University Wheel of Research Fate | Step right up and test your luck. Spin the wheel and see where your research journey takes you, from “Grant Approved!” to “Request for Further Review”, Or take the Quick Quiz Challenge,  every innovator wins a prize.
  • Bringing the party vibe will be five-piece Adelaide classic rock band Peggy Jean bought to you by AusHealth.
  • Kick-off the night in the CMAX Phase One Welcome Lounge
  • Test your golfing skills on the FB Rice Patent Pathway Party Putt, a unique three hole Putt Putt challenge featuring:
    – The Commercialisation Curve
    – The IP Fortress
    – The Filing Frenzy
  • Win LIV Golf tickets and fun prizes
  • The Radium Capital Ginnovation Bar will be open and ready to serve up the taste of APPLAUSE2025.
    – Come and try the R&D&T – a classic G & T with a twist or the Capital Spritz a pink gin party spritz.
  • Three-hour nibbles and drinks package
  • Grab the team, grab some new connections and have a photo in the Fun Photo booth, see if you can beat the record of 14 peeps in a pic!
  • and more …