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Why the world is looking to Brisbane, Australia for the future of health innovation

9 Dec

As Brisbane’s next wave of MedTech companies prepares to take the global stage at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week in January 2026, the international investment community is paying closer attention to a city rapidly emerging as an Asia Pacific life sciences powerhouse. 

Brisbane’s A$201 billion economy is anchored by a A$22 billion health sector, fuelled by strong population growth and a purposeful pipeline of public and private investment.  

As Australia’s fastest-growing major city, Brisbane is being reshaped by an A$18 billion health infrastructure pipeline, creating the largest interconnected health precinct in the Southern Hemisphere, spanning hospitals, universities and innovation hubs. 

This momentum is translating directly into commercial strength. Brisbane’s health industry and export capability are expanding faster than anywhere else in Australia, supported by world-class research institutions such as The University of Queensland. 

Turning innovation into investment 

At the centre of this growth sits the MedTech Global Accelerator, delivered by Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) in partnership with Life Science Nation (LSN). The program prepares founders to launch a global funding campaign through commercial readiness and direct international investor engagement. 

Since launch, the accelerator has supported more than 30 high-potential companies to raise over A$336 million in capital. 

An additional 10 high-growth companies have now been selected for the 2026 cohort. Their technologies range from a blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer and a world-first artificial heart, to cancer-fighting compounds derived from Queensland rainforests, each with potential to transform global healthcare. 

Be part of Brisbane’s next global MedTech wave 

Collectively, these companies represent Brisbane’s next generation of globally scalable health technologies as they prepare to showcase to international investors in San Francisco in January 2026. 

MedTech Global Accelerator Cohort

BEDA offers investors and partners early access to these vetted innovators through its official MedTech Innovation Showcase Compendium. 

Join the Brisbane, Queensland Investor Innovation Showcase on Monday, 12 January 2026, 9am–12pm, at Marriott Marquis, in collaboration with Trade and Investment Queensland and LSN. 

Register for the Investor Innovation Showcase today. 

BEDA serves as one of the front doors to Australia’s rapidly expanding clinical trial ecosystem, connecting partners to Queensland’s world-class trial sites, hospitals, universities and research institutions. Through this statewide, highly networked framework, BEDA helps fast track access to clinical research capabilities from Phase I to Phase IV. 

Why global investors are watching Brisbane, Australia: 

  • 43.5% R&D tax incentive 
  • Clinical trials run up to 3x faster than USA, 2x faster than UK 
  • Variable payroll tax rates in Australia 
  • Closest export hub to Asia 
  • Fastest planning approval on Australia’s east coast 
  • Host of the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games 
  • Top 40 Innovation City worldwide 
  • Highest innovation hub density in Australia (140 per capita) 
  • Direct access to Asia Pacific markets 
  • Health sector projected to grow 36% by 2032 
  • Leading clinical trials: 160+ sites, 40 CROs statewide 

With world-class research, deep clinical capability and fast-growing commercial opportunities, Brisbane is positioning itself as one of the most compelling gateways to Asia Pacific health innovation, and a city where early investment could deliver significant global reach. 

BEDA CEO Anthony Ryan said Brisbane’s MedTech ecosystem has accelerated at remarkable pace. 

“Brisbane has grown up fast as a MedTech city,” Mr Ryan said.  

“Today, everything connects in one place, from research and hospitals through to manufacturing and global investors. That full pathway is what makes this such a powerful time to be building and investing here.” 

He said global attention is now firmly on Brisbane. “We are seeing serious interest from around the world,” he added. “The infrastructure is ready, the talent is here and the companies coming through our accelerator are built to compete globally.” 

Infrastructure driving faster translation 

Brisbane’s Inner-City Knowledge Corridor serves as the heart of the city’s research and development, linking together institutions involved in research, hospitals, clinical care, manufacturing, and commercial activities. 

Combined with Brisbane Airport, this corridor forms a “golden triangle,” connecting research and development to export opportunities and giving businesses access to the vast $90 trillion Asia Pacific market. 

Together, these assets enable companies to move from discovery to clinical validation and commercial manufacturing within a single urban corridor – accelerating collaboration, speed to market and global scalability. 

Learn more about the city’s key health infrastructure driving Brisbane’s biomedical ecosystem:  Health Innovation Infrastructure Showcase 

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RESI JPM 2026 IPC Finalists 

2 Dec

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation is pleased to announce the finalists for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at RESI JPM 2026. Taking place over two full days in San Francisco, RESI JPM will once again bring together early-stage life science and healthcare innovators with a global community of investors seeking opportunities across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health (4Ds). 

This year’s IPC will run as a continuous track, with finalists presenting in dedicated sessions held every hour across both days of RESI JPM 2026. These startups will showcase technologies poised to address key challenges across the 4Ds and advance the next generation of healthcare innovation. 

The IPC gives founders a rare opportunity to pitch directly to active investors, including VCs, family offices, corporate venture groups, and angel networks. Presenting companies receive actionable feedback, participate in meaningful conversations with investors, and gain visibility among the hundreds of attendees in the RESI partnering community. 

Finalists will also present their technologies in the RESI Exhibition Hall, creating additional touchpoints for networking and ongoing discussion throughout the conference. 

About the RESI Innovator’s Pitch Challenge 

The IPC remains a defining element of all RESI conferences. Each pitch session brings together a coordinated panel of investors who deliver interactive, constructive feedback designed to help founders refine their fundraising narrative. IPC participants receive conference registration with full access to partnering, exhibit space in the RESI Exhibition Hall, and the opportunity to compete for a complimentary registration to a future RESI event. 

Join Us at RESI JPM 2026 

RESI JPM 2026 will feature a two-day, in-person experience in San Francisco, offering expanded opportunities for partnering, investor panels, workshops, networking, and an IPC track running every hour across both days. Full event details, including registration and program updates, can be found at the RESI Conference website. 

Meet the RESI JPM 2026 Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Finalists: 

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Explore the RESI London 2025 Program Guide 

25 Nov

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

DF-News-09142022The official program guide for RESI London 2025 is now available! Redefining Every Stage of Investment (RESI) is designed to connect life science and healthcare innovators with a global network of investors across diverse funding strategies, from Seed through Series B and beyond.

This guide provides a complete overview of what to expect throughout the conference, detailing the content and layout for our in-person event on December 4th. Inside, you’ll find the full agenda, speaker bios, panel descriptions, and essential information to help you navigate your RESI experience. Whether you’re participating in investor meetings, the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, workshops, or ad hoc networking, this guide is your resource to stay organized and maximize your time at RESI London.

Access the full guide here:

Register for RESI London

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Navigating JPM Week: A Guide to RESI’s 2026 Event Lineup 

18 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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As the life science world converges on San Francisco for J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week in January 2026, the RESI Conference plays a central role, and its website’s dedicated “JPM Week Events” page is an essential resource for attendees and stakeholders alike. Here’s a breakdown of what the site offers and why it’s such a valuable hub.

What Is the JPM Week Events Page?

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is essentially a curated calendar and guide, maintained by Life Science Nation. It compiles an exhaustive list of life science–oriented events happening in parallel with JPM Healthcare Week, from early morning breakfasts to high-level receptions and symposiums.

It’s not just a list; it’s a strategic tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates to plan how to maximize their time during one of the most frenetic weeks in biotech and healthcare investments.

What’s on the Agenda: Highlights from the 2026 Schedule

Here is some standout events listed for January 2026 on RESI’s page:

January 10–11:

  • San Francisco CEO | Longwood Healthcare Leaders Forum — A full-day leadership forum at the Four Seasons.
  • 9th Annual Neuroscience Innovation Forum — Focused on business development, licensing, and investment, held at the Marines’ Memorial Club.
  • PwC Executive Women’s Event — A networking event aimed at women leaders in healthcare.
  • Yafo Capital ACCESS ASIA BD Forum — A cross-border business development forum in San Francisco.

January 12:

  • RESI JPM 2026 Conference at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
  • AcuityMD Sunrise Partnering Breakfast — An early morning session for high-value partnering.
  • AdvaMed Member Meeting Space & Receptions — Dedicated space for AdvaMed members.
  • Incubate & DLA Piper: Innovation at a Crossroads — A policy-focused discussion on biopharma strategy in a changing global landscape.
  • Lifeblood & Goodwin MedTech CEO-only Forum — A specialized gathering for medtech CEOs.
  • MassBio Meeting Space & Receptions — Hosted by MassBio at the Parc 55 Hotel.
  • QNova LifeSciences 12th Annual Partnering Forum — A major partnering event in the Hilton Union Square.
  • PMI Biotech Reception — A dinner reception at InterContinental Mark Hopkins.
  • Aquillius Pitch Showcase — A pitching event for life sciences companies.
  • Biovia Event: Clusters of Excellence — A forum on European life science clusters and global success.
  • T2Bmeet @ JPM — A streamlined meeting event to facilitate business development and partnering.
  • Scale Biosciences JPM Happy Hour — Evening social for dealmakers.
  • STAT @ JPM26 Live — A live event by STAT News.
  • Reed Smith Reception — At the Museum of the African Diaspora.
  • Deloitte Reception — A networking evening hosted by Deloitte.

January 13:

  • Continuation of RESI JPM 2026.
  • Fierce JPM Week — A track that runs throughout JPM Week, focused on dealmaking and thought leadership.
  • Biocom California Events — Receptions, meeting space, and more at Omni San Francisco.
  • KoreaBIO / BioCentury / Sidley Austin IR Forum — Global investor relations forum.
  • LaunchBio & Inspira Innovators Social Hour — A more informal social event for early-stage founders.
  • Katten’s Diptyque Client Reception — A luxury experience for select invitees.
  • Dartmouth Offsite — Hosted at the Beacon Grand Hotel.
  • Bits in Bio Reception — For emerging biotech companies and leaders.

January 14–15:

  • Multiple networking breakfasts, partnering forums, and receptions.
  • HCPEA Women’s Mentor/Mentee Networking Breakfast on January 14.
  • 2026 Stanford Alumni in Healthcare Networking Mixer — A Stanford alumni focused event.
  • CTIP Innovator Showcase (Jan 15) — For pediatric technology innovators.
  • MBC BioLabs: Meet the Founders — Founders’ networking at a biotech incubator.
  • Toplink Conference @ JPM — A full-day conference on tech + life science.
  • And more receptions, including PCI Pharma Services, California Israel Chamber of Commerce Israel Lounge, and Destination Medical Center Discovery Exchange.

Why This Page Matters

  1. Comprehensive Planning Tool: For anyone attending JPM Week — whether founders, investors, BD execs, or scientists — having a central, curated list of relevant life science events is invaluable. Rather than navigating a sea of scattered invitations, the RESI page brings together a clean, structured schedule.
  1. Partnership Optimization: Many of the events listed are tailored for dealmaking — breakfasts, partnering forums, and pitch showcases. This makes it easier for startups to schedule and maximize high-impact interactions.
  1. Community Spotlight: The page isn’t only about formal conferences; it also highlights social events, networking mixers, and sector-specific receptions (e.g., women in healthcare, neuroscience, medtech). This helps attendees connect on both professional and personal levels.

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is more than just a listing: it’s a strategic roadmap for navigating one of the busiest and most important weeks in healthcare investing. By consolidating diverse events, boardroom policy talks to rooftop cocktail receptions; it empowers life science professionals to plan smarter, connect deeper, and maximize their time.

For anyone participating in RESI JPM 2026, bookmarking this page is one of the first steps to making the most of the week.

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Make Your Mark at RESI JPM with the New Company Presentation Track 

12 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Showcase your brand, services, and expertise to a global life science audience 

Life Science Nation (LSN) is introducing a new opportunity at RESI JPM 2026, the Company Presentation Track, designed for service providers, established companies, and later-stage ventures seeking to elevate their brand visibility and connect with decision-makers across the global life science ecosystem. 

Taking place January 12-13, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, RESI JPM will also feature three days of virtual partnering on January 14, 19–20. RESI JPM will bring together hundreds of early-stage life science and healthcare companies and over 500 global investors for two full days of partnering, investor panels, and networking. 

The new Company Presentation Track offers organizations a unique platform to deliver a 15-minute presentation highlighting their business, market positioning, and value proposition. Unlike the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, which focuses on fundraising and investor feedback for early-stage startups, these company presentations are designed for firms looking to expand their visibility, attract new clients, and strengthen their strategic partnerships. 

Participants in this track will have the opportunity to: 

  • Present their company, products, and services to an engaged global audience. 
  • Build brand recognition among investors, partners, and industry peers. 
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and industry expertise in a highly visible format. 

This new feature adds to RESI’s robust mix of investor panels, workshops, partnering meetings, and exhibition opportunities, making it a comprehensive platform for business development and partnership-building across the life science sector. 

Make your mark at RESI JPM. Share your story, elevate your brand, and connect with investors, innovators, and service providers driving the future of healthcare innovation. 

To apply, select Company Presentation during your RESI JPM registration or contact the RESI team at RESI@lifesciencenation.com for more information. 

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ApexBrasil and ABIQUIFI Deepen Strategic Alliance with Life Science Nation to Globalize Brazil’s Life Science Ecosystem and Leveraging the RESI JPM January Event 

28 Oct

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

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São Paulo – Boston | October 2025

Brazil is taking a significant step toward global integration in the life sciences. Last week, ApexBrasil (the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and ABIQUIFI (the Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry) hosted Life Science Nation (LSN) and Ganesha Labs in São Paulo for a week of meetings, workshops, and strategic dialogues with key stakeholders from across the national innovation and investment landscape. 

The visit culminated during the Corporate Venture in Brasil 2025 Conference, held in São Paulo and co-hosted by ApexBrasil, which gathered leading investors, corporate venture leaders, development agencies, and innovation stakeholders to strengthen Brazil’s position in the global market. 

At the conference, LSN’s CEO, Dennis Ford, delivered a masterclass on running global fundraising campaigns and building two-way innovation bridges between regional science and global capital. This was followed by a panel discussion, “Where Brazil Is and Where We Should Aim Towards,” featuring KX Ventures, IKJ, Sebrae, Ganesha Labs, and Life Science Nation, and moderated by Marcos Valadares of ABIQUIFI. 

Over several days surrounding the conference, ApexBrasil and ABIQUIFI facilitated a series of high-level introductions that connected LSN and Ganesha Labs with leaders from accelerators, investment groups, and research institutions across Brazil. These discussions focused on aligning Brazil’s growing innovation infrastructure with global commercialization frameworks and investor networks. 

The São Paulo visit capped two years of collaboration between the organizations, during which ApexBrasil and ABIQUIFI have sent multiple cohorts of Brazilian life-science companies to LSN’s Redefining Every Stage of Investment JPM events and LSN Labs training programs. 

Together, they have provided Brazilian entrepreneurs with a structured path to international investors and licensing partners, and a deeper understanding of how to prepare and execute a global fundraising campaign. 

This ongoing collaboration is laying the groundwork for Brazil to become a formal anchor node in the LSN Global Partnering Ecosystem. This worldwide network links regional innovation hubs to global capital and corporate partners. Through continued coordination, the parties aim to establish a lasting two-way innovation bridge between Brazil and LSN’s international ecosystem, enabling Brazilian technologies to access global markets while channeling international investors and strategic partners into the country’s rapidly expanding life-science sector. 

According to Dennis Ford, Founder and CEO of Life Science Nation, 

“Brazil’s scientific depth and entrepreneurial momentum make it one of the most exciting emerging markets in life sciences. ApexBrasil and ABIQUIFI are doing exactly what global investors want to see—creating a coordinated pathway that connects local innovation with international capital and commercialization opportunities. LSN is proud to help Brazil take this next step.” 

Norberto Prestes, CEO of ABIQUIFI, emphasized the export and funding side of the bridge: 

“Brazil has a rich foundation of science and talent. Our goal is to help these innovations secure the visibility, funding, and partnerships they need to reach international markets. The collaboration with LSN provides the structure and access needed to make that happen.” 

Debora Lima of ApexBrasil highlighted the importance of bringing international investors into the Brazilian ecosystem: 

“Our mission is to connect Brazil with the world—to bring investors, partners, and collaborators to see firsthand the innovation emerging here. Working with LSN allows us to open new channels for global capital to engage directly with Brazilian startups and research institutions.” 

About Life Science Nation

Life Science Nation (LSN) is a global matching and partnering engine that connects early-stage life-science companies with investors and licensing partners through its integrated ecosystem—including the LSN Investor & Licensing Partner Database, the RESI Conference Series, and LSN Labs Accelerator. LSN has supported more than 400 companies in raising over $5 billion in verified funding worldwide.

About ApexBrasil

ApexBrasil promotes Brazilian products and services abroad and attracts foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy, strengthening national competitiveness and international presence.

About ABIQUIFI

ABIQUIFI represents the Brazilian Pharmaceutical Inputs Industry, advancing innovation, quality, and competitiveness across the national health and life-sciences sector.

Registration now open:

  • RESI London 2025 (Dec. 4, 8&9) – [Register]
  • RESI JPM 2026 (Jan.12-14, 19&20)– [Register]
  • RESI Europe 2026 (March 23-25) – [Register]

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Make the Most of JPM Week with Sunday Partnering at the Marriott Marquis 

21 Oct

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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JPM week is coming fast, and the best opportunities go to those who plan early. If you still haven’t secured a venue or partnering space, Life Science Nation (LSN) has your solution. As the host of RESI JPM, LSN is opening Sunday partnering at the Marriott Marquis, giving attendees an extra day to meet face-to-face with fellow RESI participants or connect informally outside the partnering system before the main event begins.

Sunday partnering provides a head start on the biggest week in healthcare investment, whether you’re scheduling investor meetings, gathering your team, or hosting your own private event. The Marriott Marquis is at the center of the JPM ecosystem, making it the perfect base for receptions, showcases, and partnering tables throughout the week.

If you represent a membership organization, this is your chance to give your members valuable exposure and a convenient home base in San Francisco—without the steep prices other hotels are charging for table rentals. And for product or service providers, sponsoring or exhibiting at RESI remains the most direct and cost-effective way to meet early-stage innovators. Unlike other partnering events, RESI’s community welcomes vendor meetings, and our partnering stats show that clearly.

Life Science Nation is here to help you make the most of the biggest week of the year. Whether you’re planning a private reception, setting up a partnering table, or joining RESI as an exhibitor, our team can help you build visibility, secure meetings, and connect with the early-stage life science community that gathers at JPM each January.

Register RESI JPM by Friday, October 24 to save $600 on early bird rates!

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