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We're gearing up for CHICC IEIR Anya Roy's visit next month! A trailblazing entrepreneur and investor shaping the future of healthcare innovation, Anya brings a wealth of experience to CHICC to guide Victorian startups toward impactful growth. Anya is the Co-Founder of Syrona Health, a Y Combinator-backed platform revolutionising women’s health by addressing underserved areas such as menstrual health, fertility and menopause. Her expertise lies in leveraging digital tools to improve healthcare access and pivoting business models to align with patient-centric needs for faster market entry. Whether you’re looking to refine your business model, navigate the funding landscape, or explore new frontiers in genomics and precision medicine, Anya’s mentorship can help you achieve your goals. Learn from Anya's unique skill set, real-world insights and proven strategies at our IEIR Workshop or submit an EOI for a 1:1 mentoring session: 👉 Workshop: https://loom.ly/3Do4720 👉 Office Hours: https://loom.ly/STHjlJ4 CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

Don't miss your chance to gain free expert guidance from Charlie Biddulph (Marsh Australia and New Zealand) on optimising your digital health venture's risk management strategy! Charlie Biddulph brings eight years of insurance experience as a risk advisor, specialising in digital health within Marsh's Healthcare Practice Group. His expertise in designing and implementing solutions for clients in life sciences, healthcare and care industries makes him an invaluable resource for startups navigating the digital health insurance landscape. During your one-on-one session, you might like to explore: – Identifying insurance milestones during the initial 1-3 years of your startup – Understanding common risks and coverages for all entities, as well as those specific to digital health – Determining recommended insurance limits for various types of coverage – Navigating insurance considerations when raising capital – Assessing insurance needs for pre-revenue startups – Evaluating insurance requirements requested by counterparties 🏃 Act swiftly, limited spots remain: https://loom.ly/DN5vfBc

Victoria’s startups are now valued at $132 billion, according to LaunchVic's 2024 Victorian Startup Growth Report 🚀 The report also reveals that Victoria is on track to be one of the world’s leading startup hubs within the next five years, having outpaced key global hubs including Singapore, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Berlin over the past decade. Victoria’s venture capital landscape has grown faster than the Australian and global average, with more than $841 million invested in startups over the past year. This is 7.5 times higher than in 2014 and is outpacing the global average of 3.4 times over the same period. Victoria is home to more than 50% of Australia's startups across the Enterprise Software and Healthtech sub-sectors, and ‘frontier technology’ which includes deep tech, biotech and advanced manufacturing is now a leading segment. Learn more: https://loom.ly/8W3uWCc

🔓 Unlock the secrets of successful fundraising with CHICC International Expert in Residence Anya Roy, a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital expert whose lived experience spans both sides of the investment table. As Co-founder of Syrona Health, a UK-based digital health startup backed by leading accelerator and investment firm Y Combinator, Anya knows firsthand what it takes to secure funding, scale ventures and navigate the complexities of the investment landscape. Throughout her multifaceted career, Anya has excelled as a venture capital investor, leading strategic investments in notable companies such as Oxford Nanopore and Broken String Biosciences, to name a few. Her leadership experience includes serving as Head of Illumina for Startups across EMEA, where she empowered biotech innovators at the intersection of genomics and precision medicine. This workshop is your chance to learn from Anya's unique skill set, real-world insights and proven strategies. 👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/3Do4720 CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

Receive high-quality, practical guidance and invaluable one-on-one time with industry experts through our upcoming Office Hours sessions! Who knows, it might even be the best advice you ever receive 👀 7 – 15 May: Building scalable digital health platforms, VC strategies, navigating the UK market, women's health and more with Anya Roy, Co-founder, Syrona Health Submit EOI: https://loom.ly/STHjlJ4 20 & 21 May: Recruitment, talent strategy and governance with Jason Borrie, Director, HPM Executive Book: https://loom.ly/CuA-wpk 29 May: Insurance and risk management with Charlie Biddulph, Principal, Corporate & Commercial, Marsh Australia and New Zealand Book: https://loom.ly/DN5vfBc CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

You could spend another week working from your boring home office... Or you could take advantage of our free coworking for digital and connected health SMEs! Thanks to the generous support of the Victorian Government, we've got: 🖥️ Hot desks, bookable meeting rooms and breakout spaces ☕ Fully-equipped kitchen, great coffee and end-of-trip facilities 💥 Super-fast internet, monitors, computer accessories and printing 👋 Plus you might run into some awesome ANDHealth team members or make a new connection with someone from the industry. We're open Tuesday to Thursday so swing by and say hello: https://loom.ly/AmR-Ui8

Global expertise, right here at CHICC! Have you booked your meeting with our next International Expert in Residence? 💡 7 – 15 MAY: CHICC IEIR Office Hours | Building scalable digital health platforms, VC strategies, navigating the UK market, women's health and more with Anya Roy ➜ https://loom.ly/STHjlJ4 💸 8 MAY: CHICC Expert Workshop | How to Fundraise Like a Pro with CHICC IEIR Anya Roy, Co-founder, Syrona Health ➜ https://loom.ly/3Do4720 🖥️ TUES – THURS: Free coworking space in the Melbourne CBD for digital and connected health innovators ➜ https://loom.ly/AmR-Ui8 CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

Congratulations to ANDHealth ACTIVATE alumni Lenexa Medical for being recognised at the 13th Eldercare Innovation Awards 2025 with not one, but two Innovation of the Year awards! 🏅 Technology – AI Solution For LenexaCARE®, an AI-powered platform that enhances comfort, safety and peace of mind for older adults through real-time, intelligent pressure injury prevention. 🏅 Operational Management Technology & Productivity For empowering care organisations with data-driven tools that improve clinical workflow, productivity, and care outcomes.

It was a full house at CHICC last night as we hosted Tenmile's ‘Going Global: Investing & Scaling Medtechʼ event! Our lineup of expert speakers discussed how to attract capital, scale diagnostics and build globally competitive ventures, from right here in Australia 🌏 Thank you to Tenmile, What The Health, ANDHealth and MedTech Actuator for putting on this incredible evening of collaboration and connection. 🎙️ Gemma Sturt (We Venture Capital), Sahan Ranamukhaarachchi (Proton Intelligence), Makenzie Thomas (Medtech Actuator), Aizaz Syed (Tenmile) and Grace Lethlean (ANDHealth) 📸 Check out the photo gallery: https://loom.ly/JDnzgkY Want to host your event at CHICC? Get in touch: https://loom.ly/70yrqpA

👀 Are you a digital health company looking to build a high-performing team or establish effective governance structures? ⭐️ Do you want expert advice on aligning recruitment strategies with company culture and attracting top talent in today’s competitive market? 💼 Are you building or restructuring a Board to strengthen governance and support company growth? Join us at CHICC for a tailored one-on-one Office Hours session with Jason Borrie, Director of HPM Executive. With over 25 years of experience in executive recruitment and leadership consulting across health and life sciences, Jason brings a wealth of expertise in helping startups succeed through strategic talent acquisition and governance. Limited sessions available, book yours today: https://loom.ly/CuA-wpk CHICC is powered by ANDHealth and supported by the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.