Align Technology, MedTech to mentor APAC medtech startups

The collaboration will provide support to medtech startups.

Medical device manufacturer, Align Technology has partnered with nonprofit startup accelerator MedTech Innovator to mentor medtech startups participating in the Asia Pacific Showcase programme, a press release confirmed.

MedTech will select 20 startups to participate in the programme this year who will receive over $300,000 in cash prizes, scholarships, and in-kind services.

Along with mentoring and fostering the growth of promising early to mid-stage companies, Align will also provide financial support to MedTech, the press release added. The MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Programme is held in partnership with the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed).