Jumar Bioincubator

Wishing you a bright and joyful holiday season ✨ Happy Holidays from Jumar Bioincubator! #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

Last week, the Jumar Bioincubator team came together to mark the end of an incredible year. We unlocked some hidden lawn bowling talent 🎳 , and shared great conversations over pizza and drinks. From supporting the 30 Jumar resident companies to ensuring our labs and state-of-the-art equipment are in pristine condition, every success is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the team. A massive thank you to: ✨ Dr Katja Beitat, Group Executive, Health Incubators & Programs ✨ Camille Shanahan, General Manager ✨ Michael Temopoulos, Facilities & Community Manager ✨ Mohana Ryan, Programs Manager ✨ Ashley Liew, Marketing & Community Specialist ✨ Andreas Maraskovsky, Operational Compliance and Biosafety Officer ✨ Eithne McLaughlin, Events & Office Coordinator At Jumar, we believe in working hard—and celebrating harder! This gathering was a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and recharge for the exciting year ahead. Here’s to the teamwork and shared vision that drives us forward. Bring on 2025! 🚀 If you’re ready to take your biotech/medtech discovery to the next stage of development, we’re here to help. Learn more about how Jumar can support your journey and get in touch with us today: https://lnkd.in/gZZcBg6Z #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

What an incredible year it has been at Jumar Bioincubator! From filling the incubator with game-changing biotech ventures and hosting impactful ecosystem events to welcoming leaders from across ecosystem, here are a few highlights that have made 2024 truly memorable: ⭐ Welcomed 24 new resident companies, increasing the total to 30 biotech and medtech ventures now calling Jumar home.️ These companies have been driving innovation in areas such as wearable infection defense, bio-sensor patches for continuous ovulation tracking, and groundbreaking treatments for mental health and cancer. 👥 190+ residents are now part of the Jumar community, including founders, lab technicians and data analysts. 🧡 Fostered stronger connections within the Jumar community through various resident events. Thank you to our amazing residents for their vibrant energy and enthusiasm! ✨ We had visits Sally Capp AO, former Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Paul Fletcher, Shadow Minister for Science and the Digital Economy, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the AusBiotech team, and many more. 💰 Over 10 investors, including Tenmile, Tin Alley Ventures, Brandon Capital, Main Sequence, IP Group plc, Breakthrough Victoria, Boson Ventures, PAN Group, WEHI Ventures, and Horizon 3 Healthcare  have connected with our residents. 💡 Delivered 10 Jumar Masterclasses on topics like legal considerations, funding, and pharmaceutical partnerships. These sessions attracted over 200 attendees and featured insights from more than 30 industry expert speakers, including Marthe D'Ombrain, Tam C. Nguyen, Janette Dixon, Michelle McIntosh, Tim Hynes, and more. 🎓 55 people graduated from BioElevate, our commercialisation workshop, and BioAccelerate, a 6-month bespoke coaching program. 🙌 Attracted over 500 attendees, including founders, researchers, and investors, to co-hosted ecosystem events in collaboration with partners such as What The Health, Victorian Medtech Skills and Devices Hub, and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. 🤝 Brought together 21 leading experts for the inaugural Jumar Mentor Lunch & Learn — an exclusive opportunity for Jumar residents to connect with mentors from across areas like venture capital, IP, HR, and lab operations. This year has been filled with exciting milestones, and we deeply appreciate the interest and support of the broader biotech ecosystem. Thank you to Jumar’s founding partners: CSL, WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) and The University of Melbourne, as well as our funding partner Breakthrough Victoria and operator Cicada Innovations, for their dedication to Jumar’s shared vision of supporting biotech startups. This is just the beginning! Next year promises more impactful events and valuable connections. Don’t miss out on what’s happening at Jumar in 2025. Join our mailing list to stay updated: https://lnkd.in/guDy4SCg #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

A big shout-out to PolyActiva, Jumar Bioincubator alumni, for their promising Phase 2 clinical trial results for the PA5108 glaucoma implant! 👏 The PA5108 implant tackles the challenge of poor adherence to traditional eye drop therapies by providing consistent, sustained medication delivery. Made from a biodegradable polymer, the implant ensures no residue remains after the drug is fully delivered, allowing for repeat dosing. This innovative technology represents a significant advancement in long-term drug delivery for glaucoma patients. Congratulations to CEO Vanessa Waddell and the PolyActiva team! 🙌 Read more key findings here: https://lnkd.in/dSQ__Y37 Learn more about Polyactiva here: https://polyactiva.com/ #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #jumarbioincubator

That’s a wrap for our End of Year Resident Party! The Jumar community sure knows how to have fun 🎉 We bonded over a Lego building competition, tasty food & drinks, and great vibes. Congrats to the winning Lego team Denteric Pty Ltd! And shout out to team Tessara Therapeutics for keeping the laughs going as our wooden spooners. 😂 A huge thank you to all the Jumar residents for attending—your energy truly made it an unforgettable party. 🙌 If you want to join in on the fun, head here to become a Jumar Bioicubator resident: https://lnkd.in/gzWUK-Q9 Or learn about the incredible work of our residents and their journey here: https://lnkd.in/gpkHfc_y #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

Earlier this week at the ARCS Australia Clinical Summit, Camille Shanahan (Jumar General Manager) facilitated an engaging session on the crucial role of Business Operations in clinical trials, joined by expert panelists Cheryl-Ann Hawkins, Lucas Litewka and Daniel Biase-McInally. Together, they explored how finance, business development, and site operations converge to foster sustainability and adaptability in the rapidly changing clinical trials landscape. Key takeaways included: 💰 Finance: Scenario planning and forecasting are essential for maintaining financial stability. ✍ Business Development: Consultative selling and a deep understanding of client priorities are key to aligning trial capabilities with market demands. 🚀 Site Operations: Proactive portfolio planning helps manage risk, navigate regulatory changes, and drive innovation. The panel shared invaluable insights, offering practical strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of clinical research and healthcare regulation, ensuring continued progress and success in clinical trials. Thank you to Camille, Cheryl, Lucas and Daniel for sharing their expertise, and to the ARCS Australia for organising the summit! #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #JumarBioincubator

Misti is pioneering the future of wearable infection defense, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them as our newest resident at Jumar! At the recent Annual Jumar Showcase, we were honored to hear from Founder and CEO, Dr. Anushi (Kulasiri) Rajapaksa, who shared Misti's inspiring mission: to alleviate respiratory discomfort and restore healthier breathing in households worldwide. We’re excited to see Misti’s groundbreaking work driving innovation in healthcare 🙌 Learn more about Misti here: https://www.misti.com.au/ #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator #JumarBioincubator

Collaborations and networks are essential for the growth of Australia’s biotech and medtech industries. 🚀 Recently, Camille Shanahan, General Manager of Jumar, was featured on the MedTech Perspective podcast hosted by Suzanne Williams, co-founder of Mobius Medical. In the episode, Camille highlighted key insights: 🤝 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: Strong collaborations are crucial for translating research into market-ready products. 💡 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗽: Building a diverse network of stakeholders who understand the full product development cycle allows for shared learning, reducing the time spent finding connections and resources. 🎯 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀: Design products that address clear unmet needs, ensuring they stand out as superior solutions in the market. At Jumar, we are committed to fostering collaboration and empowering biotech and medtech innovators with the networks, resources, and expertise needed to transform groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions. Thank you Mobius Medical for the opportunity! Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gQuPHAfT #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming 25 health leaders from the ASEAN region to Jumar for a tour. This group, comprising doctors, nurses, analysts, and directors, is part of the ASEAN Leaders Program, an initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders across Southeast Asia while fostering continued collaboration with Australia. During the visit, General Manager Camille Shanahan shared Jumar’s vision and highlighted the groundbreaking health innovations happening within our vibrant community. Thank you to all who visited — we look forward to seeing the impact of their continued work in health innovation! 🙌 Asia Education Foundation #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator

Congratulations to The University of Melbourne, one of Jumar’s founding partners, on being recognised as Australia’s Number 1 University for Research in the annual university rankings by The Australian Financial Review! 👏 The University of Melbourne plays a key role in Jumar’s mission, leading important research and innovation in biotechnology. Their dedication to excellence supports our efforts to help biotech startups grow and turn research into real-world solutions. Through their suppport, Jumar residents also gain access to the University’s cutting-edge research platforms, further empowering them to advance their discoveries and create meaningful impact. Read the full article below 👇 #JumarBioincubator #BiotechInnovation #biotech #startups #innovation #incubator