Science Entrepreneurship

Scholarship Program: In Australia, it is challenging for entrepreneurial scientists to establish enterprises to commercialise science-based innovation. Like our namesake, we’re committed to supporting leadership initiatives that grabble with issues that are germane to Australia’s future. 

Talent Investment

In partnership with the MedTech Actuator, the Foundation is incubating a ‘talent investor’ approach which supports high potential science entrepreneurs to transition from institutional contexts and navigate the ‘funding cliff’ between research and development of investable enterprises. 

Every year, the Menzies Foundation and MedTech Actuator collaborate to award 10 exceptional emerging researchers and clinicians the MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship is designed to assist the recipients’ commercialisation journey and support their pursuit of impact-driven career that combine science, research, and entrepreneurship.

The MedTech Actuator Menzies Scholarship Program provides participants with the opportunity to learn about research translation and commercialisation while also gaining insights into Australia’s health, medical and biotechnology start-up ecosystem. 

The scholarship recipients represent a diverse range of fields, including obstetrics, neonatal care, assisted reproductive technologies, emergency care, paediatrics, orthopaedic surgery, sexually transmitted infections, personalised precision medicine and more. 

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Natasha Eskinja

Digital Communications Coordinator

Natasha is driven by a profound passion for both creativity and analytics, a synergy that fosters authentic storytelling in the digital realm with both innovation and integrity. 

Throughout her career, she has consistently integrated the overarching marketing and communications narrative with the emotional connections of audiences. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Society and the Individual from Flinders University, furthering her exploration of human behaviour and the critical importance of connectedness between organisations, individuals, and communities.

natasha.eskinja@menziesfoundation.org.au