About MedDev Central

Medical devices are complex. They don't have to be confusing.

MedDev Central is a virtual hub supporting organisations in the medical technology sector.

Our mission is clear and impactful: to foster innovation, drive investment, and empower users by equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in an evolving healthcare landscape.

MedDev Central Academy

Improving medical technology innovation and adoption through virtual training programmes.

MedDev Knowledge Hub

Knowledge resources, tools and training supporting medical technology innovation and access.

Business Services

Business services supporting medical device innovators, startups, manufacturers and investors.

I’m Sophie Laurenson, better known as the MedDev Mentor and the founder of MedDev Central. With 20 years of experience in the medical device industry—as a startup founder, corporate scientist, and investor—I’ve had the privilege of working alongside innovators, investors, and end-users to navigate the unique challenges of this complex field.

I’m passionate about exploring new ways to develop, commercialise and promote the adoption of medical technology that is socially, environmentally and financially sustainable.

MedDev Central was born during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by the glaring gaps in medical technology access that affected us all. Access challenges result from long-standing systemic issues within the industry, affecting every stage of the medical device lifecycle. What started as a simple idea has become a thriving virtual hub—connecting and supporting organisations across the healthcare continuum.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-laurenson-phd/

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

We invite you to join us on our transformative journey to reshape healthcare

Explore our innovative solutions, join our collaborative initiatives, and let's create lasting change together.

With your support, we believe in a world where everyone, regardless of location, has access to high-quality and sustainable healthcare.

Together, we can amplify the impact of technology, empower communities, and create a healthier future for everyone. Together, we can build a healthcare landscape combining the best of technology and sustainability, fostering healthier lives for individuals and the planet.

Scholarships and discounts on our paid services are available to LMIC and female founders to address systemic funding inequities and empower underrepresented innovators to drive transformative advancements in healthcare.

MedDevil Heroines

Join our Female Founders Club and connect with a community of like-minded women transforming healthcare through innovation. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive discounts on paid services, recognising the unique funding challenges female entrepreneurs face in medical technology.

Emerging Innovators

Join a vibrant network of LMIC innovators in medical technology and gain access to exclusive resources and opportunities designed to accelerate your impact. We understand the challenges of securing funding, so we offer scholarships covering our paid services to support your groundbreaking work.