Advancing the future of MedTech device development – Cambridge University MedTech Society Innovation Programme

25 Mar 2025 3min read

At Team Consulting, we are committed to advancing the future of MedTech innovation which is why we have proudly sponsored the Cambridge University MedTech Society Innovation Programme for the last five years.

Our involvement in the Cambridge University MedTech Society’s Innovation Programme has been a rewarding opportunity to nurture a new generation of MedTech innovators. Our team, including head of mechanical engineering group, Simon Grover, senior test scientist, Millie Wallace, and mechanical engineer, Care Phongsermsuk, joined this year’s exceptional programme to offer key insights into the world of medical device development.

How does Team Consulting support the Cambridge University MedTech Society Innovation Programme?

The Cambridge University MedTech Society Innovation Programme is a 4-month educational programme that supports small teams of students and early career researchers and clinicians to solve real-life problems facing the MedTech industry.

Team’s experts were delighted to deliver an interactive workshop on the strategic steps following medical device concept creation, informed by successful case studies of product development and bringing medical devices to market.

The event offered a great opportunity to provide students with mentorship and share our multidisciplinary expertise in MedTech device development.

[Firstly] I’d like to thank [you and] the team at Team Consulting for all the support over the last couple of years, we are most grateful for your invaluable guidance and mentorship to our students.
Clara Chen, Innovation Programme Lead

What MedTech device development challenges did the 2024-2025 programme tackle?

As part of the programme, the students were tasked with ideating solutions for real healthcare challenges before presenting these to a panel of judges. The programme’s final project presentations addressed several key issues including cost-effective care and ergonomic design for medical technologies.

Simon Grover, head of mechanical engineering group at Team, joined a panel of expert judges from the medical technology industry, academia and clinical practice for this year’s final presentations which included ground-breaking solutions, such as:

Low-cost/ bedside CSF diagnostics – improving accuracy of diagnosis in resource-limited settings, reducing delays and improving patient outcomes
Low-cost alternative to intraoperative neuro navigation tools – expanding access to safe neurosurgery, particularly in resource-limited settings and improving outcomes for complex procedures
Point-of-care guidance system for cannulation – streamlining and improving cannulation safety and efficiency.

Our consultants have enjoyed supporting another successful Innovation Programme through strategic workshops and mentorship. The impressive selection of projects addressed real needs of developers, healthcare practitioners and patients, demonstrating forward-thinking solutions that will shape the future of MedTech innovation.

Looking for help with your medical technology development?

Team Consulting has been helping its clients develop ground-breaking medical technologies for the past 40 years. With our 150+ in-house team of human factors specialists, engineers, regulatory experts and industrial designers, we bring a unique balance of expertise to every project.

Reach out to our team of experts to learn how Team Consulting can take your idea from conception to a state-of-the-art MedTech product that is regulatory compliant and loved by your users.