MeDDIC - Medical Device & Diagnostic Innovation Cluster

Vision - Mission

Vision

To stimulate and advance the creation of a sustainable, dynamic and internationally competitive South African medical device and diagnostic ecosystem in which ideas can become realities that positively impact healthcare and outcomes in Africa

Mission

To develop a vibrant, cohesive ecosystem in which stakeholders co-operate and collaborate pre-competitively to seamlessly design, develop, manufacture and commercialize medical devices with a significantly increased local content, thereby contributing to the sector and broader economic development

About

MeDDIC was established to harness South Africa’s strong base of skills, expertise, infrastructure, and companies in the medical devices and diagnostics sector. The initiative stimulates and accelerates technology innovation, strengthens local manufacturing, and fosters an integrated ecosystem to enhance the industry’s competitiveness. The Medical Device and Diagnostic Innovation Cluster (MeDDIC) is a national initiative funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), and hosted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) under the Global Health Innovation Accelerator (GHIA) program.

The primary goal of MeDDIC is to facilitate, coordinate, and support key initiatives that strengthen South Africa’s medical device innovation and manufacturing ecosystem. This is achieved through three core objectives:

building an integrated and cohesive ecosystem by providing policy and regulatory support, strengthening networks, and leveraging funding;

driving localisation and rapid product development by establishing a technology development and manufacturing pipeline, supporting regulatory compliance, and increasing the utilisation of key technologies, platforms, and capabilities;

and advancing human capital development through the growth of regulatory expertise and targeted skills training.