Inova Medical Pty. Ltd. is an early stage medtech startup founded by three entrepreneurial friends with the aim of commercialising their novel medical device, Abcease . In 2016, highly experienced Consultant general surgeon Dr Ming Khoon Yew, innovative bioengineer Dr Alex Hayes, and research scientist and MBA Melanie White developed a novel medical device to treat skin abscesses. This experienced team utilised Design Thinking and Stanford University’s Biodesign methodologies to identify an unmet medical need, and develop a novel solution that was perfectly tailored to address the problem. In 2017, Inova Medical was formed to further de-risk the device, and pursue commercialisation. Abcease is currently patent pending, and protection will be pursued in multiple jurisdictions. Alex, Ming and Melanie have collaborated broadly throughout the device development journey, engaging with the WA biodesign, medtech and innovation communities. Their networks span major universities, hospitals, and government research organisations