About Us
We partner with Australia’s most innovative companies, accelerating their growth through funding and corporate affairs services. We have scientific, commercialisation and Australian policy expertise, helping our clients unlock funding and strategic partnerships that drive market success.
Our clients frequently appear on Australia’s Top 100 Innovators list and include recipients of the Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation and Order of Australia honours.
Our mission is simple: to help emerging life science companies make their positive impact on the world.
Leadership
Megan O’Connor, PhD, MBA leads Kantara Consulting with a deep commitment to her clients’ success. Formerly the National Life Science Leader for Government Funding at Deloitte, she also brings experience in an emerging ASX-listed Australian biotech and academic research, completing her PhD in Neurobiology.
Megan bridges the worlds of science, business, and government, ensuring Kantara Consulting delivers strategic, high-impact results.
We help emerging life science companies make their positive impact on the world.
Current Offerings
Grant Funding Strategy Session
Funding Strategy for Australian Medtech & Biotech Companies
Get a clear view of whether you should apply now, delay, or reposition—and exactly what to fix to improve competitiveness.
This one-on-one consultation is suited to Australian Medtech and Biotech teams who want expert advice on:
• Which grants are the best fit for your project (and why)
• Your strengths and gaps from an assessor’s perspective
• The prioritised improvements that will lift your chances before you invest heavily in an application
What’s included
• 45-minute 1:1 call with Dr Megan O’Connor
• Practical guidance informed by the current Australian grant environment
• A Grant Readiness Diagnostic Report, including:
o Strengths and weaknesses across key readiness areas
o A prioritised next-steps action list to improve your competitiveness and application positioning
o Identification of potentially suitable grants
Investment $550 + GST
MDF EOI Application Review
Preparing an application to the NSW Medical Devices Fund?
This expert review gives you a clear, assessor-style view of your MDF EOI application before submission. We assess your draft application and supporting documents against the MDF criteria, evidence expectations, NSW benefit and policy alignment signals.
What’s included
• Expert review of your MDF EOI application and supporting documents
• 45-minute 1:1 call with Dr Megan O’Connor to go through review
• An assessment report including:
o Strengths and key risks across assessment criteria
o Policy alignment review
o Priority actions and next steps to strengthen application
Best for: medtech companies preparing a 2026 MDF EOI application.
Outcome: clear, practical recommendations to strengthen the application before submission.
Investment $1,500 + GST
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