“UTS gave me the foundation to think critically and build boldly—but more importantly, it gave me the confidence to tackle complex challenges like maternal health with both compassion and cutting-edge technology.”
Tara Croft
Engineering and Information Technology Award 2025
At a glance
- CEO pioneering AI-powered maternal health technology.
- Scaled MedTech startup to ASX200 success.
- Raised $20M+ for world-first health innovations.
- Educator and advocate for MedTech, AI, women STEM.
Tara Croft studied a Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Medical Science, Diploma in Engineering Practice, 2007
Tara Croft is a groundbreaking leader in medical technology whose career spans innovation, education, and global impact. As CEO of Baymatob, she is pioneering AI-powered maternal health solutions that aim to revolutionise pregnancy care and prevent life-threatening complications. Her work combines wearable sensors, real-time data, and predictive analytics to empower clinicians and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Tara’s influence in MedTech began at ResMed and grew exponentially during her 13-year tenure at Nanosonics, where she helped scale the company from startup to ASX200-listed success. Her leadership spanned product development, regulatory strategy, global partnerships, and commercialisation—contributing to a market capitalisation of $2.4 billion AUD.
At Baymatob, Tara has raised over $20 million AUD consisting of >$12m in capital and >$8m in competitive grants to develop world-first technologies. Her commitment to health equity ensures these innovations are accessible not only in high-income countries but also in low- and middle-income settings.
Tara is also a passionate educator and advocate. She created and lectures the “Biomedical Industry Frameworks” subject at UTS, bridging the gap between technical expertise and industry readiness. She mentors engineering students in AI and MedTech projects and actively supports women in STEM through speaking engagements, committee work, and startup mentoring.
Her contributions have earned her national and international recognition, including the Australian AI Awards, InnovationAus Awards, and listings in global health tech watchlists. She continues to shape the future of MedTech through leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to social good.
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