Life science entrepreneurs and startups from both academia and the Boston ecosystem are invited to a special workshop on “Collisions of Value,” to be conducted by M2D2 and MPR Associates at the upcoming Deshpande Symposium on June 12 from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. Continue reading
Life Sciences Innovators to Compete in 50K Medical Device Pitch Competition at UMass Medical
On Wednesday, May 30, four life science researchers from UMass Lowell and UMass Medical Center will vie for awards of in-kind support totaling $50,000 at the M2D2 Medical Device Innovation Pitch Competition. The competition will take place Wednesday, May 30, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm in Amphitheater 3 at the UMass Medical School Campus, 55 Lake Ave. North in Worcester. Continue reading
MassMEP will share grant opportunities and manufacturing insights with life sciences start-ups at May 9 event.
Life sciences start-ups are all about “the big idea.” But they’re also dollars-and-cents businesses, and at M2D2’s “Lunch & Learn” session on Wednesday, May 9 they can discover opportunities—exclusive to Massachusetts enterprises—that can help them scale and grow in the marketplace. (And oh by the way, it’s a FREE event.) Continue reading
2018 M2D2 $200K Challenge Winners Announced
Last night was a big night for seven life sciences innovators, as their devices were chosen as winners of the 7th annual M2D2 $200K Challenge at Mintz Levin’s Boston headquarters. Continue reading
Join us April 10 as we announce the $200K Challenge Winners!
More than 100 entrants from around the world. Nineteen finalists. And awards worth a total of $200,000.
It’ll all come together at the Boston offices of Mintz Levin this Tuesday evening, April 10, at the Award Ceremony and Networking Event for the 7th Annual M2D2 $200K Challenge. Everyone in the greater Boston medical technology and life sciences communities is welcome to attend. Continue reading
MedAcuity announces corporate sponsorship of M2D2
Westford, MA – MedAcuity, a specialist software engineering company that provides safety-critical development services to the MedTech industry, has joined the growing list of sponsors for the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2). M2D2 is a University of Massachusetts-affiliated incubator for early stage medical device and biotech startups. Continue reading
Meet an M2D2 $200K Finalist: Nolen Ortho
Darren Nolen of Nolen Ortho
Nolen Ortho is one of 20 medtech startups chosen as finalists in the 7th annual M2D2 $200K Challenge. Founder/Inventor Darren Nolen tells the story of his innovation’s journey from inspiration to the Challenge finals.
What is the innovation you’ve entered in the M2D2 $200K Challenge?
Nolen Ortho develops next-generation tissue repair materials using our controlled activation technology: bone glue, osteoporosis repair, spinal fusion. Continue reading
Here’s the Pitch: Photos from the M2D2 $200K Challenge Pitch Event
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Last night, more than 200 attendees got a inside look at the future of medical device technology in Moloney Hall at UMass Lowell. Jennifer Griffin of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center delivered the opening remarks, saying, “The sense of community is … Continue reading
Meet an M2D2 $200K Challenger: Fairbanks Pharmaceuticals
Alan Schneyer of Fairbanks Pharmaceuticals
Introducing Fairbanks Pharmaceuticals, one of 20 medtech startups chosen as finalists in the 7th annual M2D2 $200K Challenge. CEO Alan Schneyer explains their innovation and shares the story of its development.
What is the innovation you’ve entered in the M2D2 $200K Challenge?
Fairbanks Pharmaceuticals is developing a novel treatment for type 1 and type 2 diabetes that addresses the underlying cause of the disease. Continue reading
Meet an M2D2 $200K Challenge Finalist: Integrated Medical Sensors
Muhammad Mujeeb- U-Rahman of Integrated Medical Sensors
Integrated Medical Sensors is one of 20 medtech startups chosen as finalists in the 7th annual M2D2 $200K Challenge. CEO Muhammad Mujeeb-U-Rahman recounts the journey of their innovation from inspiration to development to the Challenge finals.
What is the innovation you’ve entered in the M2D2 $200K Challenge?
IMS has developed the world’s smallest wireless glucose sensor that requires no calibration, is user-insertable, and works for 30 days or longer. Continue reading