{"id":2282,"date":"2022-03-14T15:16:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T20:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/m2d2\/?p=2282"},"modified":"2022-04-12T08:36:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-12T13:36:07","slug":"m2d2-announces-2022-200k-challenge-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/m2d2\/2022\/03\/14\/m2d2-announces-2022-200k-challenge-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"M2D2 Announces 2022 $200K Challenge Finalists!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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15 finalists have been selected from more than 150 applicants for the 11th Annual M2D2 $200K Challenge.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOWELL, Massachusetts \u2013 On Thursday, March 10th, the University of Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) announced the finalists in its 11th annual $200K Challenge<\/a> after reviewing the 150+ applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The 15 finalists, all early-stage medical device, diagnostic, and biotech companies, will be eligible for a share of $200,000 in sponsor-provided, in-kind services. These services can include the use of facilities including lab and office space; and engineering, product development, legal, regulatory, clinical, and business services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Ann Picard, M2D2 Director of Operations, commented on the $200K Challenge being back in person since 2019: “I cannot express how excited I am to see major investors and startups in the life sciences ecosystem together again for the $200K Challenge. Our applicants continue to inspire us and remind us why the innovation of medical and therapeutic devices is so important.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Attend the 2022 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off<\/a> for FREE at the UMass Lowell iHub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver the last 10 years, we\u2019ve met hundreds of startups through the $200K Challenge with a moving personal story that\u2019s driving them to develop their idea. These innovators truly want to make the world a better, healthier place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About M2D2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M2D2<\/a> assists entrepreneurs in the medical-device and biotech sector in moving new products from concept to commercialization. It is a joint venture of University of Massachusetts Medical School, which provides medical expertise and assistance with clinical trials, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, which offers expertise in business and engineering. M2D2 has three locations, two in Lowell and one on the campus of the UMass Medical School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet our 2022 $200K Challenge Finalists<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Agile Devices <\/strong>– Deflectable microcatheter for quicker vessel navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BioSens8 <\/strong>– Affordable blood-based progesterone biosensor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boston Scott Corporation<\/strong> – High aqueous content biomaterial for stents and catheters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brigham & Women’s Hospital <\/strong>– No-perforation \u201cvirtual staples\u201d to create gastrointestinal anastomosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Btech<\/strong> – Halcyon SMART Patch for wound care<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CNS Therapy<\/strong> – No medication pain relief<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cryoscope<\/strong> – Liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy for esophageal cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curiva<\/strong> – Microfluidic device for proteomic testing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glint Pharmaceuticals<\/strong> – Drug eluting contact lens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illuminant <\/strong>– Camera-projector system-real-time visual feedback on patient anatomy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice University<\/strong> – Novel deployment mechanism for cardiac ablation procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safe BVM<\/strong> – Sotair Series – a single-use device that pairs with all resuscitator bags<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mind Company<\/strong> – tCS and EEG device for treatment of anxiety, insomnia, Alzheimer’s and other neuropsychiatric disorders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vagustim Bioelectronics<\/strong> – Digital therapeutic solution for drug-resistant IBD patients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weddell Technologies<\/strong> – SingleSight biosensor platform for detection of antigen-specific T cells<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTER FOR THESE FREE IN-PERSON<\/strong>
2022 $200K CHALLENGE EVENTS<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$200K Challenge Pitch-Off \u2014 Tuesday, March 22 @ 5pm ET<\/a><\/strong>
<\/a>Awards Celebration \u2014 Wednesday, April 6 @ 5pm ET<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you to our 2022 $200K Challenge sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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