The 2024 Barracuda Bowl, hosted by Mintz and M2D2, showcased groundbreaking healthcare innovations! Highlights included startup pitches, insights from ARPA-H leaders, and a fireside chat on AI’s transformative potential in healthcare. A huge thank you to our startups, Barracudas, and attendees for making this event a success. Check out the full article for more details!
UMassM2D2
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Lowell, Massachusetts 2,952 followers
Supporting the commercialization of medical device and biotech startups.
About us
M2D2 (Massachusetts Medical Device Development) is an incubator providing a wet and dry labs, office and meeting space, and state-of-the-art equipment for medical device, medtech, and biotech startup companies to grow. (At rents that are a fraction of those in the "617.") As New England's only BARDA DRIVe incubator we are uniquely positioned to connect startups to generous government funding for their innovations in the infectious disease, health security, and "solving sepsis" spaces. Through the Center for Advancing Point of Care Technologies (CAPCaT) in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders — a joint initiative with UMass Medical School — support development and testing of promising “late-stage” point of care technologies that can be rapidly deployed to enhance the diagnosis, monitoring, management and/or treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders (NHLBI), with an additional interest in projects that incorporate complementary and integrative health approaches (NCCIH). Every spring our annual signature event, the $200K Challenge, attracts global life sciences innovators who pitch their products in competition for a share of $200,000 in sponsor-provided, in-kind resources, as well as generous cash awards. (2021 was the Challenge's 10th Anniversary.) Subscribe to the M2D2 e-newsletter for twice-weekly updates on funding and mentoring opportunities, news, and events that can help you advance your innovation and your business. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/2XumS0a
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https://www.uml.edu/research/m2d2/
External link for UMassM2D2
- Industry
- Medical Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lowell, Massachusetts
- Type
- Educational
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600 Suffolk Street
110 Canal St.
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, US
Employees at UMassM2D2
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Kristin Wagner
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Thomas Ross
30 years Leadership in Med Device Startups | $400+ million Fundraising & Acquisition experience | 8x Grandpa | Build Product Mgt & Sales | Your 1st…
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Emre Bektik
Cardiovascular Researcher | RNA Biologist | Co-founder @Talmeda Health | World Youth Heart Federation | Harvard Innovation Labs
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Yogesh Joshi
Research Associate at Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Updates
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Start the new year with momentum and join us for an exclusive virtual info session on January 15th at 2 PM. Get a front-row seat to learn: 🌟 What types of innovations our sponsors are searching for 🌟 Tips and tricks to make your application stand out 🌟 Everything you need to know: rules, deadlines, and more Plus, a live Q&A will help you map out your plan to compete for a share of $200K in cash and services. The clock is ticking—don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead. Register now: https://buff.ly/3VxLYbm
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Grab your spot for our $200K Challenge Info session on January 15th! The $200K Challenge is our highly-anticipated event of the year — our annual start-up competition focused on medtech and biotech technologies with the potential to change lives. Finalists will become eligible to win a share of our $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind services and $75,000 in cash awards. These services include lab and office space; engineering, product development, legal, regulatory, clinical, and business services. Spots are filling up fast, get involved with this challenge while you can! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJB4CRZc
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2025 is almost here — let's make it count! If you’re an innovator with big goals for the year, the $200K Challenge could be your next big step. Join us on January 15th at 2 PM for a virtual info session to learn how you can compete for a share of $200K in prizes! What’s on the agenda? 📌 Sponsor insights: What they’re looking for in groundbreaking ideas 📌 Key dates, deadlines, and rules you need to know 📌 Live Q&A to get your questions answered Your innovation deserves the spotlight this year. Let’s get you ready to shine! Register here: https://buff.ly/3VxLYbm
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Over 12 weeks, talented fellows honed their business skills and showcased groundbreaking solutions for aging-related diseases and Alzheimer’s research. Learn how this unique initiative is empowering the next generation of biotech and medtech leaders to make a lasting impact. 🧠 Read the full story here:
Advancing Aging and Alzheimer's Research: UMass LIFT Program Final Presentation Recap
UMassM2D2 on LinkedIn
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The deadline to join the Spring 2025 cohort closes TONIGHT. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential entrepreneurial skills and bring your research in aging-related diseases closer to impact. Over 12 weeks, you’ll learn: 💡Competitive analysis 💡Regulatory and reimbursement strategy 💡Financing your venture 💡Intellectual property basics With mentorship from industry leaders, a stipend, and travel support for the final pitch event, the LIFT Program gives you the tools to advance your innovation. Submit your application before midnight: https://buff.ly/40lRNMk Time is running out—apply now!
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Could your startup win part of $200K? 💰 The 14th Annual M2D2 $200K Challenge is the ultimate opportunity for medical device and biotech innovators to gain funding and resources. Join us on January 15th at 2 PM for an exclusive virtual info session where you’ll learn: 🔹 What types of ideas Challenge sponsors are looking for 🔹 How to navigate the rules and deadlines 🔹 Insider tips to perfect your application Don’t miss the live Q&A to get all your questions answered and set yourself up for success! Grab your seat now: https://buff.ly/3VxLYbm
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The UMass LIFT Program application deadline has been EXTENDED to TOMORROW, December 18th! 🚨 This is your opportunity to gain essential business and entrepreneurial skills while advancing your research in aging-related diseases. Running from January - April, the program is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers ready to explore the business side of innovation. Key benefits include: 🧠 Training in competitive analysis, regulatory strategy, and venture financing 🧠 Guidance from industry mentors and access to a robust biotech network 🧠 A stipend and travel reimbursement for the final pitch event in Lowell, MA Take this chance to transform your research into real-world impact. Submit your application by December 18th: https://lnkd.in/eM55yR6z
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A Day in the Life — 2024 Barracuda Bowl edition! Catch a glimpse into what this year's event looked like at Mintz! ⤵️ 🦈 Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Wade Shen Richard Anders David Fogel, CPA Sheila Narayan Cliff Emmons Ibraheem Badejo, PhD, MLS Glen Coppersmith Advanced Silicon Group Echopoint Medical Ltd Fideliomed GattaCo Inc. University of Massachusetts Lowell Wellinks Balaadithya Uppalapati, PhD Nancy Briefs Simona Roggero John B. Lynch, Ph.D. Mahmoud Zubaidi Yasamin Jodat Lasya Maganti Aashish M.