Bessel and an Alabama tech hub today said they are launching Hatch Powered by Bessel, an accelerator program for medtech startups. Applications are now open for the 10-week program, which starts in Fairhope, Alabama, this summer. The accelerator “combines the passion of startup founders, the guidance of seasoned medical device experts, and the burgeoning startup […]
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22 MedTech Innovator all-stars will pitch at DeviceTalks Boston
Nearly two dozen MedTech Innovator portfolio startups will pitch their technology to medtech industry innovators, executives and engineers at DeviceTalks Boston on May 10-11. The MedTech Innovator accelerator program picked the 22 all-stars from hundreds of applicants. The all-stars who will be featured over the two-day event at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center are: […]
What could medtech lose from the Silicon Valley Bank shutdown?
A host of medtech companies dodged the loss of billions of dollars in Silicon Valley Bank deposits — but the space still faces challenges. That is one of the big takeaways from the latest DeviceTalks Weekly podcast. The FDIC shuttered Silicon Valley Bank on March 10 to stave off a bank run amid depositor concerns […]
The medtech companies potentially affected by Silicon Valley Bank’s closure
U.S. banking regulators’ latest moves may provide some reassurance for medtech and other companies exposed to Silicon Valley Bank‘s closure. The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation shuttered SVB on March 10 to stave off what was turning into an old-fashioned bank run. Silicon Valley Bank has been a huge name in the tech […]
Medtech startups land European Innovation Council Accelerator funding
European medtech startups were among the 74 companies receiving a combined €382 million in grants and investments, the 2022 European Innovation Council Accelerator said this week. Each company will be eligible for up to €17.5 million (about $18.8 million in U.S. currency) worth of grants and equity investments. Most of the funding will be available […]
7 startups grabbing the medtech spotlight in Minnesota
Minnesota has long been one of the nation’s top three medtech hubs and a good place for startups to get their footing. For 17 years, the MN Cup contest has offered cash prizes and the opportunity for medtech (and other) startups to tap into expert help to accelerate their businesses. MN Cup is a community-led, public-private partnership that […]
The top digital health startups in the world
About two-fifths of the startups in CB Insights’ second annual Digital Health 150 list are engaged in telehealth, a high-demand area amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That is one of the big takeaways from the list of 150 promising digital health startups that CB Insights released today. CB Insights’ research team picked the 150 startups after […]
WaveFront Dynamics opens HQ in New Mexico
Ophthalmic medical device startup WaveFront Dynamics has opened a 9,800 ft2 headquarters in Albuquerque, N.M. WaveFront Dynamics CEO Dan Neal in a news release today described the one-year-old company as “not a typical seed-stage startup.” The company has a fully staffed R&D team with state-of-the-art optical labs, optometry lane, and machine shops in place to […]
20 medical device startups you need to know
The medtech industry isn’t immune from COVID-19 troubles, but exciting innovation continues. These 20 medical device startups have grabbed our attention. Tom Salemi, DeviceTalks Editorial Director and Sean Whooley, Assistant Editor A number of medical device startups continue to make waves across the space, with new technologies and eye-watering fundraising rounds highlighting some exciting prospects. […]
DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast: Ep.5 — How can startups move forward during a pandemic?
Raising capital for startup is never easy. Try doing it during a pandemic. In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, we’ll try to help entrepreneurs by talking with two guests who are committed to helping startups find the funding they need. Paul Grand, founder and CEO of MedTech Innovator, explains how he’s working to keep startups connected […]
How to prepare your medical device company for an exit
It’s about sticking to the basics, growing — and much more. One of Greenberg Traurig’s top corporate lawyers shares his insights about leading a medical device company to an acquisition or IPO. As co-chair Greenberg Traurig’s Global Life Sciences and Medical Technology Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Atlanta Corporate and Securities Group, Wayne Elowe focuses […]
