Summer sun, and MedTech fun! It's August, which means we're just a little over a month away from launching our new season of NEMIC programming. As applications come in, we love seeing all of the innovation happening right here in Rhode Island and can't wait to form new relationships and grow our NEMIC family. In this newsletter, we'll tell you how you can apply to participate in both our MedTech Leadership Program and our MedTech Accelerator. This month's newsletter is chock full of updates from our NEMIC network. So, dive in and enjoy!

July is here, and just as the temperatures are heating up, so are things here at NEMIC. This edition of our newsletter is full of exciting news and updates, including important dates for our upcoming 2024-25 MedTech Leadership and Accelerator Programs, another new Corporate Member, and a recap of NEMIC's trip to BIO2024.

June's NEMIC newsletter is especially vibrant, filled with fantastic news and accomplishments from our community.

The next time you contemplate whether to turn your video on or off, remember the importance of active participation and its impact on the overall meeting experience.

NEMIC co-founder Aidan Petrie delves into why Go to Market aspects are often a big obstacle in the successful development of a nascent medical device or technology.

Dr. Preibe’s appointment to our BOD reflects his commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and dedication to making a meaningful impact in our community. His wealth of expertise and experience will enrich our mission and guide our strategic initiatives, as well as continue to drive our vision of a rich, robust Life Science ecosystem here in Rhode Island.

Universities and high schools are just entering graduation season. But, here at NEMIC, it was the month of April that was filled with pomp and circumstance as we celebrated graduates from three of our programs.

We begin April with a huge announcement about an exciting partnership between NEMIC and global educational platform, edX. It's just one of the new relationships we've forged in recent weeks that will help solidify Rhode Island as an epicenter for MedTech and HealthTech innovation.

Welcome to March. As we begin Women's History Month, we not only have exciting news about a new role for NEMIC's own Maey Petrie, we also have updates about some of our startups that are either by women or for women.

It's no secret that MedTech startups face some of the highest failure rates across all industries. NEMIC co-founder Aidan Petrie delves into why this is the case.

In the blink of an eye, January is gone, and February is here. From a great Lunch + Learn with our #EMPOWER cohort to our latest Startup Spotlight featuring Revive Therapeutic Services - here's your chance to catch up with everything NEMIC.

This year, we are delighted to welcome twenty bright and diverse individuals to the program.

Founded by former VP of Strategic Development at Ximedica, CEO Melissa Bowley first had the idea for Flourish Care upon the birth of her first son. She quickly realized that she needed more support and self-care and was struggling with little guidance on how to take care of herself, her postpartum body, or her new baby.

A dependable incontinence device will improve the quality of life for patients, save caregivers' valuable time, and prevent costly & life-threatening urinary tract and skin infections.

By establishing a connection with a reputable institution such as KITox, Rhode Island will be positioned to develop commercial opportunities with a key player in the global life sciences sector–moreover, a key player within Korea’s massive Life Science ecosystem that has formidable and substantial backing.