Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC’s 2024 Spring Showcase to Shine Spotlight on Local Innovators
PROVIDENCE, RI, March 13, 2024 — The New England Medical Innovation Center (NEMIC) is excited to announce its first-ever public graduation and spring pitch event. Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC’s 2024 Spring Showcase will serve as a platform for emerging companies to present their products and services to potential investors, partners, and the broader community.
The event - which is set to take place at Venture Café Providence on April 25, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - marks months of hard work by the participants in NEMIC’s 2023-24 programming, including the Med Tech Leadership Program, NEMIC Accelerator Program, and the inaugural EMPOWER Accelerator Program.
This year’s cohort is historic, with a record-breaking 14 companies planning to take the stage to pitch their innovations. From engineers to care-impacting service providers, these companies will showcase the latest innovations in medical devices and health and wellness. Attendees will also be able to engage with 15+ companies tabling their products and services. This format will provide guests with the opportunity to experience firsthand how these innovations will help shape the future of healthcare.
"We couldn't be more thrilled about showcasing the incredible participants and awardees from this year's 2023-2024 programming. It's always been clear to us that these startups and small businesses deserve recognition within our vibrant ecosystem and beyond. So, it only makes sense to invite the public to join us to celebrate not only what the graduates have accomplished, but also what’s to come,” said Maey Petrie, NEMIC Executive Director.
The NEMIC 2024 Graduation and Spring Pitch Showcase is open to the public, and attendance is free of charge. Entrepreneurs, investors, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the future of medical innovation are encouraged to attend and be a part of this exciting event.
About the Programs:
NEMIC’S Med Tech Leadership Program is the most comprehensive education program for HealthTech innovators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, clinicians, and anyone interested in learning how to successfully commercialize a regulated medical technology, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of bringing an innovation to market. Participants received 55+ hours of instruction from real industry professionals, hands-on workshops, and 1-on-1 advisory hours.
The 2023-24 MTLP Participants Are:
Rich Andrews
Sean Buxton
Sarah Biester
Sam Grossman
Warda Hameed
Naishadh Kapade
Benjamin Mitchell
Jalal Muhammad
Ehlayna Napolitano
Allison Navarrete-Welton
Emelie Nguyen
Osasemwinhia Ogboghodo
Ege Gungor Onal
George Stradtman
Sayali Wazalwar
Andrew Willwerth
Ahbid Zein-Sabatto
The NEMIC Accelerator is an intensive six-month business accelerator geared toward Medical Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Digital Health solutions. During the program, participants develop and solidify their business models and test their solutions. Offered as part of a partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, awardees who complete the program receive up to $20,000 to engage in key activities and move their startups closer to being investable.
The 2023-24 NEMIC/DLT Accelerator Participants Are:
The EMPOWER Accelerator is a component of NEMIC’s EMPOWER program, which is designed to support Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises in the health and wellness fields. The program, which is in its inaugural year, is offered in partnership with Rhode Island Commerce and will provide significant support to the five selected participants, including custom programming and $10,000.
The 2023-24 EMPOWER Accelerator Participants Are: