Hacking Solutions for At-risk Individuals: COVID-19 Response Hackathon Weekend 2 Recap
This past weekend, March 12-14, 2021, NEMIC hosted our first virtual COVID-19 Innovation Response Hackathon. Devised to solve the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic to best prepare Rhode Island and our country for the next pandemic or healthcare crisis.
COVID-19 Response Hackathon Weekend 1 Recap: Social Isolation + Emotional Health Solution Wins 1st Place
This past weekend, March 12-14, 2021, NEMIC hosted our first virtual COVID-19 Innovation Response Hackathon. Devised to solve the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic to best prepare Rhode Island and our country for the next pandemic or healthcare crisis.
NPR on NEMIC Fellow, Asthenis: A drive to vaccinate in hard-hit Central Falls, R.I.
Since Rhode Island's first community vaccination drive began in Central Falls, about 15% of the city's residents have received their first doses of vaccine. That’s compared with 9% of residents statewide.
Designing on the Front Line: Vaccination Distribution with NEMIC Activate Fellow, Asthenis
At the end of 2020, NEMIC was asked by Dr. Eugenio Fernandez of the Asthenis Pharmacy, a NEMIC Activate Fellow, to help build out a COVID-19 vaccination delivery program in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
StartUp Health Blog: Meet MOCINGBIRD, the Startup Taking the Pain Out of Clinician Licensing
NEMIC Fellow MOCINGBIRD is now apart of the StartUp Health Community: Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is a frustrating exercise for doctors and nurses and creates risk for hospitals. This physician-founded startup is bringing all the pieces under one roof for a seamless, transparent experience that fights burnout and ultimately improves patient care.
RI Inno: New medtech accelerator MagpieX launches in Providence
By Rowan Walrath - Inno Associate Editor
Early-stage medtech ventures in New England now have an accelerator catered exclusively to them: MagpieX, a Providence-based program that just launched in partnership with the New England Medical Innovation Center (NEMIC).
We're Hiring! Join the NEMIC Team as a Project Coordinator
We are hiring! Join our team as a Project Coordinator to support the implementation of our upcoming programs for Med Tech entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, startups, and more!
Registration Now Open: Digital Health Accelerator
Applications are now open for our Digital Health Accelerator, in partnership with the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health, is an intensive business accelerator program created to support digital health solutions which have come to the forefront of innovation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are looking for startups who are utilizing technologies like machine learning, artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and digital therapies that are being developed here in Rhode Island.
Registration Now Open: Med Tech Leadership Program
Registration is now open for our Med Tech Leadership Program. The Med Tech Leadership Program is an educational course for Med Tech innovators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, clinicians, and anyone interested in learning a holistic view of how to successfully commercialize a regulated medical technology. This program includes topics like, developing regulated devices and technologies, examining current industry trends, protecting a technology, building and leading a business, developing an investable business plan, raising capital, and more.
Asthenis + Q2Behave accepted into ACTIVATE, a seed-funding preparation program supported by Rhode Island Commerce
Providence, RI, October 28th, 2020 - Two Rhode Island-based startups, Asthenis and Q2Behave, are awarded funding through the New England Medical Innovation Center’s (NEMIC) ACTIVATE Program.
ACTIVATE is a seed funding preparation program supported by Rhode Island Commerce. Through Activate, Rhode Island-based MedTech startups can apply to be awarded professional services valued between $15,000-$37,000 to fill gaps in their business plan in preparation for a successful round of fundraising.
We're Hiring! Join the NEMIC Team as a Project Coordinator
We are hiring! Join our team as a Project Coordinator to support the implementation of our upcoming programs for Med Tech entrepreneurs, innovators, executives, startups, and more!
Welcome NEMIC Member: EMERGE Health R.I.
Welcome to the NEMIC Community, EMERGE Health R.I. and Founder, Brian Morley! Brian is the newest member of our #MedTech and #Coworking Communities.
NEMIC Membership connects you with Southern New England's thriving Med Tech ecosystem and network of professionals supporting the commercialization of the next generation of medical technologies. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fVeAUu
NEMIC Fellow, ResusciTech, Named a Top 2020 MassChallenge Finalists- Rhode Island
NEMIC Fellow, ResusciTech, Named a Top 2020 MassChallenge Finalists- Rhode Island.
BostInno names NEMIC Fellow, Daniel Weinstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Lura Health, as one of Boston's 25 under 25.
BostInno names NEMIC Fellow, Daniel Weinstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Lura Health, as one of Boston's 25 under 25.
Lura Health is developing an intra-oral salivary pH monitor that is changing the field of preventative healthcare by effortlessly monitor health through saliva. Lura Health was recently awarded an SBIR NSF grant award of $256,000 to support the development of their current intra-oral salivary pH monitor and help them progress towards the ultimate vision of creating a comprehensive personal health management system, using saliva as a diagnostic medium.
Welcome NEMIC Member: Marchal Consulting
Marchal Consulting & Jenna Marchal, welcome to the NEMIC Community! Jenna and her consulting company are the newest members of our #MedTech and #Coworking Communities. Learn more about Marchal Consulting here: https://www.marchalconsulting.com/
NEMIC Membership connects you with Southern New England's thriving Med Tech ecosystem and network of professionals supporting the commercialization of the next generation of medical technologies. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fVeAUu
Are you a part of Rhode Island's #MedTech Ecosystem? Showcase at the MedTech "Science Fair"
Are you a part of Rhode Island's #MedTech Ecosystem? Are you an institution, #nonprofit, #startup, #designfirm, #researchgroup, #serviceprovider, or just a general Med Tech enthusiast?
Register to showcase your company, products, or services, at the virtual Med Tech "Science Fair" where you can network and meet global entrepreneurs, partners, and investors, part of Access RI Med Tech, a showcase of Rhode Island's Med Tech ecosystem.
NEMIC Fellow Lura Health Receives $256,000 NSF SBIR Phase I Grant Award
Congratulations to a NEMIC Fellow, Lura Health on being awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase I SBIR grant for $256,000. This grant will support the development of their current intra-oral salivary pH monitor and help them progress towards the ultimate vision of creating a comprehensive personal health management system, using saliva as a diagnostic medium.
Investigator Spotlight in partnership with Advance-CTR: Jonghwan Lee, PhD
In this video, hear from Jonghwan Lee, PhD, an assistant professor of engineering at Brown University, who is developing a revolutionary solution to restore vision in blind patients using translational research approaches.
Brown, Lifespan launch joint Center for Digital Health
PROVIDENCE, R.I.: Building on a decade of successful collaborations, Brown University and Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, announce the launch of the Brown-Lifespan Center for Digital Health. The Center for Digital Health’s mission is to utilize the best of technology to seamlessly maximize health and eliminate health disparities for both individual patients and larger populations, extending from the local to global communities.