NEMIC gains Nova, AlvaMed as latest Corporate Members
NEMIC welcomes Nova and AlvaMed as its newest corporate members dedicated to bolstering Rhode Island’s entrepreneurial and life sciences ecosystems.
Startup Spotlight: IRIS looking to reverse effects of Parkinson’s Disease
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, highly credentialed MedTech entrepreneur Peter Nuytkens set out to tackle treatment for the disease in a never-before-seen way.
NEMIC launches edX’s First MedTech Certificate Program
New England Medical Innovation Center (NEMIC) has joined forces with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc., to make its cutting-edge MedTech education program accessible to an expanded worldwide audience.
NEMIC Signs MOU with Australian MedTech Company; Part of Broader Plan to Solidify RI as Global MedTech Hub
NEMIC and the Australian delegation explored collaborative opportunities meant to drive the local economy, foster jobs within the industry, and drive advancements in the Health Technology sector.
NEMIC, Innovate Newport Shine Spotlight on RI’s MedTech Industry
The event highlighted the breadth and diversity of medical device and health technology companies located in Rhode Island. NEMIC was tasked with tapping into our deep network of industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to assemble a compelling, comprehensive group for the event.
Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC’s 2024 Spring Showcase to Shine Spotlight on Local Innovators
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.
NEMIC Selected as Member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network
NEMIC joins a dynamic nationwide network of organizations aligned to ARPA-H’s overarching mission to improve health outcomes through the following research focus areas: health science futures, proactive health, scalable solutions, and resilient systems.
NEMIC Newsletter: March 2024
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.
Period Parity: Egal on a Mission to Make Menstrual Products Readily Available in Public Restrooms
With a focus on sustainability as well as seamless integration into existing restroom infrastructure, Egal is striving to ensure no woman is ever caught without essential menstruation products.
From Intern to Executive Director: A New Role for NEMIC’s Maey Petrie
As we embark on the next phase of NEMIC's journey, the appointment of Maey as Executive Director marks a pivotal moment in propelling our organization toward fulfilling its distinctive mission.
Why Your Business Should Become MBE/WBE Certified
In the local and national business landscape, where small businesses and startups carve out their niche, there exists a need to level the playing field. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications bolster this mission and offer a pathway for small and diverse businesses to access opportunities historically out of reach.
EMPOWER Workshop tackles intricacies of finances for business owners
The candid conversation around finances resonated with attendees, making these often taboo topics more approachable.
Why MedTech Startups Fail - Part 1
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.
NEMIC Newsletter: February 2024
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.
EMPOWER Lunch + Learn: Fostering Connections Over Falafel
A dynamic group of 12 innovators had lunch, pitched their projects, and participated in a Q+A session with Olinda Urizar-Mendez from Commerce RI.
Revive Therapeutic Services: Revolutionizing Mental Health Support Landscape
Abby and Akos have worked to procure a dynamic, diverse team of therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists, all committed to providing high-quality, individualized mental health care to patients.
NEMIC Newsletter: January 2024
January is always an exciting time of year. As a new year begins, we can't help but think of the promise it holds and the endless possibilities that are ahead. But before we forge onward into 2024, we wanted to share the NEMIC 2023 Impact Report and celebrate all we've accomplished together.
NEMIC 2023 Impact Report
While we work to chart the course for years of sustainable future growth, it's also important to look back and reflect on all that we were able to accomplish during 2023. Together with our partners, we had our best year yet - working with hundreds of startups, entrepreneurs, and inventors. We engaged with more global companies than ever, setting the groundwork for bolstering Rhode Island as a Center of Excellence in Health Technologies.
2023-24 Med Tech Leadership Progam 2023-24 Off to Successful Start
This year, we are delighted to welcome twenty bright and diverse individuals to the program.
Flourish Care: On a mission to enhance maternal health
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.