Why MedTech Startups Fail - Part 2
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.
Practice Marketing & Communications Becomes NEMIC’s Newest Corporate Sponsor
Practice Marketing and Communication–an end-to-end, broad-spectrum public relations and marketing service provider for companies in the medical space–this month became the latest esteemed institution to join NEMIC’s growing corporate membership program.
NEMIC Welcomes Lifespan’s Dr. Cedric Priebe to Board of Directors
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.
NEMIC's Newest Fellows Find Fellowship at Spring Showcase + Pitch Event
Several of NEMIC’s newest fellows said the format was eye-opening - making them realize how broad and valuable NEMIC’s ecosystem is.
NEMIC Newsletter: May 2024
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.
A Smashing Success: Dozens Attend NEMIC Spring Showcase
The event highlighted participants’s work from the MedTech Leadership Program, MedTech Accelerator, and EMPOWER Accelerator. These companies were recognized for their innovations and dedication to advancing the health and wellness of our communities and humanity at large.
EMPOWER Grad Zen Den Aiming to Provide Transformative Wellness Experience
While the response to polarity and other ancient medicine therapies is wildly popular–as evidenced by Zen Den’s overnight sensation in Newport–there is a huge need for more practitioners to support the high demand.
NEMIC Fellow Takes 1st in RI Business Competition
Greg created Just Breathe in 2020 when he found himself in a permanent state of anxiety. At the time, he was struggling to find an activity or device to help him positively cope with the changes COVID-19 brought to his career and his life at home.
NEMIC Welcomes Veranex as Corporate Sponsor
Veranex–a global, end-to-end service provider for medical device companies–this month became the latest esteemed institution to join NEMIC’s growing corporate membership program.
Congrats to NEMIC’s 2024 MedTech Leadership Graduates
Our 2023-24 Med Tech Leadership Program participants have officially graduated! This year’s cohort was our largest and most diverse yet. We hosted a variety of biomedical engineering and medical students from Brown University, professional engineers and copywriters, public health administrators, and designers. We even assisted individuals in finding their spot in the Rhode Island Med Tech ecosystem to re-enter the workforce!
Northeastern University’s Evolve Venture Program Taps NEMIC as Mentor
We are delighted to announce that NEMIC is now a mentor for Northeastern University’s Evolve Venture program. Evolve is a student-led venture accelerator enabling early-stage healthcare and life sciences ventures in Northeastern’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC Announces Participants in 2024 Spring Showcase
NEMIC has announced the lineup of innovators that will pritchingtheir transformative ideas at Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC’s 2024 Spring Showcase.
NEMIC Newsletter: April 2024
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.
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.