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!

As we celebrate a year’s worth of Startup Spotlights, we’d like to revisit the incredible innovations that we’ve covered, developing right here in Rhode Island’s rich and growing Life Science ecosystem. We look forward to continuing the series in the months ahead and are eager to bring focus to companies that are changing medicine through innovative solutions here in the Ocean State and beyond.

NEMIC proudly welcomes Delve, a multidisciplinary product innovation and development firm, as the newest addition to our Corporate Membership program! Their expertise in end-to-end product development will be invaluable in supporting Rhode Island’s growing life sciences ecosystem.

Funded by Rhode Island Commerce, the EMPOWER Program introduced a robust support system that combined mentorship, technical assistance, and an emphasis on celebrating diversity and fostering innovation within the Health and Wellness sector.

Despite challenges, there’s a bright future for innovation among minority and women business enterprises in Rhode Island.

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.

Applications for NEMIC's MedTech Leadership Program and the NEMIC Accelerator for the 2024-2025 year will open on July 22nd!

Meet Wheelhouse Health Navigation, an innovative Rhode Island company that is empowering individuals to understand and afford healthcare.

Hinckley Allen provides NEMIC and our startups with top-notch IP and patent industry knowledge that allows burgeoning innovations to continue on a successful path to market.

The sun wasn’t the only thing shining bright in California earlier this month. Rhode Island’s robust life sciences ecosystem, NEMIC, and one of our co-founders were also putting on a dazzling display at the annual BIO International Convention in San Diego.

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

Meet Theromics, an innovative Rhode Island company that is revolutionizing tumor ablation treatment with a new approach that improves the standard of care.

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.

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.

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.

Several of NEMIC’s newest fellows said the format was eye-opening - making them realize how broad and valuable NEMIC’s ecosystem is.

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.

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.

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.