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🎥 Matthew Hepburn, Senior Advisor at the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, knows the incredible impact that can come from #lifesciences #startups. In this clip from the 2022 Barracuda Bowl, he shares why working with small biotech companies is his favorite part of innovation: the potential for a single idea to revolutionize healthcare. If you're developing solutions in Point of Care or Proactive Health, now’s your chance to pitch those groundbreaking ideas! The 2024 Barracuda Bowl, hosted with partner Mintz, is looking driven #entrepreneurs just like you! Applications close November 11th. 2024 Areas of Interest: 🫀 Point of Care: Innovations for heart, lung, blood, and sleep health. 🦠 Proactive Health: Early disease detection, preventative measures, and continuous monitoring solutions for healthspan and wellness. Don't miss this chance to connect with investors and industry leaders eager to support transformative ideas. Learn more about the types of innovations we're looking for this year & apply today: https://lnkd.in/dAfvH_5W

Grow your entrepreneurial skills as a researcher with LIFT! 📈Applications are now open for the 3rd cohort of the UMass LIFT Program. Running from January to April, this program is designed for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers focused on solutions for aging-related diseases. Gain essential skills: 🧠 Competitive analysis 🧠 Regulatory strategy 🧠 Financing your venture Cohort members will receive a stipend, as well as travel reimbursement for the final pitch event in Lowell that will conclude the program. This is your chance to enhance your business acumen and learn how to market your innovation! Apply by December 13th: https://buff.ly/40lRNMk

Join us at M2D2 November 15th for a Student Employer Mashup, held in collaboration with UML's Biomedical Engineering Society! We invite: ⚙️ Current UML students, especially those in biomedical engineering ⚙️ Medtech and Biotech companies focused on medical device design, biosensors, drug delivery, bioreactors, biological therapy and tissue engineering research that are hiring ⚙️ Federal & government partners interested in hiring UML Biomedical Engineering students for internships & jobs Employers will present a brief, non-confidential overview of their company and you can enter raffles for prizes as an attendee (must be present to win)! Save your spot: https://buff.ly/3AhIr9Q

Ready to pitch to the pros? 🎤 Apply to the Barracuda Bowl today — there are only TWO weeks left until the deadline! For this year's event, we are looking for early-stage startups with an innovative approach to point-of-care or proactive health. Similar to "Shark Tank", our panel of investors and industry experts — The Barracudas —are looking to support the next big health solutions. Explore our Areas of Interest (AOIs) more to see if your startup aligns, and apply for the chance to pitch to a panel of investors eager to help you scale. Apply by November 11th to propel your solution forward: https://buff.ly/48pYEX4

Applications for the 9th Annual Barracuda Bowl are open—but time is ticking! ⏰ With only two weeks until the deadline, now’s the moment to take your innovative healthcare solution to the next level. 🔗 - https://lnkd.in/gNr56tGw This is your chance to: 💡 Pitch to top medtech investors like Mass Medical Angels 💡 Expand your network within the M2D2 ecosystem 💡 Gain visibility among industry leaders and potential partners 💡 Discover additional opportunities in Point of Care and Proactive Health Whether you're addressing critical needs in heart, lung, blood, and sleep care—or advancing preventative and proactive health solutions—our judges want to see your vision. Ready to make an impact? Submit your application by midnight on November 11th and secure your place at the Barracuda Bowl Pitch Event in December! #HealthcareInnovation #PointofCare #ProactiveHealth #BarracudaBowl David Fogel, CPA, Kristin King-Jankiewicz, MBA, Richard Anders, Wade Shen, Glen Coppersmith

We're thrilled to announce that applications are NOW open for the 3rd cohort of the UMass LIFT Program! Running from January- April 2025, this program is designed for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers working on aging-related diseases, like Alzheimer's who are interested in growing their #entrepreneurship skills. Cohort members will receive mentorship, networking with biotech companies, the framework to finance your venture, plus a stipend and travel reimbursement. Join us in shaping the future of aging research! Learn more and apply by December 13th: https://lnkd.in/eM55yR6z

Are you looking to connect with innovators & leaders searching for new solutions in the aging space? Head to Lowell on December 5th for the 2024 Fall LIFT Presentation! This fall, a new cohort of graduates embarked on the UMass LIFT Program, an accelerator dedicated to innovations in aging and Alzheimer's disease. Now it's almost time for them to showcase their novel approaches and solutions at this event! Watch as our fellows present their groundbreaking ideas that tackle aging-related challenges. Plus, connect with investors, medical device pioneers, and industry professionals that are passionate about advancing healthcare. Join us from 4-8PM in Lowell for an insightful evening! RSVP now to reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/3AYxjyN

Join a panel of life sciences experts at Corporate Compliance For Life Science Companies on November 4th from 8-10am, hosted by N.E. Healthcare Executive Network! Industry leaders from Flagship Pioneering, Crimson Consulting, Foley Hoag LLP, and J.P. Morgan will share their personal stories and insights on establishing robust compliance frameworks to drive sustainable growth. Register now and secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3UbhgUU

Get ready! TOMORROW, President and Principal Consultant of RQMIS Barry Sands will run Part 2 of our Medtech Regulatory Considerations 101 covering the medtech regulatory process! We'll be discussing pre-clincial and clinical testing, important cybersecurity factors, and how to effectively navigate regulatory submissions. This event is made for startups and entrepreneurs, as knowledge on these processes will ensure your products will meet safety and effectiveness standards. Limited spots available! 🚨 Grab yours while you can: https://buff.ly/3YpPXIR

Our Barracuda Bowl session is TODAY at 2pm! Join us online to get the inside scoop on all-things applications, from a detailed walkthrough to strategies for a great application. Bring your questions for our team and learn how to submit an application that stands out from the competition. We hope to see you there: https://buff.ly/3C1BCtm