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Biodesign Innovation Fellows are dynamic high-performers with backgrounds in healthcare, engineering, computer science, or business. Working in multidisciplinary teams in this hands-on, full-time program, fellows learn how to identify important unmet medical needs, invent technologies to address them, and bring those products into patient care.

Applications are open through July 28, 2025.

MedTech Color members now have access to Medical Device Development: Advancing from Product to Market (MDD), an On-Demand Course by Harvard Catalyst.

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Mark your calendars to join us for BioscienceLA Week from October 14-17, 2025. Be a catalyst, be a leader, and help shape what's next.

LISC LA, in partnership with BMO, has launched Fueling Emerging Entrepreneurs (FEE)—a multi-year grant initiative and virtual pitch competition designed to support the growth and sustainability of small businesses across Los Angeles County. Eight businesses will each receive a $5,000 grant, along with access to valuable resources and community-building opportunities.

LISC and Foot Locker, Inc., are launching a fifth round of grants focused on funding nonprofit community organizations that connect youth to mentorship, education, career development and health services. Grants will range from $25,000 to $100,000.

The University System of Maryland Launch Fund is a three-year pilot program comprised of $600,000 which is being distributed by System institutions as microgrants to companies and organizations founded by students, faculty, employees, or alumni. Ventures are required to have a substantial portion of their manufacturing, service, research and development, or office space located in Maryland. Apply by June 15.

Start-up founders whose companies operate at the intersection of health, tech, and artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply to the Techstars AI Health Baltimore Accelerator powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Selected applicants will gain support and mentorship from Techstars, Johns Hopkins, and CareFirst.

Apply by June 11.

Join Milken Institute for an interactive virtual public convening, Defining the Value and ROI of Patient Engagement in Medtech Product Development, to provide public comments on a draft framework that outlines how and where patient engagement can drive impact across the total product lifecycle of medtech R&D activities—from early-stage development to post-market decisions. This convening will also feature a set of medical device and patient organization presenters sharing their experiences engaging patients in their R&D activities and describe the impact of doing so.

A new whitepaper from the founders of LeagueMed provides a practical overview of how to transform early-stage MedTech innovations into viable companies. The paper, titled “Financing the Medtech Journey: From Innovation to Commercialization,” details the foundational steps of company formation, licensing, product development, and clinical trials, as well as the funding strategies that drive growth in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health.

Stage Zero is excited to open office hours for MedTech specific founder support, which include corporate strategic partnerships, fundraising, analyzing competitive landscapes, or just founder-to-founder chats.