The energy at the UMassM2D2 200K Challenge Pitch-Off was palpable—a true celebration of innovation and creativity!

Our VP of Business Development Jeffrey Champagne hosted a captivating fireside chat with Ibraheem Badejo, PhD, MLS from Johnson & Johnson. Together, they delved deep into the intricacies of healthcare entrepreneurship, offering invaluable insights and igniting inspiration among attendees.

Among the exceptional innovators, one company shone particularly bright: AIRS! Their pioneering approach to oxygen therapy monitoring left a lasting impression. Congratulations to Valerie Obenchain and the outstanding AIRS team!

To all the finalists — Akeyna, Armor Medical Inc, Calliope Biophysics, Cellens Inc, EndoShunt Medical, Ergami Endoscopy, GenAssist, INIA Biosciences, KiraGen Bio, Lilypad Health, LybraBio, Neuraura, Nucyrna Therapeutics, and Relavo Medical — your commitment to innovation is truly inspiring. We just can't wait to see what you do next.