CNYBAC offers 2023 Medical Device Innovation Challenge

Nov. 14, 2022, 10:49 a.m.

Quinn King and Alec Gillinder in professional attir pose for a photo
Quinn King and Alec Gillinder, co-founders of MedUX, participating in the CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge, co-founders of MedUX, participating in the CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge

The Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) is now accepting applications starting January 1, 2023 for its 2023 Medical Device Innovation Challenge The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.

Syracuse University faculty, staff and students are invited to apply if they are working on a product, service or technology related to medical devices. LaunchPad students have participated in the past, and have even won the challenge.  We encourage you to learn more.

The CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge is a six-month mentorship / network expansion / resource rich program for early stage innovators.  MDIC accepts 5 teams to participate in the annual program.  To date, 33 teams have graduated from the program and have amassed milestone achievements during and following their participation. The MDIC serves as a complement from and a pipeline to other incubation/acceleration programs: 

Applications are accepted January 1 through March 31 each year and are reviewed through a due diligence process performed by The Innovation Law Center, Syracuse University with teams selected by the MDIC Review Committee.  The program starts August 1 (some teams receive early commercialization research in advance of program start by The Innovation Law Center).  

Teams may participate virtually or on-site. If on-site, teams can elect to work at no cost in during the six-month program in the CNYBAC Creation Garage, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY.  All selected teams can utilize this facility at any point during the program.  

CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge (MDIC) Two-step Application Process

Step 1:  Confirm Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must meet all of the following:

Step 2:  Complete Application/Submit by March 31:  MDIC Application

Program details:

CNYBAC, Upstate Medical University’s Concept to Commercialization Virtual Series also provides information-rich workshops through July, 2023 (free/virtual/some provide Certificates of Attendance for recertification programs). These programs are open to all innovators and researchers, not just members of the Medical Innovation Device Challenge.

Concept to Commercialization spring dates are here:

Upcoming Biotech Innovation Ecosystem Events:

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