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MATTER launches new funding opportunities for entrepreneurs

October 15, 2025

These three programs, part of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, will help U.S. public health preparedness.

October 15, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced the launch of three new initiatives under the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator-BARDA Accelerator Network Hub for Digital Health, expanding opportunities for startups develo…

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MATTER’s next chapter: a new home for healthcare innovation

October 8, 2025

Looking forward to MATTER’s next 10 years

MATTER was founded 10 years ago to accelerate the pace of change of healthcare. Our thesis was — and still is — that the more we can foster collaborations between entrepreneurs and industry leaders, the faster we can advance healthcare innovation.

Over the last 10 years, MATTER has incubated more than 1,000 healthcare and life sciences startups. Our m…

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How healthcare leaders can build AI confidence and culture

October 2, 2025

Healthcare organizations are navigating a crowded and confusing AI landscape. Recent reports show 95 percent of corporate AI pilots fail, and many executives see little return. Yet pioneers like Kaiser Permanente are showing what’s possible with careful governance and system-wide strategy.

We sat down with Justin Massa, founder of Remix Partners and AI expert, to talk about what leaders should…

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Three startups awarded $20K in Paratus Digital Health Accelerator final showcase

September 30, 2025

Ad Astra Diagnostics, Omphalos Lifesciences and Shaddari Inc. have each been awarded $20,000 following Paratus Digital Health Accelerator’s final showcase.

The three startups — part of the first two cohorts of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator — were selected for pioneering digital health solutions to support public health preparedness. Each cohort participated in a 10-week virtual accele…

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AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator named Top 100 finalist for 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards

September 29, 2025

September 29, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — The AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator, launched by the AbbVie Foundation in partnership with MATTER, has been selected as one of the top 100 finalists for the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region across all organization sizes, sectors and industries.

The AbbVie Founda…

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