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MATTER startup shoutouts: Summer 2024

July 17, 2024

Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups secured funding, fostered impactful partnerships, received FDA approval and more.

There’s no shortage of good news to celebrate in the MATTER community. Learn more about our collective accomplishments below.

Six …

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MATTER and Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation announce 2024 cohort for the Future HealthTech Leaders Innovation Challenge

July 16, 2024

July 15, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and the Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation (HERIF), dedicated to advancing person-centered care, are pleased to announce the 2024 Future HealthTech Leaders Innovation Challenge cohort.

In hopes of empowering the next generation of healthtech innovators, HERIF and MATTER announced a …

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MATTER and VSP Vision announce inaugural cohort for VSP Vision Innovation Challenge

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024, CHICAGO, IL, and RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and VSP Vision™, the leader in delivering access to health-focused vision care, today announced the inaugural cohort of startups selected to participate in the VSP Vision Innovation Challenge, a global competition that seeks to explore solutions to enhance the patient experience in …

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Summer 2024: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community

July 12, 2024

Recently, 14 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Our new members span different areas of healthcare, from maternal healthcare to medical devices and more.

If you’re interested in joining the MATTER community, you can learn more about our membership options here. You can also view our innovation challenges here.

Meet the startups

Arithmedics — Cupertino, California…

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success stories

Startup Spotlight: Cylinder

July 10, 2024

Bill Snyder, founder and CEO of Cylinder, discusses the future of digestive healthcare accessibility and the power of holistic branding.

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, Cylinder stands out as a beacon of innovation and compassion. Founded by Bill Snyder, Cylinder is revolutionizing digestive health with its commitment to providing convenient, personalized and affordable care. With g…

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