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MATTER wraps up inaugural 51 Labs women’s health accelerator

April 19, 2023

Eleven menopause startups conclude program in final showcase to key stakeholders

April 19, 2023, CHICAGO — 51 Labs, MATTER’s women’s health platform, culminated its inaugural accelerator focused on advancing the development of innovations that empower and support women during their menopausal transition.

In September 2022, MATTER launched 51 Labs to address the gap in women’s health innovatio…

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April 2023: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community

April 17, 2023

In Q1 2023, 34 startups became members of the MATTER community. They join us from all over the world with innovations in digital health, medical devices, diagnostics and services. Continue reading to learn more about our newest members.

If you’re interested in joining the MATTER community, you can apply today or request more information and a member of our team will be in touch.

Meet the star…

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MATTER Startup Shoutouts: Spring 2023

April 12, 2023

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 raised more than $40 million, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.

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

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Next 51 Labs to focus on reducing maternal mortality in the U.S. with capital from Laerdal Million Lives Fund

March 17, 2023

U.S. maternal mortality spikes to highest rate in more than 60 years, affecting Black mothers the most

March 17, 2023, CHICAGO — MATTER announces the next focus area of its 51 Labs accelerator: reducing maternal mortality in the U.S. MATTER is currently recruiting corporate partners for the accelerator, which will launch later this year and will advance the development of innovations to reduce…

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MATTER and the VSP Global Innovation Center launch partnership to drive innovation in vision care

March 16, 2023

Healthcare incubator and leading vision care innovation hub join forces to address sustainability, health equity and patient experience

March 16, 2023, CHICAGO and RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and the VSP Global Innovation Center (GIC), the innovation hub at VSP Vision™, a leader in health-focused vision care, announced a new partnership…

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