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MATTER selects seven caregiving startups for third Accelerating Innovation in Aging cohort

October 28, 2024

Innovators with solutions for navigating the caregiving experience or improving caregiver well-being enter four-week accelerator

October 28, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has announced the third cohort of entrepreneurs to participate in the Accelerating Innovation in Aging program, supported by RRF Foundation for Aging, Next50 and the Samuels …

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

October 24, 2024

Recently, 28 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Our new members span different areas of healthcare, from maternal health to medical devices to artificial intelligence (AI) 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

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Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest finalists

October 22, 2024

Innovators to pitch mental health solutions for the chance to win up to $35K

October 22, 2024, CHICAGO, IL — Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, have selected six finalists for the 2024 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest. The six startups innovating mental health solutions supporting …

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MATTER Startup Shoutouts: Fall 2024

October 21, 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.

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Innovations in rare cancers, according to leaders at AbbVie, Precigen and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation

October 17, 2024

Recent research has revealed that one in five cancers diagnosed in the U.S. is a rare cancer. Despite this alarming statistic, significant challenges remain in diagnosing and treating these diseases, as well as providing access to targeted therapies. Additionally, limited funding and clinical trials hinder the development of innovative solutions for rare cancers.

In a recent panel discussion …

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