I-CREATE: The Accelerator Hub for Medical Device and Diagnostics

Attention all biotechs developing solutions for infectious diseases and CBRN threats: This is a great opportunity from VITAL – A BARDA BAN Hub to derisk your academic project or startup and become more fundable 💪🏽. Increase your ability to get non-dilutive and equity funding… Apply now!

It was so great to see our I-CREATE alumni shining at HLTH USA in Las Vegas last week! Watching them showcase their innovations on such a big stage was truly inspiring.

⏰ 1 week to go! Don’t miss your chance to learn about ReadyDetect, the $10M prize competition from BARDA and ULP accelerating next-generation antigen-based diagnostics. 📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Join Seila S., PhD (BARDA) and Stephanie Chan, PhD (ULP) to hear about eligibility, program structure, and how to get involved — plus a live Q&A! 👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03PLmD10

What an incredible first BARDA Hub Day in Boston! 💡✨   Innovators from across the BARDA Accelerator Network (BAN) came together to showcase cutting-edge diagnostics, devices, and digital health technologies through engaging pitches, posters, and a thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of public health needs.   The energy, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas in the room truly reflected the innovative spirit driving this community forward. We’re so grateful to have been part of this milestone event and excited to continue accelerating the future of health innovation together. 🚀   A huge thank you to our fellow BARDA BAN hubs: PARATUS (MATTER), Spark for Innovation and Creativity, VANGUARD (BioTools Innovator), and VITAL – A BARDA BAN Hub for making this such an inspiring and impactful day!

Join us to learn about ReadyDetect, a $10M prize competition from BARDA and ULP aimed at accelerating the development of next-generation antigen-based diagnostics. Discover how your innovation could stand out as a winner and take a major step toward advancing impactful, accessible diagnostic solutions. 📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025 🕙10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT Hear from Seila S., PhD (BARDA) and Stephanie Chan, PhD (ULP) about eligibility, program structure, and how to get involved. Plus a live Q&A to answer your questions. 👉 Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03N_xv20

Thanks so much to Gary Lu, CPA for participating in our panel discussion and providing insights on the financial perspective of developing LFA products. For more information about the ReadyDetect Competition, visit the website: https://lnkd.in/eVzQVVG6 Stephanie Chan, PhD, University Lab Partners

Thank you to our incredible panelists for leading an engaging discussion at the ReadyDetect Launch Breakfast! The event brought together innovators, researchers, and public health leaders to explore the future of rapid diagnostics and the impact of innovation on public health preparedness. Our panel shared valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities in advancing next-generation diagnostic technologies, from commercialization pathways to collaboration across sectors. A special thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and sparking meaningful conversation: 🎤 Christopher Strohsahl, CEO, Drummond Scientific Company 🎤 Gary Lu, CPA, CFO, Biomerica, Inc. 🎤 Tej Patel, President, Fluxergy We also want to extend our gratitude to Charla Triplett for expertly moderating the panel and to Stephanie Chan, PhD for introducing the ReadyDetect program and setting the stage for an inspiring discussion. For more information about this program and initiative, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eVzQVVG6

Join us at the 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗔 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗕𝗔𝗡) 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 – a unique gathering to showcase our portfolio of startups, and bring together our network of investors and leaders driving innovation in health security. 📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 The Foundry, Cambridge, MA Organized by VITAL and co-hosted by SPARK, this showcase spotlights breakthrough technologies and cutting-edge solutions from every BAN Hub portfolio, ranging from diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health, enabling technologies and pediatric solutions – all supporting medical countermeasures, and emergency preparedness. Come meet the startups, explore their achievements, and connect with the people shaping the future of health innovation. 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to see what happens when innovation meets purpose: https://luma.com/jmpu8xzh Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), BioTools Innovator, I-CREATE (University Lab Partners), Paratus (MATTER), SPARK for Innovations in Pediatrics Hub

Applications for the I-CREATE Accelerator close 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪, September 30th at 11:59 PM PT. This is your last chance to apply and be considered for our second cohort of medical device and diagnostic innovators. Don’t miss the opportunity to access expert mentorship, resources, and investor connections to accelerate your startup’s growth. 🚀 👉 Submit your application before it closes: https://lnkd.in/g56HpkFR

Calling all diagnostic innovators! I-CREATE: The Accelerator Hub for Medical Device and Diagnostics, in partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), has launched The ReadyDetect: Next-Generation Diagnostics Competition. This $10 million competition calls on diagnostics researchers and developers worldwide to accelerate the development of high-performance antigen tests. 💡 Concept Stage: Up to 10 winners will receive $100K each 🏆 Prototype Stage: Up to 3 winners may receive $3M each 📆 Final concept deadline: January 15, 2026 If you’re working in diagnostics or infectious disease, this is your opportunity to make a global impact. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eVzQVVG6 #Diagnostics #Innovation #HealthTech #BARDA #AntigenTesting #PublicHealth