MedTech Innovator

MedTech Innovator is a nonprofit global competition and accelerator based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. It focuses on supporting companies in the medical device, digital health, and diagnostic sectors. The organization aims to enhance patient outcomes by fostering the growth of businesses that contribute to the transformation of the healthcare system. Each year, MedTech Innovator showcases 100 companies that align with key themes identified through surveys of industry leaders. The accelerator's diverse portfolio includes firms involved in consumer healthcare, imaging, remote patient monitoring, clinical studies, and workflow optimization, emphasizing its commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions.

Paul Grand

CEO

Ayelet Marom Ph.D

Vice President, Programs

Past deals in Image Recognition

DermaSensor

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
DermaSensor, Inc. develops a hand-held device that uses artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions for cancer. It offers DermaSensor, a device that allows physicians and consumers to perform skin checks in physician offices and patient homes. The company’s device is also used for lesion identification, scanning, photon scattering, and algorithmic analysis. DermaSensor, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Miami, Florida.

Subtle Medical

Seed Round in 2019
Subtle Medical, Inc., a healthcare technology company, develops medical imaging software for clinical imaging centers and hospitals. Its product includes SubtleMR, an artificial intelligence-based image processing software that reduces image noise and increases image sharpness for non-contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It enables to reduce cost, imaging time, and radiation/contrast dose. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Menlo Park, California.

Darmiyan

Seed Round in 2018
Darmiyan, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of diagnostic software aimed at the early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2014, the company offers BrainSee, a Software as a Service platform that utilizes non-invasive brain MRI scans to produce detailed brain maps. This innovative tool quantifies neurodegeneration in individual brain voxels and generates a summary score reflecting brain health and the risk of cognitive decline. BrainSee operates using proprietary technology, referred to as The Virtual Microscope, which provides insights into brain cell distortion before clinical symptoms manifest. The algorithm has undergone successful third-party validation in the US and Canada, demonstrating its accuracy in predicting mild cognitive impairment. By leveraging advanced medical imaging and artificial intelligence, Darmiyan aims to enhance early diagnosis and intervention for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Arterys

Grant in 2017
Arterys Inc. is a technology company specializing in medical imaging analytics, aiming to enhance patient care through innovative solutions. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Calgary and Paris, Arterys offers a cloud-based, AI-powered platform that enables radiologists to visualize and quantify blood flow in the body. Its product lineup includes Cardio AI for cardiac imaging, Lung AI for lung analysis, Liver AI for liver diagnostics, and Chest/MSK AI for detecting various thoracic and musculoskeletal conditions. The platform is fully web-based and FDA-cleared, providing clinicians with tools for automatic and interactive reporting. Additionally, the Arterys PHI Service allows physicians to access patient data remotely, further supporting efficient medical practices.

PixelEXX Systems

Grant in 2015
PixelEXX Systems Inc. develops prototype imaging devices for diagnosing cancer. The products include nanoarrays that take images of molecular signals associated with cellular activity. PixelEXX Systems Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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