MedTech Innovator

FemTherapeutics is a Montreal-based medical device company dedicated to personalizing therapeutics in women’s health. It uses artificial intelligence and patient data to design customized gynecological prosthetics, initially focusing on improving the management of Pelvic Floor Disorders.

Lattice Medical is a French medical device company focused on breast reconstruction after cancer. It designs and manufactures implantable devices that promote regeneration of autologous adipose tissue to enable natural breast reconstruction following mastectomy. The flagship implant, MATTISSE, uses 3D printing and fully biodegradable materials to provide personalized reconstruction in a single surgery, reducing operative time and invasiveness. The company aims to offer an alternative to silicone-based implants by supporting tissue regeneration rather than replacement. Founded in 2017 and based in Loos, France, Lattice Medical develops solutions to address clinical and societal needs by restoring form and function for women recovering from breast cancer.

Nanochon is developing an implantable, 3D-printed cartilage implant designed to replace damaged cartilage and promote new tissue growth in joints, with a focus on knee damage. The device combines 3D printing and a novel nanomaterial to enable on-demand, cost-effective solutions intended to restore joint function and improve outcomes for young and active patients.

The Shape Sensing Company specializes in advanced fiber optic 3D guidance technology that enables physicians to navigate medical devices within patient-specific anatomical models. Primarily focused on enhancing endovascular procedures, the company's innovative platform allows vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists to efficiently conduct approximately 2.8 million procedures annually in the United States, utilizing a proprietary 3D guidance workstation and guidewire. This technology not only aims to reduce procedure times and operational costs but also enhances patient outcomes by eliminating reliance on traditional X-ray imaging. Beyond its initial applications in medicine, The Shape Sensing Company is also poised to expand its impact across multiple industries, including aerospace, civil engineering, mining, and energy, through collaborations with various Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partners developing 3D-guided devices.

Fingy3D is a company focused on making prosthetic devices accessible to all, specifically targeting the need for finger prosthetics. Utilizing an AI scanner, Fingy3D measures the dimensions of an individual's finger to create a custom-fit prosthetic. This innovative approach allows customers to receive 3D-printed prosthetic fingers conveniently at their doorsteps, enhancing the quality of life for those in need of such devices.

EchoPixel develops advanced medical visualization software. Its flagship product, True 3D Viewer, enables real-time interactive exploration of patient-specific organs and tissues in a virtual reality environment, assisting doctors in identification, evaluation, and dissection of structures. The company also offers educational tools for medical students and intraoperative imaging support for structural heart procedures.

Invenio Imaging, Inc. is a privately held company founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California. It specializes in the development of advanced technology for non-destructive microscopic analysis of the molecular composition of tissues and various materials. The company offers a multi-modal coherent Raman scattering microscope aimed at research and development as well as medical applications. Invenio Imaging's innovative platform technology is designed to facilitate intraoperative histology by providing high-resolution imaging that allows for the examination of specimens from multiple sites within a surgical cavity. The company was established based on research conducted by Professor Sunney Xie at Harvard University and has received funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health's Small Business Innovation Research programs.

Fingy3D is a company focused on making prosthetic devices accessible to all, specifically targeting the need for finger prosthetics. Utilizing an AI scanner, Fingy3D measures the dimensions of an individual's finger to create a custom-fit prosthetic. This innovative approach allows customers to receive 3D-printed prosthetic fingers conveniently at their doorsteps, enhancing the quality of life for those in need of such devices.

ImmersiveTouch Inc., established in Chicago, Illinois in 2005, specializes in developing, installing, and managing virtual reality simulators for medical training and patient engagement. The company's core offering is a high-fidelity immersive surgical simulator, housed within an 'immersive pod', which enables surgeons to interact with realistic 3D computer-generated anatomical models using haptic instrument replicas. This system provides lifelike visual, tactile, and audio sensations, facilitating skill development and pre-operative planning across various medical specialties such as core surgery skills, neurological surgery, spine, and ophthalmology. Additionally, ImmersiveTouch has expanded its offerings to include AI-driven digital surgery platforms, the Ikshana XR platform, which provides clinicians with data insights to enhance decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and optimize surgical resource allocation.

Deneb Medical develops a laser-based robotic surgery system and a robotic platform for use in neurosurgery, craniofacial and head and neck surgery, urology, and general surgery. The system uses optical and photonic techniques for tissue ablation and includes three-dimensional visualization, augmented reality guidance, and robotic assistance to enable more accurate, efficient, and minimally invasive procedures, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Inbrace is a medical device company focused on revolutionizing orthodontic treatment with its innovative device that aligns teeth discreetly behind the teeth. This system utilizes patented self-guiding technology to apply continuous forces, allowing for gentle teeth correction while minimizing discomfort and reducing the frequency of dental visits compared to traditional methods. Inbrace aims to enhance patient confidence and satisfaction by addressing common concerns associated with orthodontic treatment. The company incorporates digital treatment planning, computer modeling, and direct digital manufacturing to provide a scalable, personalized solution that meets the diverse needs of orthodontic patients. With its FDA registration, Inbrace is positioned to disrupt the orthodontics market and drive practice growth for dental clinicians.

Mighty Oak Medical is focused on developing innovative medical devices with a specific emphasis on spinal surgery. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Colorado, the company has created a unique spine technology known as FIREFLY. This technology leverages a patient's 3D imaging data and employs 3D printing to produce custom surgical guides that facilitate optimal screw placement during complex spinal procedures. By providing affordable and disposable options for surgical navigation, Mighty Oak Medical aims to enhance surgical outcomes while maintaining a patient-centered approach. The company's offerings also include customized pre-surgical plans and patient-specific guides, ensuring that each instrumented level is tailored to the individual needs of the patient.

Founded in 2012 by a prosthetist and orthopaedic surgeon, LIM Innovations specializes in innovative prosthetic socket solutions. Utilizing unconventional design methods borrowed from action sports industries and advanced materials, the company aims to enhance functional outcomes and efficiency for amputees.