ZeroTo510

ZeroTo510 is a Memphis-based accelerator program established in 2012, focusing on supporting medical device and healthcare technology startups. The program offers mentorship-driven guidance, resources, and seed funding up to $150,000 to help participants refine their business models and navigate the regulatory process towards FDA's 510(k) premarket notification.

Danielle Gore

Accelerator Director

Past deals in Tennessee

EndoShunt

Seed Round in 2022
EndoShunt Medical is a Nashville, Tennessee-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in developing medical devices for targeted hemorrhage control in emergency situations. The company has created a device designed to shunt blood past hemorrhaging vessels endovascularly, allowing surgeons to perform definitive repairs while maintaining blood flow. This innovative approach aims to enhance patient outcomes during critical medical emergencies by providing effective hemorrhage management.

Winter Innovations

Seed Round in 2019
Winter Innovations is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based startup founded in 2018 that focuses on developing medical devices aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in orthopedic care. The company is in the process of launching EasyWhip, a patent-pending suturing needle specifically designed for orthopedic ligament and tendon reconstruction surgery. This innovative device seeks to simplify and standardize the whip stitching technique, offering advantages such as ease of use, speed, stability, and versatility. Through these improvements, Winter Innovations aims to help surgeons perform orthopedic reconstruction procedures more efficiently and consistently.

Hera Health Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Hera Health Solutions specializes in developing biodegradable drug delivery implants. Its flagship product, Eucontra, is a biodegradable contraceptive arm implant that resorbs into the body as the generic contraceptive hormone is released.

PATH EX

Venture Round in 2017
PATH EX develops a proprietary technology for extracorporeal blood cleansing, focusing on treating sepsis by selectively removing intact bacteria and toxins from human blood. This innovative approach aims to reduce diagnostic times, treatment costs, readmission rates, and sepsis-related deaths.

SOMAVAC Medical Solutions

Seed Round in 2016
SOMAVAC Medical Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Memphis, Tennessee, that specializes in enhancing post-operative care. Founded in 2016, the company develops innovative solutions aimed at improving recovery outcomes for patients undergoing various surgical procedures, particularly those at risk of seroma complications, such as breast surgeries and abdominoplasty. SOMAVAC Medical's flagship product, the SOMAVAC 100, is a sustained vacuum system designed to facilitate the removal of fluids and maintain tissue adhesion during recovery. By focusing on the challenges associated with surgical drains and fluid accumulation, SOMAVAC Medical Solutions aims to optimize the healing process and improve the overall patient experience following surgery.

Cast21

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2015, Cast21 specializes in developing innovative medical orthopedic products. Its flagship product is a waterproof and breathable cast designed for fracture and joint care, allowing patients to maintain hygiene without compromising healing. The company's unique design also accommodates electronic therapies to potentially reduce recovery time.

SweetBio

Pre Seed Round in 2015
SweetBio, Inc. is a medical device company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative wound care solutions. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, SweetBio specializes in bioengineering membranes that incorporate medical-grade Manuka honey, which aids in healing and combating bacterial infections associated with various types of wounds, including surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic ulcers. The company aims to revolutionize wound care by offering absorbable membranes that enhance the efficacy of treatments for both chronic and acute wounds, thereby improving patient outcomes for medical practitioners.

Blood Monitoring Solutions

Seed Round in 2014
Blood Monitoring Solutions, Inc. is a Memphis, Tennessee-based company that specializes in developing innovative blood monitoring systems aimed at reducing blood wastage. The company has created a smart blood transport system that enables blood banks to proactively monitor the temperature and presence of each blood unit. This data-driven technology ensures that blood is maintained within the correct temperature range, thereby preventing spoilage and enhancing patient safety. By improving the management of blood supplies, Blood Monitoring Solutions not only helps hospitals preserve blood for longer periods but also contributes to cost reductions in healthcare settings.

Compression Kinetics

Seed Round in 2014
Compression Kinetics, Inc., based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializes in the design and development of innovative medical devices, particularly advanced compression sleeves. These devices utilize shape memory alloy to generate a pressure wave that enhances circulation, reduces peripheral edema, and helps prevent blood clots. The company is at the forefront of wearable technology, transforming clinically proven compression therapy into sleek and affordable solutions. By improving recovery times and athletic performance, Compression Kinetics aims to provide athletes with the tools to enhance their performance, making high-quality compression therapy accessible to a broader audience within the growing athletic compression apparel market.

Better Walk

Seed Round in 2013
Better Walk Inc. is an innovative company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the design and development of crutches. Founded in 2013, the company aims to enhance the traditional crutch design by alleviating pressure from the underarm area and minimizing direct force on the wrist of users. The organization emphasizes continuous innovation, recognizing the need for advancements in even the most established technologies. Better Walk gained early support through the Zero To 510 accelerator program in Memphis, Tennessee, which facilitated its initial funding. Since relocating to Atlanta in late 2014, the company has focused on refining its flagship product, the Better Walk crutch, and is preparing for its production and launch.

Health & Bliss

Seed Round in 2013
Health & Bliss Inc. is a medical device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializing in the design, patenting, and sale of innovative medical products and diagnostic tests. The company has developed Strep Test Anywhere, a point-of-care device that enables testing for multiple infections, including strep throat, influenza A/B, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and several others, directly at the patient's location. This technology aims to eliminate barriers to effective healthcare by providing rapid and affordable testing solutions, ensuring accurate results without the need for a doctor's visit. By addressing key concerns such as time and cost, Health & Bliss seeks to empower patients and healthcare providers alike.

Restore Medical Solutions

Series A in 2012
Restore Medical Solutions, Inc., established in 2012 and based in Memphis, Tennessee, specializes in manufacturing modular sterilization tray systems for hospitals and surgery centers. Their products aim to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs), enhance safety, and improve productivity within the healthcare industry by minimizing the risk of contamination from medical instruments.

Urova Medical

Seed Round in 2012
Urova Medical Inc. is a urological device company based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on developing innovative solutions to address stress urinary incontinence in women. Founded in 2012, the company emerged from a project by undergraduate biomedical engineers at Johns Hopkins University, where its technology was refined with guidance from leading physicians at one of the top urological centers in the United States. Urova Medical collaborates with urologists, gynecologists, and clinical researchers to create effective and safe treatments for this condition. The company has also participated in the Zeroto510 Accelerator program, which supports health-focused startups in the region.
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