Moving from an idea for a new or improved therapy or diagnostic from a concept to a prototype is the first step of product innovation - and it is challenging but very common and manageable. The University of Minnesota offers scientific, engineering, and design resources to speed your product testing and development. The process is data focused, process and project budget managed, and results oriented.
Neuromodulation Science:
With over 80 different researchers in neuromodulation, and hundreds more in complementary fields, the University can assist you in further investigation, testing, and development of new neuromodulation ideas or design concepts. Through our UMN clinical collaborators we also have opportunities to assist with capturing the clinical data useful for refining and improving your existing neuromodulation products as well.
Please see our Resources page for more information on University researchers and centers.
Contact Dwight Nelson for further information.
Medical Device Innovation and Development:
The Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center (MDC) combines a variety of disciplines with an entrepreneurial focus. The MDC process facilitates development of new therapy concepts including using capabilities such as:
- innovation and engineering
- education and training
- outreach and ecosystem engagement
Through their Innovation Collaborations, (IC), the MDC works with companies to solve their unmet needs when it comes to medical device development. Additionally, they can assist you with regulatory reimbursement and product liability resources.
Contact Greg Peterson for more information.
Further Resources:
Check our Resources page to learn about more resources that may be helpful at the concept phase.