This joint initiative was created between University Lab Partners and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The International Consortium for Research, Engineering, Acceleration of Technology Excellence (I-CREATE) is designed to support startups in developing innovative diagnostic technology and medical devices to enhance the nation's readiness for public health emergencies.

ULP is partnering with the Consortium for Improving Medicine with Innovation & Technology (CIMIT) at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School and Science Exchange to establish the International Consortium for Research, Engineering, Acceleration of Technology Excellence (I-CREATE). This hub will focus on developing diagnostics and devices to detect, prevent, or respond to medical consequences that result from health security threats.

The I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge is a 6-month program will include monthly, interactive seminars covering the activities and steps to take your innovation from ideation to market launch. I-CREATE will select six teams to receive wrap-around accelerator support services. After completing the Accelerator program, each team will participate in a virtual showcase with opportunity to win a cash prize of up to $50,000 USD.

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