Blog
Notes on medical innovation.
FDA pathways, commercialization, and funding — written for founders, researchers, and clinicians moving an idea closer to real-world impact.
Funding
SBIR and STTR Grants for Clinician-Founders
Up to $2 million in non-dilutive federal funding exists specifically for early-stage medical innovation — here's what SBIR and STTR actually require, and how they differ.
Regulatory
What Is FDA 510(k) Clearance? A Startup Guide
The regulatory pathway behind most of the medical devices you'll build for this competition — what it actually requires, and why it matters before you've written a line of your pitch deck.