pathfinder.medhealthinnovation.orgCommercialization Pathfinder – Commercialization

Pathfinder Home Network Identify Develop Regulate Protect Fund Test Market Get Help Contact Us Home Network Identify Develop Regulate Protect Fund Test Market Get Help Contact Us Taking a medical device or digital health concept all the way to market can be an exciting but complex process. The Commercialization Pathfinder makes navigating the process easier by illuminating the elements of commercialization specific to medical innovation—networking, identifying your users, development, regulation, intellectual property protection, funding, testing, and marketing—while linking entrepreneurs to educational resources and support. The stages of commercialization are not discrete or linear. Overlap and feedback intertwine the commercialization process, often preventing the journey from taking the form of a well-ordered path. So hop in and explore the pathfinder—in any order—to gain insights on the process while receiving guidance along the way. Find your path to commercialization. Taking a medical device or digital health concept all the way to market can be an exciting but complex process. The Commercialization Pathfinder, created by MedHealth , makes navigating the process easier by illuminating the elements of commercialization specific to medical innovation—design, networking, development, intellectual property protection, testing, and marketing—while linking entrepreneurs to educational resources and support. The stages of commercialization are not discrete or linear. Overlap and feedback intertwine the commercialization process, often preventing the journey from taking the form of a well-ordered path. So hop in and explore the pathfinder–in any order–to gain insights on the process while receiving guidance along the way. Network Network Building a network is key to a successful commercialization strategy Identify Identify Identify is linked to defining your userbase Develop Develop Development requires knowledge in principles all the way from marketing to manufacturing Regulate Regulate A regulatory strategy is connected with the technology’s intended use and market Protect Protect Innovators must protect the intellectual property of their technology Fund Fund A technology must deliver both cost savings and improvements to attract funding Test Test Iterative testing of a technology is imperative Market Market A technology must garner attention from users and purchasers Help Help Connect with an entrepreneurial support organization © Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved. hello@medhealthinnovation.org MedHealth is a regional collaboration connecting, convening, and educating the medical innovation ecosystem in Southeast Michigan and Southwest Ontario in order to accelerate the adoption of technologies that improve quality of care and contribute to...