Olympus, a global technology leader in designing and delivering innovative solutions for medical and surgical procedures, among other core businesses, announced today its partnership with MedTech Innovator, the premier accelerator in the medical technology industry. MedTech Innovator matches healthcare industry leaders with innovative early-stage and emerging growth medtech companies for mentorship and support. This partnership underscores Olympus' commitment to innovation in medical technology.
"We understand that innovation in medical technology is not only critical, but also plays an essential role in healthcare," says Todd Usen, president of the Medical Systems Group at Olympus. "Olympus is excited to partner with MedTech Innovator to identify and assist emerging companies around the world to ultimately improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs and enhance quality of life for patients."
"At MedTech Innovator, we have a proven track record of identifying the most promising medical technology and digital health startups from around the world that possess the key assets and potential to improve outcomes and deliver value to the healthcare system," says Paul Grand, founder and CEO of MedTech Innovator. "We are privileged to work with Olympus to improve the lives of patients by providing innovators with the expertise and guidance they most need at a critical stage in their development."
Olympus will work directly with select companies and will also provide financial support to MedTech Innovator. Here is the full list of this year's Showcase companies.
Olympus joins founding sponsors Johnson & Johnson and RCT Ventures, and annual program partners and sponsors AdvaMed, Amgen, Baxter Healthcare, BD, BTG, EdgeOne Medical, Grant Thornton, Health+Commerce, HOYA Corporation, MedTech Strategist, Nipro Corporation, Nordson Medical, Ximedica, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.