Join TMCi Biodesign Program! Applications will close on January 31, 2025. Apply Now!
From Problem to Product
TMC Biodesign unites the talents of innovators with diverse backgrounds to quickly bring breakthrough products to market.
TMC Biodesign at a Glance
TMC Biodesign is a full-time, paid program for entrepreneurs to create solutions for healthcare’s greatest unmet needs. Individuals are mentored by the TMC Innovation team and our expert network through a proven development process. With full immersion in the clinical experience, founders gain the fundamentals necessary to transform ideas into products, and products into new startup companies.
Download TMCi BioDesign FAQWhat makes this opportunity unique
Largest medical center in the world: Access to resources and mentorship at the Texas Medical Center. The Texas Medical Center includes prestigious institutions, such as MD Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s, Methodist, CHI St. Luke’s, UT Health, and Harris Health.
The Biodesign process: Founders are guided through a proven innovation approach, which consists of three stages: identify, invent, and implement. We also put our spin on the process to best leverage our resources and most optimally develop your startup.
Unique environment for entrepreneurs: Founders will be creating their solutions in the former Nabisco cookie factory, a community of startups, mentors, and partners in the Texas Medical Center that provides a collaborative environment for growing a new healthcare venture.
Prototyping support: We provide resources and prototyping funding for each team to iterate and get your ideas off the ground. Prototyping facilities at Johnson & Johnson Innovation’s JLABS and CDI are available to founders.
Financial support: TMC Biodesign founders will receive a stipend in addition to health benefits. Teams will also have access to seed money for early startup costs.
November 5th at 4pm- 5pm CST
December 11th at 4pm – 5pm CST
January 7th from 9am – 10am CST