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Creating a Medical Hub in Houston

At CDI @ TMC, we create an environment that drives innovation and accelerates the journey from concept to commercialization. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to fast-track the development of groundbreaking medical devices by offering rapid prototyping and specialized equipment for both early and mid-stage projects. With dedicated spaces for prototyping and testing, we provide a comprehensive, real-world environment where devices can be developed, refined, and tested—all within close proximity to the Texas Medical Center’s world-class clinical resources.


The Space

  • Private and Shared Offices, Work Stations and Benches
  • Electronics and Mechanical Testing Wet Lab
  • 3D Printing Lab
  • Dissection Lab
  • Chemical Lab
  • VR prototyping Suite
  • Tools and Consumable Cabinet
  • Prototyping Machine Shop run By Machinist
  • Conference Room
  • Shared Kitchen and Break Area
  • Programming and Events
  • Med Tech Entrepreneurship Leadership Experience

The Community

At the Center for Device Innovation @ TMC, the real strength lies in its dynamic and collaborative community. Beyond state-of-the-art facilities and resources, this vibrant network of entrepreneurs, startups, and experts fosters an environment where ideas, knowledge, and insights flow freely. The CDI @ TMC community encourages open communication and facilitates cross-disciplinary partnerships, driving innovation and accelerating progress in the medical device field. Tenants benefit from a supportive ecosystem of like-minded individuals, seasoned advisors, and industry leaders, creating an inspiring space where creativity thrives, challenges are solved, and success is achieved.


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Companies at CDI @ TMC

Acusurgeon’s mission is to develop intuitive, precise, rapid platform technologies, devices, methods, systems for minimally invasive surgeons focusing on minimizing surgical time, and maximizing patient accessibility and outcomes.

Bairitone is building a scalable diagnostic system for sleep apnea anatomy utilizing a home-use wearable, passive Sonar technology, & AI techniques

Cardiost is engineering next-generation mechanical circulatory support devices specifically designed to treat patients with late-stage Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), addressing the unmet need for durable, physiologically targeted intervention.

Contrario Medical a preclinical stage medical device company focused in the rapidly growing Assisted Reproductive Technology space.

Corveus Medical is developing a catheter-based solution that treats congestive heart failure by performing a single denervation procedure.

Fluens Medical is developing a minimally-invasive implantable device to address ascites, a life-threatening complication of advanced liver disease.

Merge helps early-stage medical device technology get traction and advance toward clinical use by streamlining development activities to overcome first stages of commercialization.

Motif Neurotech is a cutting-edge neurotechnology company focused on developing implantable brain stimulators to treat neurological disorders. Their innovative solutions aim to transform the landscape of brain health by providing targeted, effective therapies that improve patients’ quality of life.

M&S Biotics developed an autonomous IoT solution to detect, track, count, and locate surgical items within the operating room in real-time. This effectively automates the surgical counting process while providing downstream analytics regarding instrument utilization.

MS Pen is a tech bio company commercializing AI-powered molecular devices to guide surgical decision-making and treatment options for patients with cancer.

In stroke, time is brain. NeuraStasis is driven by its mission to improve stroke care by developing novel neurostimulation technologies that provide protection and enhance recovery in stroke survivors.

Noleus Technologies is dedicated to advancing post-surgery outcomes by reducing swelling. Our pioneering product targets postoperative ileus, setting a new standard with proprietary technology that expedites bowel function recovery after abdominal surgery.

OptiLung is redesigning ECMO with a 3D-printed, clot-resistant device to make life-saving lung support safer and more accessible.

OrganVive is a pioneering medical technology company dedicated to transforming organ transplantation through advanced ex vivo organ preservation platforms.

Prana Thoracic (Houston, TX) – Prana Thoracic is dedicated to developing solutions for the detection and intervention of early-stage lung cancer. They are developing the first minimally invasive, tissue-sparing nodulectomy tool for early interception of suspicious pulmonary nodules.

Previze.AI develops PathFRAX, an AI tool that predicts spinal fractures in cancer patients early, enabling preventive care and better outcomes.

Taurus Vascular (Houston, TX) is pioneering a new era of aortic aneurysm treatment. At Taurus Vascular, we are developing a catheter-based technology aimed at improving endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) by providing a comprehensive solution for endoleak treatment and prevention, ultimately reducing complications and improving long-term patient outcomes.

TYBR Orthopedic surgeons prioritize speed and efficiency. Our hydrogel offers quick, reliable, cost-effective solutions for post-op recovery, safeguarding soft tissue structures, reducing pain, enhancing functionality, and expediting full recovery.

We are Vivifi Medical, a MedTech startup located in Houston TX. Our revolutionary minimally invasive treatment addresses Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) through a laparoscopic approach by connecting two blood vessels. Our mission is to surpass the current standard of care and restore freedom, independence, and quality of life to all patients living with BPH.

Partnerships

Center for Device Innovation: Memorial Hermann Innovation Hub

Center for Device Innovation (CDI) at the Texas Medical Center has partnered with Memorial Hermann to launch an initiative aimed at cultivating an Innovator Mindset across the Memorial Hermann Health System. This collaboration connects one of Houston’s largest healthcare providers with the Texas Medical Center’s robust innovation ecosystem, offering clinicians, staff, and researchers a structured pathway to bring breakthrough ideas from concept to potential commercialization.

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