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

Bloom Standard (Roseville, MN) – Bloom Standard is deploying the first self-driving pediatric ultrasound to earlier diagnose heart and lung conditions in primary care, remote and under-resourced areas.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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