Plug and Play Warsaw’s Medtech Expo will be 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 5 at Grace College’s Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
Registering for the event is free, but must be done in advance at http://bit.ly/42C3NdP
The Expo offers a platform for industry professionals to connect with innovative startups, including those graduating from Plug and Play Medtech's Batch 2 accelerator program. This event serves as both a celebration of their achievements and a showcase of their cutting-edge technologies, providing attendees with a firsthand look at the future of Medtech, according to a provided news release.
In addition to celebrating the accomplishments of this cohort of Medtech startups, the Expo will bring together thought leaders for remarks and a panel discussion exploring trends, opportunities, and challenges in Medtech and Healthcare.
Drew Flamm, Grace College president, and Jim Lancaster, Zimmer Biomet senior vice president and head of global product development, will speak.
The panel discussion titled "The Evolving Landscape of MedTech and Healthcare in 2025: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward" will include insights from Cristina Piecuch, Zimmer Biomet director of new product development; Jillian Turner, IU LAB vice president for strategy and operations; and Liz Wiederhold, Paragon Medical senior program manager.
Attendees will experience the future of Medtech firsthand as they witness pitch presentations and engage with demo tables hosted by Plug and Play's Batch 2 startups. Following the presentations, a networking reception featuring community vendors will provide opportunity for collaboration and connection.
"Our upcoming expo in Warsaw truly embodies the Plug and Play ethos," said Brandon Noll, Plug and Play director, Indiana. "It's about showcasing cutting-edge innovation and bringing together a diverse community of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations to collaborate and drive progress. This event is open to all who share our passion for building the future, and we're excited to welcome everyone to experience the excitement of the Plug and Play ecosystem."
Plug and Play Medtech’s corporate and strategic partners will be highlighted at the event, including:
• Zimmer Biomet, Anchor Corporate Partner
• OrthoPediatrics, Corporate Partner
• Paragon Medical, Corporate Partner
• Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), Partner
• Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Partner
• Launch FIshers, Partner
The Batch 2 startups pitching include:
• Ateios Systems
• BRINTER INC
• Dimension Inx
• Indus
• Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions
• Magsorbeo Biomedical
• SDIP Innovations
• Surge
• Trace Orthopedics
Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies, the release states. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, they’re present in over 60 locations across five continents. They offer corporate innovation programs and help their corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. They also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where they’ve invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal and Rappi.
For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/