Texas Tech Innovators Enter the Innosphere Ventures’ Regional Life Sciences Incubator
Texas Tech University Office of Research & Innovation's Innovation Hub has long been a beacon for cutting-edge research and the entrepreneurial spirit, nurturing a diverse array of startups poised to revolutionize their respective fields. Among these promising ventures, four startups—MobilityZ Health, 3 CulinaryMed Docs, New American Fabric, and Nami Diagnostics—are making waves as they join the prestigious Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences Incubator. This milestone marks a significant step forward in their journey, promising enhanced resources, mentorship, and opportunities for groundbreaking advancements.
Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences Incubator
The Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences Incubator is a renowned partnership for innovation funded by the NSF Build Back Better program facilitates the collaboration between 9 partner institutions across 6 states. Following a rigorous selection process, 36 life sciences startups were selected to participate in the 9 month long program.
“Texas Tech University and the West Texas region are well-positioned for technology-based economic development, and we're excited to partner with the Innovation Hub to support its mission of fostering innovative technologies and to work with its outstanding faculty entrepreneurs and licensing managers,” said Kevin Noble, Life Sciences Director at Innosphere Ventures. “Innosphere is enjoying working with four life sciences startup companies from Texas Tech that are going through Innosphere’s Regional Life Sciences Incubator Program this year, and they’re making impressive strides in advancing their technologies to commercialization and turning their startups into successful businesses.”
The inclusion of MobilityZ Health, 3 CulinaryMed Docs, New American Fabric, and Nami Diagnostics in the Innosphere Ventures Regional Life Sciences Incubator is a testament to the innovative prowess and potential of the Innovation Hub’s startups. Each team brings a unique vision and groundbreaking technology to the table, promising significant contributions to their respective fields.
MobilityZ Health: Revolutionizing Mobility for All
MobilityZ Health is an online platform enabling orthopedic specialists and primary care physicians to remotely screen, diagnose, and monitor patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Utilizing proprietary software, it supports decision-making through telehealth capabilities and automated screening tests.
"Our team is enthusiastic about being part of the 2024 cohort at Innosphere Venture's Regional Life Sciences Incubator. We aim to revolutionize the healthcare industry with our innovative injury analysis technology, MobilityZ Health (Parent Company: Humans In Space Inc.),” shares Sucheshna Patil, Founder and CEO of MobilityZ Health. “The incubator will help us conduct initial pilots and product market fit analyses to support our transition to the market and accessibility of our product to Musculoskeletal Injury Care providers."
3 CulinaryMed Docs: Bridging Nutrition and Medicine
3 CulinaryMed Docs is at the forefront of a transformative approach to healthcare, combining culinary arts with medical science to promote wellness through nutrition. Founded by Texas Tech faculty, 3 CulinaryMed Docs’s app, SAM, is equipped with customized recipes, meal plans, nutrition education.
“I know we have so much to be grateful for. Having the Innovation Hub’s support and being accepted into the Innosphere Incubator is beyond what we could imagine,” shares Dr. Shannon Galyean, Chief Technology Officer of 3 CulinaryMed Docs. “It will be what takes us across the finish line and gets us to market. We are so excited to have this opportunity provided to us by the Innovation Hub. We are not sure what we’d do without all the support and guidance through these programs!”
The incubator’s focus on life sciences aligns perfectly with their mission, providing fertile ground for innovation and outreach. This collaboration is set to enhance their ability to deliver nutritious solutions that can significantly improve people’s health.
New American Fabric: Bacteria-Fighting, Tissue-Friendly Textiles
New American Fabric is pioneering the next generation of health-focused fabrics. Their selenium fabric technology can be covalently attached to cotton and then can catalytically generate superoxide radicals that kill bacteria without harming tissue.
The team, launched through the seventh cohort of the Accelerator Program, is a TTUHSC-TTU joint project/venture led by Dr. Phat Tran, Dr. Ted Reid, Dr. Nouredine Abidi, and Dr. Nick Bergfeld.
“Over the year, New American Fabric (NAF) will benefit from the program's extensive networks in the life sciences space,” said Nicholas Bergfeld, Chief Marketing Officer of New American Fabric. “By the end of the program, NAF aims to complete its first private fundraise, license the technology to an apparel partner, and establish an R&D partnership for completion of an FDA 510(k) approval for the technology as a medical bandage product. We're already hitting milestones on each of these goals thanks to the incubator and its talented team.”
Nami Diagnostics: Early Detection for Better Health Outcomes
Nami Diagnostics, a startup team made of TTU faculty and alumni, is revolutionizing the field of medical diagnostics with their innovative approach to early detection of life-threatening sepsis. Their proprietary technology uses advanced biomarkers and AI to identify sepsis at its earliest stages, significantly improving treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.
Participation in the Innosphere Ventures Incubator equips Nami Diagnostics with the critical resources needed to advance their research and bring their diagnostic tool to market. The incubator’s extensive network of healthcare professionals and investors will be instrumental in their quest to revolutionize medical diagnostics, offering hope for millions through early and accurate sepsis detection.
With the robust support of the incubator, these startups are well-positioned to make a profound impact on society, driving advancements that will shape the future of healthcare, sustainability, and beyond.