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LaunchPort Resident Nanochon Announces Health Canada Approval for First in Human Investigation

Jul 10, 2025

Nanochon (https://www.nanochon.com/), a Baltimore-based orthopedic device biotech company developing an implant for treating articular cartilage defects in the knee, is thrilled to announce that it was granted Health Canada Approval for their first in human clinical trial. Nanochon is the first company to join LaunchPort’s Advanced Manufacturing Facility, which received recent support from Maryland’s Build […]

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Governor Moore Announces Recipients of 2025 “Build Our Future Grants” – LaunchPort Expanding Advanced Manufacturing

Jun 10, 2025

Maryland Awards $6.95M in Build Our Future Grants, Supporting Innovation in Key Tech Sectors   Governor Wes Moore announced today that the Maryland Department of Commerce has awarded 10 grants totaling $6.95 million through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program. These grants support infrastructure development in eligible technology sectors. LaunchPort received $700,000 in matching […]

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LaunchPort Managing Partner Presents at Select USA Baltimore Investment Summit

Jun 4, 2025

See Bob’s comments here: Bob Storey | Baltimore Region Investment Summit 2025 #SelectUSA LaunchPort’s Managing Partner, Bob Storey, spoke at the Greater Baltimore Committee’s Baltimore Region Investment Summit on May 15, 2025, emphasizing Baltimore and Maryland’s pivotal role in the medtech ecosystem. He also outlined LaunchPort’s initiatives as the region’s primary hub for medtech innovation, […]

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Mid-Atlantic NeuroQuantum Initiative Aims for NSF Engine Grant

Apr 24, 2025

Published in Baltimore Business Journal – April 24, 2005 (Matt Hooke) Some of Maryland’s most prominent science institutions are teaming up to pursue $160 million to establish a research hub focused on neuroscience, in what could be a rare opportunity to win federal money after President Donald Trump’s far-reaching budget cuts.The University of Maryland, College […]

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I95 Business Magazine Features LaunchPort in February 2025 Issue

Feb 5, 2025

Jon Munshaw of I95 Business Magazine sat down with Bob Storey, Managing Partner at LaunchPort, to discuss the company’s strategic vision and its recent partnership with Maryland’s TEDCO. Their conversation highlighted LaunchPort’s mission to cultivate a dynamic hub for emerging MedTech companies, positioning Maryland as a premier destination for innovators to validate and scale their […]

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Reflections on JP Morgan Healthcare Conference – Round 1

Jan 15, 2025

Recent outreach efforts by JPM’s DC office (Brett Shealy and Jalen Williams) prompted me to visit San Francisco for a few days after being away for several years. The trip was absolutely worthwhile! I reconnected with an old friend, Omid Moghadam, who currently serves as CEO or Chairman of two innovative companies: Namida Lab (https://namidalab.com/), […]

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TEDCO Awards Equitech Growth Funds to LaunchPort for Workforce Development Initiative

Dec 21, 2024

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, has announced the awardees for the first round of its new Equitech Growth Fund. Among them is LaunchPort, recognized for its innovative workforce development project aimed at advancing Medtech manufacturing. LaunchPort’s proposal outlines a dynamic approach to accelerate workforce recruitment and training in anticipation of new early-stage Medtech […]

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LaunchPort Welcomes Neurava as New Resident

Nov 20, 2024

Neurava (https://neurava.com/) is a pioneering MedTech startup specializing in wearable technology that detects and alerts for seizures, cardiorespiratory dysfunctions, and the risk of SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Its patient-centric monitoring platform transcends traditional seizure detection methods, offering transformative potential for millions of people worldwide living with epilepsy. The company was co-founded by CEO […]

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LaunchPort and Thibodeau Media Group Partner to Strengthen Med-Tech Commercialization

Nov 9, 2024

LaunchPort and Thibodeau Media Group (TMG) https://thibmedia.com/  are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at empowering med-tech startups with comprehensive marketing guidance to navigate the path to commercialization. This collaboration will provide LaunchPort residents with specialized support in resource optimization, brand development, and market-entry strategy, helping bring innovative medical solutions to market. Together, we’re […]

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