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Accelerating Transformative Health Solutions

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The Investor Catalyst Hub, part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), connects researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to accelerate the development of innovative healthcare solutions.

One of three regional hubs in ARPA-H’s nationwide health innovation network, ARPANET-H, the Investor Catalyst Hub aims to scale health research and venture investment ecosystem capabilities, disrupt traditional care models, create new delivery pathways, and help performers bring game-changing innovations to market to solve big problems in health.

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Join a nationwide network of experts from government, industry, finance, healthcare, and academia collaborating to accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking health innovations.

Organizations across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors with relevant capabilities can apply to be a spoke. Members will be selected based on their ability to act with urgency in response to immediate health demands and deliver solutions into diverse communities in every state and tribal nation.

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News and Insights

ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health; photos of various women in hexagon shapes

ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub to Disburse $110 Million in Funding for ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health Awards

    Twenty-three awardees have been selected by ARPA-H for the Sprint for Women’s Health to address critical unmet challenges in women’s health.
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    Celebrating one year of the ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub, part of the ARPANET-H health innovation network; IC Hub logo; words with confetti on a teal and blue background

    Celebrating One Year of the Investor Catalyst Hub!

      Just over a year ago, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) launched the Investor Catalyst (IC) Hub as part of ARPANET-H—a nationwide health innovation network.
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      The Catalyzer Newsletter; logo for the ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub, part of the ARPANET-H health innovation network

      The IC Hub Catalyzer, October 10, 2024

        Throughout October, we look forward to sharing highlights from the IC Hub’s first year and giving you a sneak peek at what’s to come in year two!
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