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The Catalyzer Newsletter; logo for the ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub, part of the ARPANET-H health innovation network

Thursday, September 5, 2024

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Just Launched 🚀: Explore the Investor Catalyst Hub Member Community

The IC Hub is excited to announce that our interactive, members-only community on the member portal is now live! This online community makes it easy for spoke members to connect and collaborate for projects and solicitations. This forum is the best place for members to connect, start discussions, learn about new ARPA-H programs and funding opportunities, and much more! Log in to the IC Hub member community using your member portal credentials.

If you’re not yet an IC Hub spoke member but are interested in gaining access to this members-only community, visit our website to submit a spoke application!

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IC Hub’s First Network Survey Highlights Opportunity for Data Marketplace

Discover the insights from our new Medical Imaging Data Marketplace Report! In February, ARPA-H and the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a joint effort seeking expert feedback to streamline access to affordable, high-quality, regulatory-ready medical imaging data at scale. The IC Hub conducted a network survey to collect input on organizations’ specific needs and challenges with utilizing, managing, and producing data for product development and evaluation. Our network provided valuable insights on standardization, interoperability, security, affordability, and access.

Register Now for the IC Hub’s September Member Meeting

Tune in to a fireside chat with spoke members on the impact of artificial intelligence on health innovation in the IC Hub’s upcoming virtual member meeting on Thursday, September 26, 12:00 p.m. ET. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to join breakout rooms for small-group Q&A sessions. Stay tuned for more details!

Upcoming Deadlines for ARPA-H Program Solicitations

Several ARPA-H programs are accepting solution summaries and proposals. Please make note of these open funding opportunities with ARPA-H and applicable deadlines for submissions.

  • ADAPT: ARPA-H is looking to procure contract research organization (CRO) services for their ADAPT program and is seeking industry feedback on tasks within its Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are due today by 3:00 p.m. ET. Learn more.
  • GLIDE: Register for the hybrid Proposers’ Day on October 1.
  • UPGRADE: Proposals are due October 2, 12:00 p.m. ET.
  • ARPA-H is now accepting submissions to its Mission Office-specific Innovative Solutions Openings (ISOs), which align with its four Mission Offices: Health Science Futures, Proactive Health, Resilient Systems, and Scalable Solutions.

The Latest

  • The IC Hub recently surpassed 500 spoke members! If you’re not yet a spoke member, apply today!
  • ARPA-H announced the first eight teams selected by its Precision Surgical Interventions (PSI) Program. Congratulations to spoke members Rice University; University of Washington; University of California, San Francisco; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; and Johns Hopkins University!
  • Welcome to the IC Hub’s first Oregon-based spoke members, Center Mom, Inc. and GrowBaby Health! Help us fill out the state map by connecting us with potential spokes in Nevada and Alaska.
  • The NIH RADx® Tech ACT ENDO Challenge is a new initiative to improve endometriosis diagnostics that offers $3 million in prizes. Learn more.
  • Spoke member mHUB is still accepting applications for its MedTech Accelerator—a six-month long, cohort-based accelerator program focused on the product development and commercialization of early-stage, high-potential hardtech startups. Learn more and apply by September 12.
  • If you missed the IC Hub’s August member meeting, the recording is now available in the member portal.
  • Have you made a connection with another spoke through an IC Hub–supported event, opportunity, or channel? Share your story or tag the IC Hub on social media in a spoke selfie 🤳!

Upcoming Spoke Events

Are you an official member with an upcoming event of interest to the IC Hub network? Submit it today for publication consideration on our event calendar and in an upcoming newsletter! Take a look at these upcoming events from our member network:

The State of AI in Precision Health
October 10 | Boston, MA; and Virtual

Join the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University to find out how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating and transforming health and life sciences. Industry, research, policy, and academic leaders will explore the impact of AI for drug discovery, early disease detection, personalized medicine, operations, faster clinical trials, aging in place, and more.

Register.

RISE UP for Breast Cancer Conference
November 1-3 | San Francisco, CA

This new, interdisciplinary conference focuses on a bold reimagining of breast cancer prevention and treatment through cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. This event should be of particular interest to women’s health providers of all specialties, scientists, advocates, policymakers, and innovators. Find out more about the conference and register to attend!

Register.

Reminder: Upon application approval, all spokes receive an email to set up their Investor Catalyst Hub member portal account. If you haven’t activated your account, please do so as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss any member-only communications, recordings, or important updates. Please contact us with any questions.

Visit our website for a complete list of upcoming events.

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