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SUMMARY:UMass M2D2 Experts in Residence Program Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:M2D2’s Experts-in-Residence help startups with IP\, funding\, regulatory\, prototyping & go-to-market strategy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Ibraheem “Ib” Badejo\, seasoned MedTech executive\, innovator\, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience advancing healthcare technologies from concept through commercialization. He has held pivotal leadership roles\, including at Johnson & Johnson\, where his work focused on external innovation\, early-stage investments and partnerships\, and R&D leadership.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/umass-m2d2-experts-in-residence-program-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:M2D2 InnovAGE: Breakthroughs in Aging & Alzheimers
DESCRIPTION:12 fellows pitch bold aging + Alzheimer’s solutions\, plus a keynote fireside chat on living better\, not just longer. \n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Massachusetts eHealth Institute\, this event brings together researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and ecosystem leaders advancing the future of aging innovation across Massachusetts. Join us in Lowell for an evening of networking and conversation at the intersection of research\, entrepreneurship\, and impact in aging. Expect fresh ideas\, meaningful connections\, and an inside look at what it takes to move from early research to real solutions.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/m2d2-innovage-breakthroughs-in-aging-alzheimers/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Panel Discussion,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:M2D2 2026 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off & Awards
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a member of the BioTech/Medical Device community\, this event is for you! Join us as the M2D2 $200K Challenge cohort pitch their innovations to a panel of judges. Expect to make plenty of new connections!
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/m2d2-2026-200k-challenge-pitch-off-awards/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 UMass LIFT Final Presentations
DESCRIPTION:On November 20th\, the Fellows who make up the latest UMass LIFT Program cohort will present their novel approaches and solutions to Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease during this insightful networking finale event! \nEvent Agenda: \n\n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks\n4:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Fellow Presentations\n6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Panel Feedback and Q&A\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking & Closing\n\n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/2025-umass-lift-final-presentations/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T160000
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SUMMARY:M2D2 4th Annual Clean Green Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the North Shore region for this exciting pitch competition highlighting the latest sustainable innovations! Learn more about the UMass M2D2 Clean Green Challenge program here. \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/m2d2-4th-annual-clean-green-challenge/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:M2D2 2025 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off & Awards Announcement
DESCRIPTION:Calling all biotech entrepreneurs\, medical device innovators\, investors\, and more! Join members of the life sciences community as the M2D2 $200K Challenge finalists selected through a competitive process pitch their innovations to our panel of judges. Network in Lowell with startups\, judges\, leaders from local biotech companies\, industry partners\, subject matter experts\, and other life sciences entrepreneurs.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/m2d2-2025-200k-challenge-pitch-off-awards-announcement/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:2024 UMass Lift Program Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to connect with innovators & leaders searching for new solutions in the aging space? Check out the pitches from this year’s UMass Lowell Lift cohort! \n  \nOver the course of a semester\, participants have engaged in 12 enriching sessions\, delving deep into the realms of biotech and MedTech. This program is open to graduate students\, and doctoral and postdoctoral fellows
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/2024-umass-lift-program-presentation/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Panel Discussion,Themed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
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SUMMARY:Be Investor Ready!
DESCRIPTION:The UMass Lowell Innovation Hub is pleased to be presenting this high-energy\, high-value session filled with insights\, tips\, and networking opportunities for the entire materials-based\, sustainability-focused innovation ecosystem – come open the door to investment and strategic partnership opportunities! \n  \nAgenda\n\n3:30 – Event opens / Registration / networking / poster sessions\n5:00PM – Welcome\n5:15PM – Fireside Chat: “Be Investor-Ready”\n6:00 PM – Q&A\n6:15PM – Pitch presentations\n7:15PM – Networking & Poster Session\n8:00PM – Program Close
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/be-investor-ready/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Talk/lecture,Themed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T110000
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SUMMARY:Growing Pains Sorted! Planning and Funding Your Next Lab Space
DESCRIPTION:Are you a part of a life sciences startup preparing to graduate from an incubator program\, now in need of a lab? This is the perfect opportunity to meet lab fit-out experts and funding experts\, and also learn about innovation ecosystem resources available Growing pains solved! \n  \nAgenda:  \n11:00AM – Registration and Networking \n11:30AM – Welcome remarks and Fireside Chat with Guests \n12:00PM – Lunch and Networking \n1:00PM – Networking \n2:00PM – Program close
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/growing-pains-sorted-planning-and-funding-your-next-lab-space/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Lowell M2D2":MAILTO:MaryAnn_Picard@uml.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T193000
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SUMMARY:MassCEC Night: Networking and Info Session!
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Clean Energy (MassCEC) will host this informational session to provide information about the various programs that are available to startups and to answer any questions founders may have. In particular\, MassCEC will discuss its Technology Development grants\, Investment Program opportunities\, and its Workforce Support programs\, specifically the clean tech internship program. \n  \n 
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/masscec-night-networking-and-info/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Talk/lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="MassCEC":MAILTO:workforce@masscec.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
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SUMMARY:Business and Wellness - Finding the Balance
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get keen insight on topics like factional leadership\, bookkeeping\, and business advising\, all while maintaining a well headsace? This exciting program is geared toward entrepreneurs\, startups\, and small businesses! \n  \nLearn wellness techniques from self-empowerment coach Kara Danas and  why it is so important to keep your head on right when starting or growing a new business. Then engage with as business coach Steve DeVries he takes you through the essentials of strategy planning to help you and/or your company thrive! \n  \nEntry fee is $10.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/business-and-wellness-finding-the-balance/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Themed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T200000
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CREATED:20240301T215422Z
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SUMMARY:M2D2 2024 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Investors\, Medical Device Innovators\, Biotech Entrepreneurs\, Academics\, Students\, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals: Join members of the life sciences community in Lowell as 15 M2D2 $200K Challenge finalists pitch their innovations to our panel of judges. \n  \nAt stake is a share of a $200\,000 purse of sponsor-provided\, in-kind resources that can help take an innovation to the next level — or even to market! \n  \nOur keynote speaker is Ibraheem Badejo\, Senior R&D Director at Johnson & Johnson Medtech.
URL:https://massfoundersnetwork.org/event/m2d2-2024-200k-challenge-pitch-off/
LOCATION:UMass Lowell Innovation Hub\, 110 Canal Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking Event,Pitch Event
ORGANIZER;CN="UMass Lowell M2D2":MAILTO:MaryAnn_Picard@uml.edu
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