2026 Medical Device Innovation Challenge (MDIC) Presentation

Posted on December 19, 2025

2026 Medical Device Innovation Challenge (MDIC)

Jan. 6, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. EST

Presenters:

  • Innovation Law Center, College of Law, Syracuse University
  • Kathi Durdon, CNY Biotech Accelerator
  • MDIC Graduate Hrishi Deo, Ergami Endoscopy

Register in advance for this Webex Meeting here.

We are entering the 10th year of the MDIC program crafted to assist early and mid-stage device innovators who work to commercialize in a regulated environment. The program has graduated forty-five teams to date.

Join our speakers from the CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University; Innovation Law Center, College of Law, Syracuse University; and graduate company Ergami Endoscopy to learn about the MDIC application and eligibility process, program timeline, Innovation Law Center prepared commercialization research, subject matter expert mentorship, and Ergami's perspective as a participant of the program. 

2026 MDIC Applications accepted now through March 1

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