Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI) – Biomedical Innovation Lives Here

Fast Forward Medical Innovation offers resources and support to world-class biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan, and across the state. Our groundbreaking funding programs, dynamic educational offerings, and deep industry connections help biomedical researchers navigate the road to successful innovation and commercialization, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health. LEARN MORE from our director about the University of Michigan’s visionary integrated approach to biomedical innovation.

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New! Rogel Cancer Center Innovation Program

Fast Forward Medical Innovation and the Rogel Cancer Center are excited to announce the launch of the Rogel CC Innovation Program.

This new educational initiative will help faculty, clinicians, and research scientists develop novel therapeutics and successfully communicate the value of their research to secure commercialization resources. The program will have two major components: a lecture series and a project-based course. The 5-part lecture series begins on Wednesday, January 10, and is available for anyone to attend. The virtual project-based course begins on Friday, March 8, and will offer ongoing coaching and support from an expert teaching team over a period of four months.

Questions? Email Jon Servoss, FFMI Director of Commercialization Education.

FFMI IMPACT

Education Participants

Industry Funding

Invention Reports

M+

MBVF Follow-On Funding

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WHAT WE OFFER

Commercialization Education

Dynamic educational resources for biomedical innovators to nurture entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research.

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Funding & Mentorship

Funding and mentorship for cutting-edge biomedical research, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health.

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Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund

Investments in biomedical startup companies with U-M licensed IP in the domain of therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, or health IT.

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Business Development

Business catalyst, building successful relationships between U-M biomedical researchers and corporate partners and foundations.

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INDUSTRY PARTNERS

INNOVATION PORTFOLIO

We are the biomedical INNOVATION HUB for the entire state of Michigan. Click here to view our entire PORTFOLIO of cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics.