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.

Are you a researcher with an innovative idea that could impact health?
Schedule an IDEA CONSULTATION.

FFMI fastPACE Fall Cohort Begins Friday, October 13

Don’t miss your chance to participate in this project-based, experiential course designed to help academics launch new innovations, including medical devices/diagnostics, digital solutions, drugs, educational/training interventions, research tools, and many others. This multi-week course matches innovators with expert teaching members for guidance on the development of a business case for adoption, implementation, or commercialization.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 4

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.