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Schedule an Idea Consultation Commercialization Education Dynamic educational resources for biomedical innovators to nurture entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research Mentorship & Funding Idea consultations to explore how your research can translate out of the university, including opportunities for funding Business Development Business catalyst, building successful relationships between U-M biomedical researchers and corporate partners Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund Investments in biomedical startup companies with U-M licensed IP in the domain of therapeutics, devices, diagnostics or health IT The Front Door to Biomedical Commercialization Our mission at Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI) is to provide the expertise and knowledge to help access and navigate the unparalleled biomedical innovation resources at the University of Michigan. Whether you’re a student, faculty, potential collaborator, or industry partner, we encourage you to connect with a Fast Forward Medical Innovation team member to explore our program’s unique offerings and find your path to groundbreaking innovation. FFMI is part of a rich ecosystem of opportunities available to biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan. Together with our collaborators, we work to create a robust network of resources that help drive innovation to successful commercialization. The FFMI team is here to provide mentorship and guidance to the abundant funding, education, and support structure resources that will benefit your research. We look forward to working with you! Frequently Used Links FFMI fastPACE Partner Program - Frankel Cardiovascular Center Biotech Career Development Program Innovation Partnerships Center for Entrepreneurship MTRAC Innovation Hub for Life Sciences Frankel Innovation Initiative Zell Lurie Institute MICHR Spotlight On Register Today! FFMI fastPACE Spring Cohort Begins Friday, May 10 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. Register by Wednesday, May 1, for the Spring 2024 Cohort, which begins with a virtual kickoff event on Friday, May 10, from 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Fast Forward Medical Innovation Our Impact 2023 was another record-breaking year of biomedical innovation at the University of Michigan, and Fast Forward Medical Innovation is thrilled to be part of the rich ecosystem of innovation resources that contributed to this impressive accomplishment. View Our 2023 Impact Report 165 U-M Faculty, Staff, and Trainees Participated in Education Programs in 2023 $155.4M Industry Research Awards 249 Invention Reports 180M+ MBVF Follow-On Funding Meet the Team Bradley Martin, PhD Director Prior to becoming Director of FFMI, Brad led the MTRAC Hub for Life Sciences. He has served as a Mentor in Residence for U-M Innovation Partnerships, was the Director of Product Development at Aastrom Biosciences, and the Director of Cardiac Research at Osiris Therapeutics Inc. He also...