Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium
Who We Are
The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) is an FDA funded hub of Ohio Children’s Hospitals including:
What We Do
DIRECT DEVICE FUNDING
Semiannual grant funding to aid in development and commercialization, ranging from $10,000 to $250,000.
CLINICAL TRIALS NETWORK
Consulting, advising and help implementing trials and studies needed for commercialization.
REAL WORLD EVIDENCE AND DATA
Accessing hospital data to inform market validation, expanded labeling and post-market surveillance.
PEDIATRIC LANDSCAPE
Oversight on pediatric projects being developed and cleared by the FDA for the use of children's hospitals, medical associations, developers, and investors.
We are committed to leveraging the expertise and resources of the consortium to expedite the development, production and distribution of pediatric medical devices. We do this through:
Grant funding ($10,000 to $250,000)
Coaching and education around pediatric medical device development
Access to industry leaders and partners
Access to clinicians and physicians
See Products We’ve Championed
News & Events
Keep up to date on the latest grant updates, announcements, showcases, webinars and more.
2026 Webinar Series: From Idea to Prototype: Designing with Intent & Safety
May 20, 12-1PM EDT In this session, Matthew Morris and Robert Canfield from Altra share a practical, engineering-led perspective on translating real-world unmet needs into...
2026 Webinar Series: Who is the MPDC?
April 15, 12-1PM EDT This session will (re)introduce the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium, covering who we are, what we do to support pediatric device innovators,...
MPDC Showcase 2026 – Cincinnati with ACTION and APDI
📣 Register by May 1: Pediatric Device Showcase: Cardiovascular Focus On May 15, 2026, the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC) and ACTION will bring together...
MPDC x UCSF-Stanford RFA
We will begin accepting applications on June 20th, 2025! MPDC x UCSF Grant Description 2025 The PDC Accelerator helps drive promising pediatric device ideas towards market availability for...
Showcase 2025
Join us for an exciting event dedicated to highlighting pediatric medical device innovation! Date: July 9th, 2025 Location: MidTown Collaboration Center: 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, OH,...
June Webinar: Making Sense of Pediatric Medtech Health Economics
Beyond the clinical impact, understanding the health economics of pediatric medical technology is paramount. Join Duane Mancini, M. Sc. from Project Medtech and Evelyn...
July Webinar: Bridging Pediatric Funding Gap Legislative Strategies
July 8th, 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT. This session addressed the critical issue of insufficient venture capital investment in pediatric medical technologies and explored potential legislative solutions. This...
August Webinar: Securing Coverage Pediatric SaMD and RPM Devices
August 20th, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT. This session provided essential guidance on navigating the intricate landscape of reimbursement for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Remote...
September Webinar: Navigating Pediatric Regulatory Pathways
September 17th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET. The session focused on how RWD can be used to enhance patient outcomes, inform clinical decision-making, and accelerate research,...
April Webinar: Navigating Pediatric Regulatory Pathways
April 16th, 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET. This session is designed to provide critical insights into the complex world of FDA regulations for medical devices intended...
Looking to get involved and support pediatrics?
Whether you’re an inventor, clinician, business, investor or pediatric advocate, we have a place here for you to get involved.
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