News & Events at the MPDC

Fall 2026 Pediatric Device Pitch Competition Applications Now Open

The Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium (MPDC), in partnership with the Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), the Consortium for Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP),...

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Turning ACTION Into Data: Dr. Angela Lorts and the Blueprint for Pediatric Medtech Innovation

For decades, pediatric cardiologists have MacGyvered medical devices built for adults to treat children with congenital heart problems. Since the pediatric market lacks the size...

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MPDC Showcase Features Big Innovation for Kid-Sized Hearts

Children make up 22% of the US population, yet pediatric, medical device companies receive less than 2% of seed funding in the healthtech sector. It...

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The AcQumen Story: Necessity is the Mother of Invention

On New Year’s Eve 2022, Dori Jones and her infant son ended up in the pediatric ICU. At the local hospital, “he was really starting...

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2026 Webinar Series: Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Regulatory Pathways & Advancing Medtech Policy

July 15, 12-1PM EDT In this webinar, we’ll explore how pediatric clinical trials differ from adult device studies with executive vice president at Canal Row...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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May Webinar: Generating Clinical Evidence for Pediatric Devices

May 14th, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm ET. This session will provide crucial insights into the complexities of generating robust clinical evidence for medical devices designed specifically...

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