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Medical Device

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Medical Device Industry

Georgia ranks in the top 10 markets across the United States for Medical Technology investments. To support this growing industry, GaMEP partners with two other Georgia Tech programs, the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) and the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI), to form the Center for MedTech Excellence (CMTE). This grant-funded collaboration, serves medical device companies, including start-ups and established firms, helping to bring innovative healthcare products to market, grow the MedTech ecosystem of Georgia, and enhance the economic well-being of the state.

As part of the Center for MedTech Excellence, GaMEP provides grant-funded services to medical device companies ready to pilot, launch, or scale their product. GaMEP’s MedTech project manager, Dean Hettenbach, provides connections to subject matter experts and serves as a trusted advisor to companies in the MedTech program.

Industry-specific Services and Training:

Commercialization Assistance

GaMEP works with its CMTE partner, GCMI, to help manufacturing companies bring innovative medical products to market. GCMI’s services and resources include infrastructure and guidance on design and development, testing, and regulatory compliance. For more information, visit the GCMI website.

Three people talking and collaborating together icon. ScaleUp Lab Cohort Training

GaMEP works with its CMTE partner, ATDC, as client companies complete the ScaleUp Lab program, which provides a structured program of training and rigorous mentorship to help entrepreneurs who are ready to refine their ideas, attract investment, and scale their business. As part of the CMTE, the ScaleUp Lab model is grant-funded and offered to cohorts of medical device companies and the curriculum is tailored to meet industry-specific needs. For more information, visit the ScaleUp Lab website.

Icon of a blueprint Strategic Planning Development and Deployment

Learn to utilize a systematic strategic planning process to develop and deploy a strategic plan that aligns your organization to ensure that everyone is working toward the same business goals. Download the Strategic Planning Flyer.

Icon of magnifying glass with an eye in the center Organizational Excellence Assessment

Gain an unbiased, holistic look at your company, identifying your organization’s strengths and opportunities for improvement, and obtain a road map for how to close those gaps to meet your short and long-term goals. Download the Organizational Excellence Assessment Flyer.

Technology Scouting Icon Technology Scouting

Grow your business by filling a technology gap to help you produce a product, implement a process, or find other manufacturers that need an underutilized technology you have at your plant. Download the Technology Scouting Flyer.

ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices Icon ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices

Ensure consistent design, development, and production of your medical devices. By conforming to ISO 13485, your operation and products will fulfill Food and Drug Administration and the Medical Devices Directive quality requirements. Download the ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices Flyer.

Maze Icon signifying a strategic marketing plan Strategic Marketing Plan

Develop a strategic marketing plan with measurable results to align your goal strategies and reach new customers without depleting your limited and valuable resources.  Download the Customer Strategic Marketing Plan Flyer.

Supply Chain Management Icon Supply Chain and Technology Review

Analyze and optimize your supply chain system and technology to mitigate risk and improve efficiency. GaMEP can help your team complete an in-depth review of your supply chain, provide recommendations, and connect you with solutions. Download the Supply Chain and Technology Review Flyer.

GaMEP also offers other services related to Leadership Development, Strategic Growth, Technology, Lean and Process Improvement, Quality, Energy, and Environmental, that can also help medical device manufacturers grow and stay competitive. Check out our What We Do page or contact your Region Manager for more information.