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The University has a vibrant and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and there are many partners across campus that work together to provide support and resources to the entrepreneurial community. The Illinois Entrepreneurship portal functions as an entry point for entrepreneurial opportunities, resources and news at the University of Illinois. Explore and learn more!

From the first day a student steps foot on the Illinois campus, they have access to programs that inspire and prepare them for careers they could never imagine. Whether it’s starting their own business or being an innovator in the workforce, Grainger Engineers get all the tools they need to be at the top of whatever they want to pursue.

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), is a trade association that leads the effort to advance medical technology in order to achieve healthier lives and healthier economies around the world. AdvaMed’s membership has reached over 400 members and more than 80 employees with a global presence in countries including Europe, India, China, Brazil, and Japan. AdvaMed's member companies range from the largest to the smallest medical technology innovators and companies.The Association acts as the common voice for companies producing medical devices, diagnostic products and health information systems.

contains a listing of biological product approvals and clearances with supporting documents; product/manufacturer lists; reports; related resources; and other product approval information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Technology Transfer Office (TTO) partners with industry, academia, non-profits, and other government agencies to transfer CDC’s research portfolio into products and services to improve public health.

Cleveland Clinic Innovations (CCI), the commercialization arm of Cleveland Clinic, turns medical breakthrough inventions of our caregivers into patient-benefiting medical products and companies. Cleveland Clinic inventions are born out of a renowned innovative culture in which critical mass is deployed to continually advance patient care. CCI uses a unique approach to assess, protect, build, test and market the most promising ideas of our 51,000+ caregivers.

Since 2004, Medgadget has been reporting on medical technology from around the world. We cover the latest medical devices and approvals, technology breakthroughs and discoveries, conduct exclusive interviews with med tech leaders, and file reports from healthcare conferences.

Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) is the primary resource for manufacturers of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products. Its mission is to help medtech industry professionals develop, design, and manufacture products that comply with complex and demanding regulations and evolving market requirements.

Products and Procedures; Science and Research; Medical Device Safety; Premarket Notification.

Online exhibition for medical devices and supplies.

Mednar is a free, medically-focused deep web search engine that uses Explorit Everywhere!, an advanced search technology by Deep Web Technologies. As an alternative to Google, Mednar accelerates your research with a search of authoritative public and deep web resources, returning the most relevant results to one easily navigable page. Unlike Google, a Mednar search occurs in real-time, retrieving relevant medical information as if you were going to each individual website yourself.

MedTech Europe’s mission is to make innovative medical technology available to more people, while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path. MedTech Europe encourages policies that help the medical technology industry meet Europe’s growing healthcare needs and expectations. It also promotes medical technology’s value for Europe focusing on innovation and stakeholder relations, using economic research and data, communications, industry events and training sessions.

HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader supporting the transformation of health through information and technology. As a mission driven non-profit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and analytics to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology.

BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products.

The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) is a national trade association based in Washington, DC providing educational and advocacy assistance to innovative and entrepreneurial medical technology companies. Since 1992, MDMA has been the voice for medical technology innovation, playing a proactive role in helping to shape policies that impact the ecosystem.

Here, you can find introductions to various kinds of library databases with instructions on how to search, tips on search strategies, and recommended resources for conducting research. We also distinguish what you can find on the open Net.

Start with the chart that displays databases with market research and industry reports that BIS subscribes to annually. The chart provides the broad topics which are available within each database.

Competitors articles and analyst reports, company profiles, and more

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Here, you can find introductions to various kinds of library databases with instructions on how to search, tips on search strategies, and recommended resources for conducting research. We also distinguish what you can find on the open Net.