MD Start – Can Medtech Incubators Work In Europe?
Executive Summary
Europe has historically been rich in physicians with innovative ideas but has lagged in turning those ideas into novel devices. MD Start, a new incubator, backed by a group of leading device companies and VC firms, hopes to turn those ideas into viable companies.
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