The third annual Washington State Biomedical Device Summit once again brought together over 200 executives, entreprenuers, researcher, government officials, thought leaders and stakeholders form the medical device community to the explore the state of the industry; review the trends and innovations coming our way; and the opportunities and challenges created for our region.  The entire event is archived for free to Summit attendees and online audiences by clicking here

Highlights of the Summit Include:

• Featured presentation by Steve Halasey, InHealth entitled "Reform and the Future of Medical Technology Innovation"  (click here to view slides).
• Presentation of key findings from this year's regional Industry Outlook Survey (click here to view slides)
• Interactive discussion with key executives from the Biomedical Device Industry
• Showcase of regional Biomedical Device innovations and organization
• Networking reception with representatives from the Biomedical Device Industry

In September 2007, Governor Chris Gregoire formally recognized the significance of the medical device manufacturing and ultra sound research activities in the Bothell Technology Corridor by designating the City of Bothell as the Biomedical Device Innovation Zone for Washington State. An IPZ partnership was formed to foster programs and promote a center of excellence and innovation for the biomedical device industry.

 

The primary objective for the Biomedical Device Innovation Zone is to spotlight Washington State’s biomedical device industry and improve access to capital; improve the workforce pipeline; and to provide opportunities for collaboration among the primary and secondary industry with support from government agencies.

 

Program Highlights:

-       Annual Washington State Biomedical Device Summit

-       Industry Outlook Benchmark Survey

-       Semi-annual C-Level Roundtable Lunches

-       MedTech Discovery Center initiative

-       Industry Incubator initiative

-       Biomedical Device Industry Cluster Tour

-       Biomedical Device Economic Impact Study

-       Regional Machine Shop Medical Device Capabilities Survey

-       Partnership collaborations

 

Key Partners:

City of Bothell

Economic Development Council of Snohomish County

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University of Washington Bothell

Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association

Washington State Department of Commerce

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