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Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences have introduced the Innovation Hub, a new collaboration designed to transform academic discoveries into clinical solutions. This initiative aims to enhance care delivery, consumer access, and patient experience by accelerating the commercialization of innovative technologies.

Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of this venture. "This is so much more than investing in startups — we’re truly investing in the future of patient care," he said. The Innovation Hub represents a significant effort to convert breakthrough ideas into practical solutions within the medical field.

The initiative comprises three main components: Clinical Expertise, Entrepreneurial Support, and Venture Investment. The latter includes an initial $10 million fund dedicated to early-stage companies focusing on digital health, artificial intelligence, medical devices, diagnostics, care delivery innovations, and clinical workflow improvement.

Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., president of Michigan State University, emphasized the complexity involved in bringing innovations to market. “Bringing new innovations to market is incredibly complex. It takes deep domain expertise, strategic partnerships, capital, and relentless execution to navigate the path from idea to impact,” he stated.

The collaboration is expected to launch high-potential startups through venture creation and investment while supporting innovators in translating their ideas into impactful solutions. Additionally, it aims to foster public-private partnerships for clinical validation and market adoption.

For those interested in exploring collaboration opportunities such as entrepreneurial support or co-development of intellectual property can visit the Innovation Hub website for more information.