Fund Raising

Fund raising for military medicine mobilizes capital, grants, and partnerships to de-risk translational research and scale treatments and devices for battlefield trauma, prolonged field care, infectious disease response, and regenerative medicine. It supports clinical validation, manufacturing scale-up, regulatory pathways, and sustainment in austere environments.

Technical Challenges

  • Securing sustained multi-year funding for late-stage clinical validation and pivotal trials of combat-relevant technologies.

  • Aligning investor expectations with long timelines, regulatory complexity, and DoD-specific requirements (CUI, ST&E, ITAR considerations).

  • Translating preclinical efficacy in polytrauma, blast injury, or contaminated wounds into robust clinical endpoints suitable for military populations.

  • Financing supply-chain resilience and rapid manufacturing surge capacity for austere or distributed deployment scenarios.

Emerging Opportunities

  • Mechanisms for blended financing that combine government, philanthropic, and private capital to bridge the translational valley of death.

  • Dedicated funding streams for prolonged field care solutions, including telehealth hardware, ruggedized devices, and remote clinical trials.

  • Support for data collection and registries that validate performance in operational settings and justify procurement.

  • Targeted investment in antimicrobial strategies and devices that address AMR, biofilms, and infection control in combat wounds.

Current and Emerging Technologies in Fund Raising

Grant consortia & cooperative agreements

DoD- and foundation-led cooperative agreements, consortium grant mechanisms, and milestone-based awards that align academic research with military clinical priorities.

Venture philanthropy & impact investing

Targeted philanthropy and impact funds that accept longer horizons and mission-driven returns to back high-risk, high-impact medical prototypes for Warfighters.

SBIR/STTR, IRAD and transitional investments

Small business innovation programs and internal R&D allocation that enable prototype development, preclinical studies, and early regulatory work.

Digital donor platforms & analytics

Crowdfunding, targeted donor portals, and CRM-driven analytics that accelerate philanthropy for specific clinical trials, registries, and rapid response needs.

Blended financing & public–private partnership models

Combining government grants, private capital, and philanthropic guarantees to underwrite scale-up, indemnity, and procurement-readiness for medical countermeasures and trauma devices.

Importance to Military Medicine

Sustain combat casualty care innovation

Funds enable development and field validation of hemorrhage control, blood substitutes, and damage-control resuscitation suited to polytrauma and blast injuries.

Enable prolonged and austere care solutions

Financing supports ruggedized devices, telemedicine, and clinical trials that demonstrate efficacy where evacuation is delayed and resources are constrained.

Accelerate biodefense and readiness

Investment in diagnostics, vaccines, and surge manufacturing maintains force health and rapid response capability during outbreaks and mass casualty events.

Translate regenerative and neurohealth advances

Funding drives clinical pathways for tissue-engineering, nerve repair, and TBI/PTSD therapies that restore function and preserve readiness.

Alignment with the MTEC Mission

Directly advances MTEC’s mission to transition military-relevant medical technologies rapidly from lab to field by mobilizing cross-sector capital and enabling multimodal studies.

Supports DoD priorities—combat casualty care, biodefense, and prolonged care—by funding activities that clear regulatory and procurement hurdles for Warfighter use.

Leverages MTEC’s consortium model to match government needs with academic rigor, industry scale, and philanthropic flexibility for dual-use solutions.

Dual-Use (Military + Civilian) Applications

Funding clinical trials and registries that validate device and biologic performance in military and civilian trauma cohorts.

Underwriting scale-up, quality systems, and supply-chain redundancy to ensure deployable medical products during contingency operations.

Seeding demonstration projects that integrate telehealth, remote monitoring, and decision support for prolonged field care.

Explore MTEC Members with Fund Raising Capabilities

MTEC members bring multidisciplinary expertise—clinical investigators, system integrators, regulatory specialists, and fund managers—able to structure milestone-driven awards and match funding.

Members’ dual-use portfolios accelerate civilian translation while meeting DoD requirements, enabling scalable manufacturing, real-world evaluation, and rapid adoption.

Explore MTEC member profiles to identify partners with funding track records, clinical networks, and operational experience to co-design proposals and fast-track deployment.

25 Members with Fund Raising capabilities.

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MILMED Connect

At MILMED Connect, we design military medical (MILMED) R&D, innovate dual-use tech at the intersection of military and civilian medical applications, and connect you with an established network of trained MILMED R&D professionals. We've pioneered and refined these processes to efficiently accelerate your R&D funding and tech to new markets.

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Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services. The company is committed to improving public outcomes through a focus on people and developing relevant, timely, and sustainable solutions for clients. Deloitte's mission is to lead with purpose and drive positive change for people and communities, with a strong emphasis on social impact, sustainability, equity, and trust. Deloitte is also dedicated to helping the power, utilities, and renewables industry grow to become more sustainable, safe, and efficient, and is a fierce champion of industrials, inspiring optimism for the future.

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The Conafay Group

The Conafay Group specializes in representing life sciences companies, universities, and other organizations in the biomedical space before the federal government and associated stakeholders. Since 2004, they have been helping clients advance their research and policy goals by leveraging federal government resources and building strong coalitions.

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Bessel

From Rapid Innovation to Breakthrough Impact, Bessel Helps Startups and Scaling Teams Move Faster, Smarter, and Together with Fewer Missteps. Experience Bessel Rapid Innovation: We embed with your team to rescue stalled projects or fill critical gaps. From R&D to Quality Systems to Regulatory Affairs, we drive rapid progress to reduce your burn rate and improve profitability. We help your team deliver measurable results: reduced COGS, decreased complaints, improved performance. Our Powered by Bessel™ Accelerator is an Intensive, fixed-duration programs to refine your technology strategy, align teams, and prepare for fundraising—perfect for startups seeking clarity and velocity. Save months in development, find your sweet spot with investors, build and support your team. The Bessel Origin™ workforce development program, born in the classroom, trains emerging medtech teams in design thinking and agile teamwork, fueling innovation. Boost team performance and identify, develop, and retain your emerging leaders.

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University City Science Center

The University City Science Center (the Science Center) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA. The Science Center catalyzes innovation to maintain the technological superiority of the American military and the strength of the American economy. The Science Center’s core activities include programming to support and train entrepreneurs, commercialize dual use technologies, expand available capital for high growth firms, and cultivate the domestic STEM talent pipeline. We empower early-stage companies to secure and manage federal funding through specialized assistance. By leveraging our government relationships, providing comprehensive proposal development, and deploying sophisticated award management, the Science Center streamlines the process for startups in accessing federal funding. By ensuring that American scientific and technological innovations are rapidly advanced and integrated into defense and dual-use applications, the Science Center strengthens the US industrial base, enhances military readiness, and safeguards national security interests. This lab-to-market pipeline is critical to maintaining technological overmatch, securing supply chain resilience, and reinforcing biosecurity infrastructure. The Science Center’s innovation acceleration initiatives can directly contribute to the Department of Defense’s modernization priorities by reducing reliance on foreign technologies, fostering high-growth industries in critical technology areas, and ensuring that STEM advancements serve as strategic assets to protect and advance US interests. Since its founding, the Science Center’s commercialization and small business programming efforts have supported more than 700 companies, leading to 29,100 jobs with an average salary of $105,000 and $7.6 billion in annual economic impact in Greater Philadelphia. Through its commercialization programs, the Science Center has supported a range of mission-critical innovations that align with DoD priorities, including warfighter readiness, medical technology advancement, and operational resilience.

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Credence Management Solutions, LLC

Credence Management Solutions, LLC is a leading technology-driven management consulting firm serving government and defense clients. With a mission powered by technology, Credence delivers innovative solutions in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, enterprise modernization, and blockchain to support critical missions in national security, health, and federal operations. The company is a prime contractor on a wide array of major government contract vehicles, including GSA OASIS, GSA MAS, DLA JETS 2.0, GSA ASTRO, CDAO AI Talent 2.0, Army ITES-3S, Navy SeaPort-NxG, and more, enabling flexible and rapid engagement with federal clients. Credence is recognized for its agility, robust partnerships, and a culture rooted in servant leadership, trust, and continuous professional growth. The company’s vision is to empower clients, employees, and partners to achieve success together, while maintaining a strong commitment to corporate citizenship and community support.

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University of Louisville Office of Research and Innovation

The University of Louisville Office of Research and Innovation is a premier metropolitan research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering creativity, and driving innovation across diverse disciplines. Its mission is to support research, scholarship, and creative activity, translating UofL discoveries to benefit Louisville, Kentucky, the nation, and the world. Recognized as a top-tier 'Research 1' university, UofL supports a vibrant ecosystem of research centers, institutes, and collaborative initiatives spanning medicine, engineering, business, and the arts. The office provides robust support for postdoctoral fellows, industry partnerships, entrepreneurship, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities and research tools, making it a hub for innovation, technology transfer, and startup development. UofL is committed to the highest standards of research integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct, ensuring responsible and impactful research outcomes. The office offers comprehensive resources for research participants, including specialized support for children in research, and maintains a strong focus on research policies, technology licensing, industry collaboration, and researcher development through training and funding opportunities. UofL's vision is to support ideas that change, improve, and even save lives, continuously raising the bar for research excellence and societal impact. The office is structured to provide specialized support through dedicated units, research deans, and operational teams, ensuring efficient management and advancement of the university's research enterprise. UofL also maintains transparent and federally compliant practices for indirect cost recovery, ensuring full cost recovery for sponsored projects and providing clear guidance on budget and financials for researchers and partners.

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Israel Innovation Authority

The Israel Innovation Authority is the central governmental body responsible for fostering and advancing Israel's innovation ecosystem. Its mission is to power innovation through investment, insight, and impactful programs, supporting high-tech entrepreneurship, deep-tech ventures, and global collaborations. The Authority provides non-dilutive funding, strategic support, and regulatory guidance to startups and established companies, ensuring Israel remains a global leader in technology and innovation. With a focus on sectors such as AI, bioconvergence, foodtech, climate tech, and more, the Authority bridges academia, industry, and international partners to address humanity's pressing challenges and drive economic growth. Israel's tech ecosystem, often called the "Startup Nation," is characterized by a culture of bold experimentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resilience, making it a global powerhouse for innovation. The Authority also plays a pivotal role in shaping national innovation policy, supporting R&D, and facilitating co-investment opportunities for international investors. The Authority's unique features include proactive future-readiness, risk-absorbing investment models, global market integration, and resilience in times of crisis, such as the deployment of Fast-Track bridging funds to protect startups. The Authority also operates innovation centers and manufacturing accelerators to expand high-tech opportunities geographically and demographically, and regularly identifies and supports emerging technologies with high potential impact. The Authority supports a vast portfolio of startups and scale-ups across diverse sectors, including medical engineering, software, electronics, foodtech, biotech, and more, through programs such as Tnufa, Technological Incubators, R&D grants, and international collaborations.

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Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council

The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) is dedicated to developing, implementing, and maintaining a regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for the 22 counties in Trauma Service Area – P. STRAC aims to reduce death and disabilities related to trauma, disaster, and acute illness through well-coordinated emergency response systems, striving to be a model for emergency healthcare in the United States.

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EverGlade Consulting

EverGlade Consulting connects public sector needs with private sector solutions, specializing in securing and managing non-dilutive federal funding. The company offers a range of services from proposal support to compliance with federal regulations, aiming to enhance the success rate of its clients in obtaining government funding.

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Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)

Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is the Queensland Government’s global business agency dedicated to promoting export and investment opportunities. With expert teams in 16 countries and 21 locations worldwide, TIQ provides free support to businesses of all sizes, helping them scale internationally and connect with global markets. The agency focuses on various sectors, including agriculture, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and more, aiming to enhance Queensland's economic growth and global presence. TIQ is also responsible for showcasing Queensland's investment and export opportunities during the upcoming 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane. Additionally, TIQ is committed to empowering First Nations businesses to explore export markets and increase their global presence. Recently, TIQ has highlighted the success of Queensland businesses like Grabba Technologies, showcasing the agency's role in facilitating international trade and investment.

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Versiti

Versiti is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) blood health organization dedicated to improving patient lives and supporting healthcare partners through blood donation, innovative research, and advanced diagnostic testing. With locations across the Midwest, Versiti is a leader in blood health innovation, organ and tissue donation, and precision medicine. The organization is committed to enhancing patient care, advancing healthcare standards, and fostering a vibrant donor community. Versiti also supports education through scholarships and is recognized for its compliance and accreditations.

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LifeSciences Regulatory Solutions, LLC

QNova LifeSciences is a global regulatory consulting CRO company that is powered by LifeSciences Regulatory Solutions, LLC. QNova LifeSciences encapsulates our company’s mission to: Quality – The foundation of all regulatory and commercialization services. Nova – A guiding light symbolizing innovation and new beginnings. Our name reflects the quality and innovation we bring to every partnership, while staying true to our roots of guiding companies through complex regulatory and commercialization pathways to help life science innovators succeed.

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Military & Health Research Foundation

The Military & Health Research Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing military technology and medical research. It serves as a communication bridge between innovative researchers and funding sources, focusing on delivering effective solutions for medical capability gaps. The foundation fosters collaboration among industry, academia, and military entities to enhance healthcare for American military personnel.

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Home Base

Home Base is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members, Military Families, and Families of the Fallen. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Boston Red Sox, Home Base provides world-class clinical care, wellness, education, and research at no cost to participants, regardless of their era of service, discharge status, or geographical location. The organization operates the first and largest private-sector clinic in the nation devoted to treating post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and other related issues. Home Base has served over 45,000 individuals across 50 U.S. states, 13 countries, and 5 territories, all at no out-of-pocket cost.

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Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is dedicated to advancing military medicine through research and innovation. For over 40 years, HJF has been a trusted partner in managing research awards, ensuring compliance, and facilitating the transition of medical innovations from concept to commercialization. The foundation supports a wide range of research areas, including infectious diseases, cancer, and mental health, with a focus on improving the health and readiness of military personnel and civilians alike.

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Tillerline Associates LLC

Tillerline Associates LLC is a technology management consultancy based near Cleveland, Ohio, owned and managed by Daniel J. Gisser, PhD, MBA. The company specializes in helping innovators in companies, universities, and government sectors to develop their businesses by gaining access to research and development funding grants and contracts, such as SBIR-STTR awards. Tillerline supports clients across the USA and Canada, focusing on turning science and technology ideas into successful businesses through strategic marketing, business development, and government partnerships.

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AccelerMED, LLC

AccelerMED is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of innovative medical devices that enhance the quality and efficiency of patient care. With a focus on early-stage medical device companies, they provide commercial leadership and market development strategies to ensure successful commercialization and widespread adoption of novel technologies.

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Brinter Inc

Brinter is a pioneering US-based MedTech firm focused on revolutionizing tissue engineering through the development of 3D bioprinted biocomposite regenerative implants, known as BioMods™, which aim to restore damaged tissue and replace conventional implants, launching in orthopedics/tendons and ligaments. The company driven by a team of visionary entrepreneurs and leading bioscientists and engineers.

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Richtr

Richtr specializes in providing outsourced accounting and fractional CFO services tailored for innovation-driven startups, from pre-seed to exit. With decades of experience, Richtr partners with clients to help them achieve critical milestones, optimize financial operations, and execute growth and exit strategies. Their scalable solutions are designed to evolve with businesses, offering peace of mind and supporting entrepreneurial journeys in sectors such as life sciences, aerospace & defense, deep tech, and government contracting.

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Changing Our World

Changing Our World is a team of impact consultants dedicated to creating social good strategies that align with organizational visions. They focus on fundraising, corporate social engagement, and strategic communications to help clients achieve transformative change. Their mission is to foster radical connections between organizations and their stakeholders, ensuring impactful and sustainable social contributions.

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Concept to Market LLC

Concept to Market LLC empowers life science innovators to secure non-dilutive funding and bring transformative technologies to market—without giving up equity. With over 25 years of experience and $3B+ in funding secured, we provide strategic, end-to-end support across government grants, public-sector contracts, and foundation-backed capital. Our services are fully customizable and offered à la carte, allowing clients to engage us for as little or as much support as they need—from a single proposal review to full lifecycle program management. Our tailored approach spans proposal development, compliance, and commercialization strategy, helping clients—from startups to global contractors—turn scientific vision into funded reality. At the heart of our work is a commitment to advancing healthcare innovation through smart, sustainable growth.

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International Fabric Machines

International Fabric Machines appears to be in the process of establishing its online presence, as the domain is not yet connected to a website. The company may be involved in the fabric machinery industry, but specific details about its mission and vision are not available at this time.

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The Geneva Foundation

The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993, dedicated to advancing military medicine through research, development, and education. With a commitment to ensuring optimal health for service members and the communities they serve, Geneva collaborates with various partners to drive innovative medical research and improve healthcare outcomes.

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Venable LLP

Venable LLP is a global law firm with over 900 professionals, providing comprehensive legal services in regulatory compliance, government affairs, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and complex litigation. The firm is dedicated to empowering clients by focusing on their priorities and goals, ensuring their success in any circumstance. Venable is committed to diversity, inclusion, and community service, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Arizona State University

ASU Crosscutting Technologies to Enhance Military Medical Readiness and Resilience

Dr. Rachel Cassalia leads MTEC-supported efforts at ASU to shift military health from reactive care to proactive readiness through data-driven prevention.

University of Pittsburgh

Topical Metformin Lotion for Tendinopathy Prevention

University of Pittsburgh study shows topical metformin prevents overuse tendon injury. This work was sponsored through MTEC project 22-02-MPAI-014.

Theradaptive

Theradaptive’s RESTORE Trial Initiation for OsteoAdapt™ DE

Theradaptive launches RESTORE Phase I/II trial of OsteoAdapt™ DE for faster, precision bone healing in craniofacial injuries. MTEC-funded study targets improved recovery for military and civilian patients.

Altec

Autonomous Rehabilitation Device for Improved Recovery in Warfighters

The OSCIR platform—developed by Altec Inc in collaboration with the Naval Health Research Center—is bringing clinical-grade, real-time movement analysis to the front lines. Funded under MTEC-22-02-MPAI

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