Mission-Driven Tech Selected as Member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network
Mission-Driven Tech Joins a Nationwide Network Working to Accelerate Transformative Health Solutions
<<Hampton Bays, New York , June 26, 2024>> — Mission-Driven Tech, a Cervical Cancer innovation company, announced today that it was selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Based in the Greater Boston area and managed by VentureWell, the Investor Catalyst Hub seeks to accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking and accessible biomedical solutions. It utilizes an innovative hub-and-spoke model designed to reach a wide range of nonprofit organizations and
Minority-Serving Institutions, with the ultimate aim of delivering scalable healthcare outcomes for all Americans.
“We’re thrilled for Mission-Driven Tech to join the ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network,” co-founder Eve McDavid said. “The Sprint for Women’s Health represents a seismic leap forward to prioritize and improve the health and well-being of more than half the world’s outcome. We look forward to partnering with ARPA-H and network collaborators to advance women’s health technology and research to drive the industry forward.”
Mission-Driven Tech joins a dynamic nationwide network of organizations aligned to ARPA-H’s overarching mission to improve health outcomes through the following research focus areas: health science futures, proactive health, scalable solutions, and resilient systems. Investor Catalyst Hub spokes represent a broad spectrum of expertise, geographic diversity, and community perspectives.
“Our spoke network embodies a rich and representative range of perspectives and expertise,” said Mark Marino, Vice President of Growth Strategy and Development for VentureWell and Project Director for the Investor Catalyst Hub. “Our spokes comprise a diverse network that will be instrumental in ensuring that equitable health solutions reach communities across every state and tribal nation.”
As an Investor Catalyst Hub spoke, Mission-Driven Tech gains access to potential funding and flexible contracting for faster award execution compared to traditional government contracts. Spoke membership also offers opportunities to provide input on ARPA-H challenge areas and priorities, along with access to valuable networking opportunities and a robust resource library.
The spoke network will continue to grow as the Investor Catalyst Hub expands its efforts, with applications being selected on a rolling basis. Interested organizations can visit https://investorcatalysthub.org/ to learn more or submit a membership application.
About Mission-Driven Tech
Mission-Driven Tech is a Cervical Cancer innovation company transforming gynecologic cancer care with modern technology. Co-founders Dr. Onyinye Balogun and Eve McDavid are a Provider-Survivor team who combine their rich complementary backgrounds in medicine and technology to improve outcomes for women everywhere. The company is on a mission to eradicate Cervical Cancer by building inclusive products for people with a cervix and the providers who treat them.