Green Sun Medical to compete in MedTech Innovator Final for $335K in prizes at AdvaMed 2016
Innosphere Client Company, Green Sun Medical, Finalist in the leading MedTech Conference in North America
Green Sun Medical to compete in AdvaMed 2016 MedTech Conference for $335K in prizes
Green Sun Medical, a Colorado-based startup company developing a transformative bracing technology for the treatment of adolescent scoliosis, was named by AdvaMed 2016: The MedTech Conference as one of four finalists in the annual MedTech Innovator global competition. MedTech Innovator is the medtech industry’s global competition and virtual accelerator, and Green Sun Medical rose to the top of 430 applications submitted from organizations in 24 countries. The competition will be held on October 19th in Minneapolis, Minn. for $335,000 in prizes.
Green Sun Medical is developing a tech-enabled spinal brace for adolescent scoliosis patients. Their technology allows the patient to move and generate constant corrective forces necessary to reverse deformity by having the brace apply reduction forces. “It’s an honor to be named a finalist with these incredible companies driving innovation into the medical technology industry,” said Jamie Haggard, Green Sun Medical CEO and Co-Founder. “To be recognized by AdvaMed and MedTech Innovator has generated enormous momentum for us.”
Green Sun Medical is a current client company of Innosphere, Colorado’s leading high-tech incubator. With support from Innosphere’s business incubation program, Green Sun Medical has become investor ready, has connected with experienced advisors, and has received introductions to corporate and strategic partners. “Green Sun Medical is quickly gaining recognition and support,” said Mike Freeman, Innosphere CEO. “Their medical device will change lives and we’re lucky to work with their incredible team.”
