SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, April 02, 2025—EmergenceMed, a pioneering provider of innovative emergency medical solutions, 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 are thrilled to join the Investor Catalyst Hub and collaborate with this dynamic network to drive transformative emergency healthcare innovations,” said Dr. De Lorenzo, Co-Founder and President of EmergencyMed. “This opportunity allows us to align with ARPA-H’s mission and leverage key resources to advance accessible and scalable emergency medical solutions.”
EmergenceMed 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 vibrant spoke network reflects a diverse range of experts with a shared commitment to closing gaps in innovation and health equity,” said Chelsea Schiller, Director of the Investor Catalyst Hub. “By building connections between our network and ARPA-H programs, we can help speed up the transition of innovative ideas into equitable health solutions for all.”
As an Investor Catalyst Hub spoke, EmergenceMed 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.
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 EmergenceMed
EmergenceMed, LLC specializes in developing innovative solutions to enhance patient care in critical and emergency medical settings. Co-founded by leading experts in medicine and engineering, the company is dedicated to transforming healthcare through cutting-edge technologies. For more information, visit www.emergencemed.com.
