Helping life-science entrepreneurs and early-stage biomedical companies with space, capital and expertise

The REDIzone® business incubator, in collaboration with NEOMED and the Northeast Ohio Startup Network, offers extensive resources to support regional life-science entrepreneurs and early-stage biomedical companies.

We offer:

State-of-the-art facilities: Access to NEOMED’s cutting-edge lab and administrative spaces.
Capital resources: Guidance and access to regional funding opportunities.
Networking opportunities: Develop relationships within the public and private sectors.
Expert collaboration: Connect with our world-class scientists to advance your business.

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Charting Our Success

Northeast Ohio’s growing medical technology sector is driving advancements in health care worldwide. Our clients are actively involved in this growth, supporting NEOMED’s research endeavors and contributing to the region’s economic vitality.

BioMendics, LLC^® is dedicated to the treatment of rare genetic skin disorders, acute wounds, burns, antibiotics, and inflammatory skin conditions. The company’s lead product, TolaSure^™, is a patented topical gel containing small-molecule liquid crystals that help promote all phases of the healing process.

Crystal Diagnostics was born out of a research partnership with Kent State University and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). The company’s mission is to bring new technology solutions to food pathogen detection advancing automation through use of liquid crystal technology.

Cerberus Biosciences is developing novel chemotherapeutic agents that combine diagnostic (imaging) and therapeutic (cell-killing) activities into a single molecule. Their agents will improve surgical success against several malignancies including brain, lung, and breast cancer.

Ohan Cardiovascular Innovations (OHCVI) focuses on providing non-GLP studies while implementing the highest standard of quality services. Streamlined protocols, established techniques, and targeted efficiency allow them to conduct preclinical research for clients around the world.

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Schedule your visit to the REDIzone business incubator, located on the campus of NEOMED.

Orange hallways mark the REDIzone space at NEOMED.

About the REDIzone

The REDIzone life science business incubator stimulates Research, Entrepreneurship, Discovery and Innovation to promote economic growth and improve health care outcomes worldwide.

Facilities & Resources

Comprehensive in scope, we support regional medtech entrepreneurs and early-stage biomedical companies by leveraging NEOMED’s vast research infrastructure and capabilities to accelerate your growth.

VIEW FACILITIES & RESOURCES

Pharmaceutical Proof of Concept Center

The Center supports small- to medium-sized drug development companies in accelerating their therapies toward human clinical trials.

Supporting life-science research

faculty startups companies

$2.5M

funding support

patent applications

$30k

research awards

Latest News & Stories

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