--- title: IMPACT --- [Skip to content](https://m2d2challenge.com/impact#main-content) [![](https://m2d2challenge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2D2%20logo%20v1.png?width=1088&height=447&name=M2D2%20logo%20v1.png)](https://m2d2challenge.com/) - Programs & Challenges Show submenu for Programs & Challenges - [$200K Challenge](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge) Show submenu for $200K Challenge - [Areas of Interest](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge-areas-of-interest) - [FAQs](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge-faqs) - [Barracuda Bowl](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl) Show submenu for Barracuda Bowl - [Areas of Interest](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl-areas-of-interest) - [FAQs](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl-faqs) - [InnovAGE](https://m2d2challenge.com/innovage) Show submenu for InnovAGE - [Fall 2025 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/fall-2025-innovage-cohort) - [Spring 2025 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/spring-2025-innovage-cohort) - [Spring 2026 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/spring-2026-innovage-cohort) - [Fall 2026 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/fall-2026-innovage-cohort) - [CAPCaT](https://m2d2challenge.com/umass-capcat) - [Lab & Office Space](https://m2d2challenge.com/m2d2-lab-space) - [Talk to M2D2](https://m2d2challenge.com/contact-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Programs & Challenges Show submenu for Programs & Challenges - [$200K Challenge](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge) Show submenu for $200K Challenge - [Areas of Interest](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge-areas-of-interest) - [FAQs](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge-faqs) - [Barracuda Bowl](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl) Show submenu for Barracuda Bowl - [Areas of Interest](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl-areas-of-interest) - [FAQs](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl-faqs) - [InnovAGE](https://m2d2challenge.com/innovage) Show submenu for InnovAGE - [Fall 2025 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/fall-2025-innovage-cohort) - [Spring 2025 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/spring-2025-innovage-cohort) - [Spring 2026 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/spring-2026-innovage-cohort) - [Fall 2026 InnovAGE Cohort](https://m2d2challenge.com/fall-2026-innovage-cohort) - [CAPCaT](https://m2d2challenge.com/umass-capcat) - [Lab & Office Space](https://m2d2challenge.com/m2d2-lab-space) - [Talk to M2D2](https://m2d2challenge.com/contact-us) - [Newsletter Signup](https://m2d2challenge.com/contact-us) [Newsletter Signup](https://m2d2challenge.com/contact-us) ![logos for eblasts-2](https://m2d2challenge.com/hubfs/logos%20for%20eblasts-2.png "logos for eblasts-2") # M2D2 IMPACT Accelerator A 12-week accelerator program that aims to advance early-stage companies looking to reshape the future of innovation. *Cycle 7 has officially ended. Learn more about all of our great start-ups by clicking the button below.* Cycle 7 Recap ## What is IMPACT? - A 12-week cohort-based accelerator program to help connect startups to the expertise and resources needed to advance their technologies - Companies selected through a competitive application process; review criteria: in scope, deemed by experts to be most promising and having the highest likelihood of success - Mentors matched 1:1 to participants to share commercialization insights & guidance - 11 weeks of virtual sessions followed by an end-of-program pitch & networking event ![Geetha Manjunath - Niramai Health Showcase Day photo-1-1](https://m2d2challenge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Geetha%20Manjunath%20-%20Niramai%20Health%20Showcase%20Day%20photo-1-1.png?width=1418&height=1988&name=Geetha%20Manjunath%20-%20Niramai%20Health%20Showcase%20Day%20photo-1-1.png "Geetha Manjunath - Niramai Health Showcase Day photo-1-1") For Cycle 7 of IMPACT,Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is of utmost importance and is reflected throughout the application and review processes, and further, throughout the curriculum. **M2D2 is collaborating with [FORGE ](http://www.forgeimpact.org/)to support two unique innovation tracks:** 1. Minimally and non-invasive medical devices that advance the standard of care and/or make procedures more accessible (no SaaMD unless has a novel physical component as part of the solution). 1. Surgical 1. Image guidance 2. Minimally invasive surgical instruments/technologies to ensure better outcomes and shorter recovery times 2. Non-surgical 1.  Brain sensor 2. Non-invasive neural interfaces 1.  Structural materials 2. Functional materials 3. Biomaterials 4. Others.  ## IMPACT Pitch-Off Cycle 4 Highlights ## How our past members feel about the IMPACT program.    - *The content of the live events was excellent, and the support and encouragement offered by M2D2’s leadership team was exceptional."* **Laura Owen**, CEO & Founder of HealthyID     - *We were thrilled to be accepted into the program, and our expectations were only exceeded."* **Ben Merewitz**, CEO & Co-founder of Agile Devices     - *We would recommend the IMPACT program to any startup willing to learn and advance their company to the next level.”* **Bryan Nolan**, CEO & Founder of myBiometr - *The IMPACT team assisted with key introductions to investors and strategic partners."* **Gitte Pederson**, CEO & Co-founder of Genomic Expression   - *The accelerator had a positive impact on Avisi and we highly recommend it to other startups like us.”* **Rui Jing Jiang**, CEO & Co-founder of Avisi   - *I cannot recommend M2D2 IMPACT enough.”* **Casey Grage**, CEO & Founder of Hubly Surgical   ## *In their own words...* Learn about the IMPACT experience first-hand from alumni Hubly Surgical and their CEO Casey Grage.  [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2d2/) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/UMassM2D2) - [$200K Challenge](https://m2d2challenge.com/200k-challenge) - [Barracuda Bowl](https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl) - [InnovAGE](https://m2d2challenge.com/innovage) - [CAPCaT](https://m2d2challenge.com/umass-capcat) --- [![](https://m2d2challenge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/M2D2%20logo%20v1.png?width=1088&height=447&name=M2D2%20logo%20v1.png)](https://m2d2challenge.com/) 110 Canal St., 4th Floor, Lowell MA 01852 Copyright © 2025