Existing University Start-Ups
Orasi Medical designs and develops non-invasive neural engineering products to diagnose and monitor the progression of neurological disorders. Orasi plans to offer a single, patient-friendly test with real- time results for definitive, early-stage diagnosis and is based on four years of pioneering research and development at the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis VA Hospital.
Medication Management Systems, Inc. is a Minneapolis based company providing software for the healthcare industry. The company's initial business line is built around the Assurance Pharmaceutical Care System (APCS), a patent pending pharmaceutical care model reflected in software and services which provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support for pharmacists and others managing patient drug regimens. The APCS system developers include Linda Strand and Bob Cipolle from the School of Pharmacy.
VitalMedix is developing Tamiasyn, a proprietary parenterally delivered formulation that may have potential to significantly improve the outcome for severely injured trauma patients. The goal is to extend the "golden hour" post-trauma for several hours, to protect organ systems and the brain from additional damage prior to and during the blood replacement process. VitalMedix is based in Minneapolis, MN.
Ascir, Inc. designs and develops portable and fixed gas detectors for safe, stand-off monitoring of potentially hazardous environments. Ascir’s patented technology will provide the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), first responders and industrial, automotive, mining and refinery personnel a unique, low cost solution for detecting multiple gases in real-time from remote distances. The company’s mission is to avert workers from danger, save lives from terrorist attacks, protect the environment and drive refinery efficiencies.