Product Development Pipeline

Neuromodulation products are the result of years of development, so the University of Minnesota aims to support you at every stage of development. Key University facilities, laboratories, and departments can be explored from the page for each development stage, with more on our Resources page.

Explore the options below to learn more about what our liaisons can connect you with!

• Concept:  The University offers scientific, technical, and design resources to speed your development from concept to prototype.
• Preclinical and De-risking: Through animal models, expertise at regulatory standards, and laboratory services, the University can help you de-risk your product.
• First in Human: With dozens of expert researchers and an Internal Review Board, we will work with you to perform ethical, scientific validation of your new technology.
• Clinical: The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) provides a convenient portal for all clinical trials at the U.
• Initial Release: Either through limited release at a UMN hospital, or with market analysis by MBA students, we help you assess how your product will perform in the real world.