NM-Q Medical Device Studio

The NM-Q Medical Device Studio is designed to enable Northwestern Medicine clinicians (physicians, nurses or other healthcare providers) to move from "napkin drawings" to initial prototypes, facilitating initial conversations and interest among clinicians, industry partners and/or investors.  The studio is supported by the NM Mansueto Innovation Institute and Northwestern's Querrey InQbation Lab.

Both institutions contributed $100k each to support four (4) projects which are selected by a committee consisting of clinicians and external experts.  Each project has up to $50k of allocated funding to support the initial prototyping build.    

An external product designer manages the projects from concept to prototype, helping to ensure device specifications are captured and translated for design firms to provide and execute a proper scope of work.  Where applicable, Northwestern will cover initial patent costs and help initiate steps towards commercialization through involvement in a Kellogg business course or introductions to medical device companies.

For more details and the application, visit this page.