--- title: Blog | Colleen Wisniewski description: Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. --- # Blog #### Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. # MATTER Blog Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. - press release ## [American Gastroenterological Association and MATTER announce first-of-its-kind digestive disease incubator](https://blog.matter.health/american-gastroenterological-association-and-matter-announce-first-of-its-kind-digestive-disease-incubator) May 1, 2025 [![American Gastroenterological Association and MATTER announce first-of-its-kind digestive disease incubator](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2025-aga-matter-pre-program-announcement-hero-blog-1600x800.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/american-gastroenterological-association-and-matter-announce-first-of-its-kind-digestive-disease-incubator) [New initiative will reimagine the care journey for people living with gastroenterological conditions May 5, 2025, BETHESDA, MD and CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and the](https://blog.matter.health/american-gastroenterological-association-and-matter-announce-first-of-its-kind-digestive-disease-incubator) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/american-gastroenterological-association-and-matter-announce-first-of-its-kind-digestive-disease-incubator) - press release ## [VSP Vision and MATTER Launch Second Innovation Challenge to Source and Advance Solutions Enhancing Eye Care](https://blog.matter.health/vsp-vision-and-matter-launch-second-innovation-challenge-to-source-and-advance-solutions-enhancing-eye-care) Apr 29, 2025 [![VSP Vision and MATTER Launch Second Innovation Challenge to Source and Advance Solutions Enhancing Eye Care](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vsp-vision-care-challenge-2025-matter-blog-mobile-1600x800-03.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/vsp-vision-and-matter-launch-second-innovation-challenge-to-source-and-advance-solutions-enhancing-eye-care) [Finalists to be considered for investment opportunities by Topcon Healthcare, Inc. and a chance to pitch live at Vision Expo West April 29, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier heal...](https://blog.matter.health/vsp-vision-and-matter-launch-second-innovation-challenge-to-source-and-advance-solutions-enhancing-eye-care) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/vsp-vision-and-matter-launch-second-innovation-challenge-to-source-and-advance-solutions-enhancing-eye-care) - matter challenges ## [MATTER launches second Paratus Digital Health Accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-paratus-digital-health-accelerator) Mar 31, 2025 [![MATTER launches second Paratus Digital Health Accelerator](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter-paratus-digital-health-accelerator-cohort-2-blog-post-hero-updated-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-paratus-digital-health-accelerator) [March 31, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, announces the launch of the second cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-paratus-digital-health-accelerator) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-paratus-digital-health-accelerator) - matter challenges ## [CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER open applications for SMILE Health, igniting mission-driven innovation with global startups, industry leaders and investors](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-open-applications-for-smile-health-igniting-mission-driven-innovation-with-global-startups-industry-leaders-and-investors) Mar 24, 2025 [![CareQuest Innovation Partners and MATTER open applications for SMILE Health, igniting mission-driven innovation with global startups, industry leaders and investors](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/SMILE-Health-2025-blog-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-open-applications-for-smile-health-igniting-mission-driven-innovation-with-global-startups-industry-leaders-and-investors) [SMILE Health enters its fourth year with expanded support, including a new Startup Data Hub for startups improving health through oral health March 24, 2025 (Boston, MA and Chicago, IL) —](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-open-applications-for-smile-health-igniting-mission-driven-innovation-with-global-startups-industry-leaders-and-investors) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-open-applications-for-smile-health-igniting-mission-driven-innovation-with-global-startups-industry-leaders-and-investors) - matter challenges ## [MATTER announces cohort for Advancing Brain Health Innovation Challenge, supported by Lundbeck US Charitable Fund](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-cohort-for-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-supported-by-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) Mar 5, 2025 [![MATTER announces cohort for Advancing Brain Health Innovation Challenge, supported by Lundbeck US Charitable Fund](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lundbeckbloghero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-cohort-for-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-supported-by-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) [Five solutions join accelerator addressing barriers in rare neurological disease care March 5, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, with support from the](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-cohort-for-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-supported-by-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-cohort-for-advancing-brain-health-innovation-challenge-supported-by-lundbeck-us-charitable-fund) - matter challenges ## [Six startups selected to join inaugural cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, part of BARDA Accelerator Network](https://blog.matter.health/six-startups-selected-to-join-inaugural-cohort-of-the-paratus-digital-health-accelerator-part-of-barda-accelerator-network) Jan 14, 2025 [![Six startups selected to join inaugural cohort of the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, part of BARDA Accelerator Network](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Paratus-Digital-Health-Accelerator-Cohort-1-Announcement_Final-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/six-startups-selected-to-join-inaugural-cohort-of-the-paratus-digital-health-accelerator-part-of-barda-accelerator-network) [January 14, 2025, CHICAGO — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, is pleased to announce the cohort of the first Paratus Digital Health Accelerator program. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Prepa...](https://blog.matter.health/six-startups-selected-to-join-inaugural-cohort-of-the-paratus-digital-health-accelerator-part-of-barda-accelerator-network) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/six-startups-selected-to-join-inaugural-cohort-of-the-paratus-digital-health-accelerator-part-of-barda-accelerator-network) - matter news ## [MATTER announces non-dilutive funding for digital health startups addressing health security threats](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-non-dilutive-funding-for-digital-health-startups-addressing-health-security-threats) Jan 8, 2025 [![MATTER announces non-dilutive funding for digital health startups addressing health security threats](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Paratus-DEV-Non-Dilutive-Funding-for-digital-health-Information-BARDA_v2-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-non-dilutive-funding-for-digital-health-startups-addressing-health-security-threats) [Program is part of MATTER’s Paratus Digital Health Accelerator, the digital health arm of the BARDA Accelerator Network January 8, 2025, CHICAGO — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-non-dilutive-funding-for-digital-health-startups-addressing-health-security-threats) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-announces-non-dilutive-funding-for-digital-health-startups-addressing-health-security-threats) - press release ## [MATTER Selected to Lead the Digital Health Accelerator in the Next Generation of the BARDA Accelerator Network](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selected-to-lead-the-digital-health-accelerator-in-the-next-generation-of-the-barda-accelerator-network) Sep 17, 2024 [![MATTER Selected to Lead the Digital Health Accelerator in the Next Generation of the BARDA Accelerator Network](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Paratus-Launch-Announcement-LinkedIn-Twitter-Updated-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selected-to-lead-the-digital-health-accelerator-in-the-next-generation-of-the-barda-accelerator-network) [MATTER to support the development and commercialization of next-generation digital health technologies for preparedness and response to health security threats. September 17, 2024, Chicago, IL -](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selected-to-lead-the-digital-health-accelerator-in-the-next-generation-of-the-barda-accelerator-network) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selected-to-lead-the-digital-health-accelerator-in-the-next-generation-of-the-barda-accelerator-network) - matter news ## [MATTER and KLAS Research form strategic partnership to support healthcare innovators](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-klas-research-form-strategic-partnership) Apr 4, 2024 [![MATTER and KLAS Research form strategic partnership to support healthcare innovators](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/klasresearch-partnership-announcement-hero-2024%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-klas-research-form-strategic-partnership) [Partnership to provide access to third-party insights to accelerator development of MATTER member solutions APRIL 4, 2024, CHICAGO, IL, and PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH —](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-klas-research-form-strategic-partnership) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-klas-research-form-strategic-partnership)