--- title: Blog | Garrison (2) description: Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (2) --- # 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. - matter challenges ## [Alzheimer’s Association and MATTER select five finalists for second annual pitch competition](https://blog.matter.health/alzhiemers-association-and-matter-select-five-finalists-for-second-annual-pitch-competition) Feb 20, 2024 [![Alzheimer’s Association and MATTER select five finalists for second annual pitch competition](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/FinalSecondAnnualAlzPitchCompFinalists-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/alzhiemers-association-and-matter-select-five-finalists-for-second-annual-pitch-competition) [Startups and entrepreneurs with solutions increasing access to quality, person-centered care for underserved people living with Alzheimer’s pitching to industry leaders February 20, 2024, CHICAGO — The](https://blog.matter.health/alzhiemers-association-and-matter-select-five-finalists-for-second-annual-pitch-competition) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/alzhiemers-association-and-matter-select-five-finalists-for-second-annual-pitch-competition) - community ## [MATTER startup shoutouts: Winter 2023-24](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-winter-2023-24) Feb 7, 2024 [![MATTER startup shoutouts: Winter 2023-24](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/winter2023-24-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-winter-2023-24) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups completed raises, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-winter-2023-24) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-winter-2023-24) - community ## [February 2024: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/february-matter-new-members) Feb 6, 2024 [![February 2024: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/q4-q1-2023-2024-new-members-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/february-matter-new-members) [Over the last few months, 15 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Joining from all over the world, our new members span different areas of healthcare from digital health, medical devices, remote patient monitoring, oral care and more.](https://blog.matter.health/february-matter-new-members) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/february-matter-new-members) - community ## [MATTER startup shoutouts: Fall 2023](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-fall-2023) Oct 19, 2023 [![MATTER startup shoutouts: Fall 2023](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/October%202023-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-fall-2023) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, startups completed raises, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-fall-2023) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-fall-2023) - community ## [MATTER startup shoutouts: Summer 2023](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-summer-2023) Jun 14, 2023 [![MATTER startup shoutouts: Summer 2023](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/June%202023%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-summer-2023) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups won innovation competitions, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-summer-2023) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-summer-2023) - community ## [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: Spring 2023](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2023) Apr 12, 2023 [![MATTER Startup Shoutouts: Spring 2023](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/April%202023-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2023) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups raised more than $40 million, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2023) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2023) - community ## [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: December 2022](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-december-2022) Dec 7, 2022 [![MATTER Startup Shoutouts: December 2022](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NEW-startup%20shoututs-blog-post-hero-1600x800px%20(7)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-december-2022) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups raised more than $16 million, won prominent innovation challenges, received notable grants, fostered impactful partnerships and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-december-2022) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-december-2022) - matter news ## [MATTER launches Elevate Network for angel investors](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-elevate-network) Oct 5, 2022 [![MATTER launches Elevate Network for angel investors](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/PARDOT_Elevate_profile%20page%20header(600%20%C3%97%20260%20px)%20(1600%20%C3%97%20800%20px)%20(2)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-elevate-network) [Program introduces early-stage MATTER startups to accredited angels August 3, 2022 CHICAGO – MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced the launch of MATTER’s Elevate Network, a group of accredited angel investors receiving first looks at cutting-edge, early-stag...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-elevate-network) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-elevate-network) - community ## [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: August 2022](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-august-2022) Aug 30, 2022 [![MATTER Startup Shoutouts: August 2022](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NEW-startup%20shoututs-blog-post-hero-1600x800px%20(1200%20%C3%97%20627%20px)%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-august-2022) [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: August 2022 Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups raised more than $50 million, won prominent innovation challenges, received notable grants, fostered impactful partnerships an...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-august-2022) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-august-2022) - ## [MATTER Startup Shoutouts: June 2022](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-june-2022) Jun 27, 2022 [![MATTER Startup Shoutouts: June 2022](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NEW-startup%20shoututs-blog-post-hero-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-june-2022) [Every day, innovators across the MATTER community are building new solutions that accelerate innovation, advance care and improve lives. Over the last three months, MATTER startups have raised over $120 million, won six prominent innovation challenges, received notable grants, fostered impactful partnerships, secured patents and much more.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-june-2022) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-june-2022)