--- title: Blog 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. - ## [The AbbVie Foundation and MATTER announce AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator grant recipient](https://blog.matter.health/the-abbvie-foundation-and-matter-announce-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator-grant-recipient) May 20, 2025 [![The AbbVie Foundation and MATTER announce AbbVie Foundation Health Equity Accelerator grant recipient](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2024-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator-winner-blog-hero-1600x800.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/the-abbvie-foundation-and-matter-announce-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator-grant-recipient) [May 21, 2025, CHICAGO, IL — The AbbVie Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to drive transformative change and advance health equity in communities worldwide, in partnership with MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, are pleased to announce the grant recipient ...](https://blog.matter.health/the-abbvie-foundation-and-matter-announce-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator-grant-recipient) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/the-abbvie-foundation-and-matter-announce-abbvie-foundation-health-equity-accelerator-grant-recipient) - 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) - community ## [Spring 2025: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/spring-2025-meet-the-newest-members-of-the-matter-startup-community) Apr 28, 2025 [![Spring 2025: Meet the newest members of the MATTER startup community](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/spring-25-new-members-blog-hero.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/spring-2025-meet-the-newest-members-of-the-matter-startup-community) [Recently, 16 startups became part of the MATTER community as Select members. Our new members span different areas of healthcare, from digital health, medical devices, therapeutics and more.](https://blog.matter.health/spring-2025-meet-the-newest-members-of-the-matter-startup-community) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/spring-2025-meet-the-newest-members-of-the-matter-startup-community) - community ## [MATTER startup shoutouts: Spring 2025](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2025) Apr 17, 2025 [![MATTER startup shoutouts: Spring 2025](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/spring-2025-startup-shoutouts-final.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2025) [Every quarter, we recognize startups from the MATTER community and their accomplishments as they build new solutions that are accelerating innovation, advancing care and improving lives. Some highlights include:](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2025) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-startup-shoutouts-spring-2025) - community ## [Member insights: Actual quality is the best measure of quality](https://blog.matter.health/member-insights-actual-quality-is-the-best-measure-of-quality) Apr 9, 2025 [![Member insights: Actual quality is the best measure of quality](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/orthogonal-blog-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/member-insights-actual-quality-is-the-best-measure-of-quality) [The true measure of medical device quality lies in safety and effectiveness Randy Horton, Chief Solutions Officer at Orthogonal, and](https://blog.matter.health/member-insights-actual-quality-is-the-best-measure-of-quality) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/member-insights-actual-quality-is-the-best-measure-of-quality) - 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) - insights ## [Partner Insights with VSP Vision: Lens Into the Future: Unveiling the Next Wave of Healthcare Innovation](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-vsp-vision-lens-into-the-future-unveiling-the-next-wave-of-healthcare-innovation) Mar 6, 2025 [![Partner Insights with VSP Vision: Lens Into the Future: Unveiling the Next Wave of Healthcare Innovation](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter_banners_1-01-_blog-hero-image-vsp-vision2025-2.jpg) ](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-vsp-vision-lens-into-the-future-unveiling-the-next-wave-of-healthcare-innovation) [The VSP Global Innovation Center (GIC), the innovation arm for vision care leader VSP Vision™, and MATTER are teaming up to offer a “Lens Into the Future,” a four-part virtual series showcasing next-gen trends and technologies driving healthcare forward.](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-vsp-vision-lens-into-the-future-unveiling-the-next-wave-of-healthcare-innovation) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/partner-insights-with-vsp-vision-lens-into-the-future-unveiling-the-next-wave-of-healthcare-innovation) - 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)