--- title: Blog | matter challenges (6) description: matter challenges | Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (6) --- # 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 ## [Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest winners](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-winners) Nov 7, 2022 [![Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest winners](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Loyola-Hero-2022-blog-winner-announcement-hero-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-winners) [Parcel Health takes home grand prize of $35K with sustainable medication packaging solution November 9, 2022, CHICAGO — Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, have selected Parcel Hea...](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-winners) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-winners) - matter challenges ## [Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest finalists](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-finalists) Oct 13, 2022 [![Loyola University Chicago and MATTER announce 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest finalists](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Loyola-Hero-2022-blog-1600x800px-Jun-18-2025-11-49-39-9786-PM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-finalists) [Innovators to pitch health equity and climate change solutions for the chance to win up to $75K October 13, 2022, CHICAGO — Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, have selected ei...](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-finalists) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-announce-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest-finalists) - matter challenges ## [MATTER launches 51 Labs accelerator to advance women+'s health innovation](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-51-labs-accelerator-to-advance-womens-health-innovation) Sep 19, 2022 [![MATTER launches 51 Labs accelerator to advance women+'s health innovation](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/51-Labs-header-2022-1600x800%20px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-51-labs-accelerator-to-advance-womens-health-innovation) [Inaugural year’s cohort to focus on menopause with partners Astellas Pharma US, Walgreens, Parkview Health and University of Chicago Medicine September 19, CHICAGO — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub,...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-51-labs-accelerator-to-advance-womens-health-innovation) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-51-labs-accelerator-to-advance-womens-health-innovation) - matter challenges ## [Parkview Health and MATTER announce Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition finalists](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-finalists) Aug 19, 2022 [![Parkview Health and MATTER announce Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition finalists](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Parkview-2022-blog-hero-finalists-1600x800-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-finalists) [August 18, 2022, CHICAGO — Parkview Health and MATTER have announced four finalists for the 2022 Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition. As a result of the semifinalist p...](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-finalists) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-finalists) - matter challenges ## [MATTER awarded $50K to four startups at Accelerating Innovation in Aging demo day](https://blog.matter.health/matter-awarded-50k-to-four-startups-at-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-demo-day) Aug 9, 2022 [![MATTER awarded $50K to four startups at Accelerating Innovation in Aging demo day](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RRF-recap-hero-2022-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-awarded-50k-to-four-startups-at-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-demo-day) [Platform that enables older adults to privately record meaningful life stories from their home phone wins grand prize August 9, 2022, CHICAGO — With support from RRF Foundation for Aging, MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has announced f...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-awarded-50k-to-four-startups-at-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-demo-day) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-awarded-50k-to-four-startups-at-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-demo-day) - matter challenges ## [Parkview Health and MATTER announce Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition semifinalists](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-semifinalists) Jul 11, 2022 [![Parkview Health and MATTER announce Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition semifinalists](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Parkview2022_hero-Jun-19-2025-12-04-46-4525-AM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-semifinalists) [July 11, 2022, CHICAGO — Parkview Health and MATTER have announced 8 semifinalists for the 2022 Healthy Mom and Baby 3.0 Innovation Competition. Launched in May 2022, the competition challenged innovators to submit product, software or program solutions to help improve access to care and management of chronic conditions for mothers, infants and children. ...](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-semifinalists) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-announce-healthy-mom-and-baby-3-dot-0-innovation-competition-semifinalists) - matter challenges ## [Listen: Parkview and public health officials discuss access to care for mothers and children](https://blog.matter.health/listen-parkview-and-public-health-officials-discuss-the-access-to-care-for-mothers-and-children) Jun 7, 2022 [![Listen: Parkview and public health officials discuss access to care for mothers and children](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/matter-podcast-blog-hero-image-healthymomandbaby-2022-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/listen-parkview-and-public-health-officials-discuss-the-access-to-care-for-mothers-and-children) [Creating healthier moms and babies: Improving access to care Though there has been increased attention to maternal and child health, significant improvements still need to be made to increase access to quality healthcare. A lack of access to consistent, high-quality and affordable healthcare increases the risk and severi...](https://blog.matter.health/listen-parkview-and-public-health-officials-discuss-the-access-to-care-for-mothers-and-children) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/listen-parkview-and-public-health-officials-discuss-the-access-to-care-for-mothers-and-children) - matter challenges ## [Baxter-sponsored University Hackathon generates novel solutions from student innovators around home dialysis](https://blog.matter.health/baxter-sponsored-university-hackathon-generates-novel-solutions-from-student-innovators-around-home-dialysis) Jun 6, 2022 [![Baxter-sponsored University Hackathon generates novel solutions from student innovators around home dialysis](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2022BaxterHackathon-Blog-Hero-1600%C3%97800px-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/baxter-sponsored-university-hackathon-generates-novel-solutions-from-student-innovators-around-home-dialysis) [Tayyaba Ali from Loyola University Chicago named winner CHICAGO, June 6, 2022 — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, along with Baxter (NYSE:BAX), a global innovator in kidney care, announced the winner of the 2022 University Hackat...](https://blog.matter.health/baxter-sponsored-university-hackathon-generates-novel-solutions-from-student-innovators-around-home-dialysis) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/baxter-sponsored-university-hackathon-generates-novel-solutions-from-student-innovators-around-home-dialysis) - matter challenges ## [MATTER and KOSME launch second annual innovation program](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-kosme-launch-second-annual-innovation-program) May 19, 2022 [![MATTER and KOSME launch second annual innovation program](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2022-KOSME-cohort-blog-hero-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-kosme-launch-second-annual-innovation-program) [Five Korean companies will prepare to launch in the U.S. market May 19, CHICAGO and SEOUL, Kor. — The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) in collaboration with MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has launched the](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-kosme-launch-second-annual-innovation-program) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-kosme-launch-second-annual-innovation-program) - matter challenges ## [MATTER selects nine startups for inaugural Accelerating Innovation in Aging cohort](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selects-10-startups-for-inaugural-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-cohort) May 18, 2022 [![MATTER selects nine startups for inaugural Accelerating Innovation in Aging cohort](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RRF-Accelerating-Innovation-In-Aging-inaugual-cohort-hero-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selects-10-startups-for-inaugural-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-cohort) [Innovators enter international accelerator to advance solutions reducing social isolation and loneliness for older adults May 17, CHICAGO — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has announced the first cohort of entrepreneurs to particip...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selects-10-startups-for-inaugural-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-cohort) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-selects-10-startups-for-inaugural-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-cohort)