--- title: Blog | press release (5) description: press release | Stay up to date on healthcare news, stories and insights from across the MATTER community. (5) --- # 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 ## [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 news ## [Loyola University Chicago and MATTER launch 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-launch-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest) Aug 2, 2022 [![Loyola University Chicago and MATTER launch 2022 Loyola Chicago Health Equity Quest](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Loyola-Hero-2022-blog-1600x800px-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-launch-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest) [Competition will advance solutions at the cross-section of health equity and climate change August 2, 2022, CHICAGO — Loyola University Chicago’s Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health and MATTER today launched the 2022 Loyola Chicago Health ...](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-launch-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/loyola-university-chicago-and-matter-launch-2022-loyola-chicago-health-equity-quest) - matter news ## [MATTER launches second edition of mentorship program for founders of color](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-edition-of-mentorship-program-for-founders-of-color) Jul 18, 2022 [![MATTER launches second edition of mentorship program for founders of color](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BRIDGE-2022-hero-1600x800px-Jun-19-2025-12-05-29-5715-AM.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-edition-of-mentorship-program-for-founders-of-color) [July 18, 2022, CHICAGO — MATTER today launched the second edition of BRIDGE, a free program designed for early-stage founders of color seeking the mentorship and resources they need to build their businesses. This year, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will join MATTER as a flagship partner.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-edition-of-mentorship-program-for-founders-of-color) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-second-edition-of-mentorship-program-for-founders-of-color) - 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 news ## [MATTER and AWS launch incubator program for EMEA healthcare startups entering the U.S.](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-aws-launch-incubator-program-for-emea-healthcare-startups-entering-the-us) Jun 23, 2022 [![MATTER and AWS launch incubator program for EMEA healthcare startups entering the U.S.](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AWS-hero-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-aws-launch-incubator-program-for-emea-healthcare-startups-entering-the-us) [AWS Expand will help 38 startups accelerate market readiness and build go-to-market strategy June 23, 2022, CHICAGO — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today announced the launch of a new incubation program in collaboration with Amazon W...](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-aws-launch-incubator-program-for-emea-healthcare-startups-entering-the-us) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-and-aws-launch-incubator-program-for-emea-healthcare-startups-entering-the-us) - 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 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) - matter challenges ## [MATTER and CareQuest Innovation Partners announce inaugural cohort for SMILE Health](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-announce-inaugural-cohort-for-smile-health) May 10, 2022 [![MATTER and CareQuest Innovation Partners announce inaugural cohort for SMILE Health](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CareQuestInnovation-cohort-announcement-hero-1600x800px-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-announce-inaugural-cohort-for-smile-health) [Five startups selected to participate in accelerator at the intersection of oral health improvement and health equity advancement BOSTON and CHICAGO, May 6, 2022 — MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, and CareQuest Innovation Pa...](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-announce-inaugural-cohort-for-smile-health) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/carequest-innovation-partners-and-matter-announce-inaugural-cohort-for-smile-health) - matter challenges ## [Parkview Health and MATTER launch third annual innovation competition, focused on maternal and childhood access and outcomes](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-launch-third-annual-innovation-competition) May 2, 2022 [![Parkview Health and MATTER launch third annual innovation competition, focused on maternal and childhood access and outcomes](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Parkview2022_hero-4.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-launch-third-annual-innovation-competition) [Seeking innovators with solutions to improve access to care for underrepresented mothers and children May 2, Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago, IL — Parkview Health, a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving more than 895,000 people in northeast Indiana and northw...](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-launch-third-annual-innovation-competition) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/parkview-health-and-matter-launch-third-annual-innovation-competition) - matter challenges ## [MATTER launches Accelerating Innovation in Aging program](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-program) Mar 23, 2022 [![MATTER launches Accelerating Innovation in Aging program](https://blog.matter.health/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/RRF-Foundation-Accelerating-Innovation-In-Aging-2022%20(1)-2.png) ](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-program) [Accelerator seeks technology-enabled solutions for reducing social isolation or loneliness in older adults March 23, CHICAGO — With support from the RRF Foundation for Aging, MATTER, the premier healthcare incubator and innovation hub, today launched the inaugural](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-program) [![](https://matter.health/assets/images/ic_right_arrow_blue.svg)Read more](https://blog.matter.health/matter-launches-accelerating-innovation-in-aging-program)