Portfolio – MCM4Kids

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Explore our growing portfolio of groundbreaking companies advancing medical countermeasures for children. From life-saving diagnostics and therapeutics to next-generation devices and vaccines, these innovators are tackling urgent pediatric health security needs for a stronger, more resilient future for our children.

SPARK Accelerator Cohort 2025

AcQumen Medical

AcQumen Medical is developing UltraTrac, a noninvasive, continuous monitoring system tailored for neonatal and pediatric ICU patients. It merges the simplicity of impedance monitoring with the precision of ultrasound to enhance real-time assessment and improve pediatric critical care outcomes.

BugSee

BugSee provides a rapid sepsis diagnostic tool that isolates and detects pathogens from blood samples, enabling targeted and timely antibiotic therapy. BugSee aims to redefine sepsis care globally, especially in pediatric and high-risk patient populations.

Deep Breathe

Deep Breathe is advancing respiratory diagnostics with an AI-powered lung ultrasound platform that provides real-time, radiation-free diagnostics for conditions such as pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and respiratory distress.

Predose

Predose is building a precision dosing platform for pediatric use that integrates advanced PK/PD models, optimization algorithms, and patient-specific data to personalize drug dosing at the point of care. The technology enables real-time, model-informed therapy adjustments to improve safety and treatment outcomes.

RhinoMed

Rhinomed offers a pediatric-friendly nasal swab that simplifies sample collection, reduces stress, and delivers high-quality results. It supports decentralized and at-home respiratory testing, tailored to the needs of young patients.

VaxSyna

VaxSyna is advancing vaccine development with a self-adjuvanting, antibody-based platform designed to generate strong immune responses through immunogenic complex formation. Its lead product targets herpes simplex virus (HSV), offering both prophylactic and therapeutic protection.

Vesynta

Vesynta’s DosoLogic software personalizes pediatric drug dosing by integrating mathematical models with real-world healthcare data. It supports clinicians in optimizing therapies and improving long-term outcomes for children.

WearableDose

WearableDose is transforming radiation therapy monitoring with a real-time, AI-powered wearable dosimeter. Its flexible, tissue-equivalent patch continuously tracks exposure and enables immediate adjustments, improving treatment accuracy and reducing harm to healthy tissue.

YourBio Health

YourBio Health’s TAP® Device uses HALO™ microneedle technology to offer painless, bladeless blood collection for children. The device supports both at-home and clinical use, improving access to high-quality pediatric diagnostics.

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