Qosina Partners with Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center to Support Next-Generation Medtech Startups
Qosina has joined the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) as an annual sponsor. M2D2, a joint initiative of UMass Lowell and UMass Chan Medical School, is a leading innovation program that provides coworking, office and prototyping facilities, along with advanced wet lab space, access to core labs and expert-led funding programs. The center serves as an incubator and accelerator, supporting medical device and biotech startups with resources, mentorship and research collaboration opportunities.
“M2D2 plays a critical role in advancing innovation within the medical device and biotech sectors,” said Lee Pochter, CEO of Qosina. “Qosina is proud to support its mission and to collaborate with the innovation community through events, mentoring and resource sharing.”
Mary Ann Picard, Executive Director for Innovation at UMass Lowell, added, “We are delighted to welcome Qosina as a corporate sponsor. Their expertise as a global supplier of single-use OEM components for the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries will be an invaluable asset to the hundreds of startups we work with across our three innovation centers.”
As part of this sponsorship, Qosina reaffirms its dedication to advancing research and development across the Medtech industry. By supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage companies, Qosina aims to contribute to an environment where new ideas and technologies can grow and succeed.
About Qosina
Qosina is a leading global supplier of OEM single-use components to the medical and biopharmaceutical industries. With 45 years of experience, Qosina offers one of the world’s largest selections of stock components—including connectors, fittings, valves, tubing and other critical parts—to help companies accelerate innovation and reduce time to market. In addition to its extensive catalog, Qosina provides custom sourcing, molding and assembly solutions. Headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, with a European office in Milan, Italy, Qosina serves customers worldwide with a commitment to quality, compliance and innovation.
About M2D2
Massachusetts Medical Device Development (M2D2) is a lifeline for medical device, life sciences and biotech startups. The organization’s mission is to provide startups with a vibrant innovation environment including access to world-class facilities, industry and academic experts, and a vast array of resources that provide a path from proof of concept through to commercialization. Their collaborative approach promotes and strengthens startup diversity, health equity and innovation, with government and industry partners from across the Life Sciences ecosystem.