INNOVATION + INCUBATION PARTNERS
Startups
We are a startup. Blur evolved from an ophthalmology medical device start-up in the Research Triangle Park. We’ve lived through two successful acquisitions and we understand the hustle and mentality needed for success.
We partner with startups, doctors, inventors, and universities to design and develop their medical technologies, helping to bring successful products to market.
Realistic Goals
We have the in-house expertise to complete and manage all aspects of a medical device start-up. From design and engineering through manufacturing, clients leverage our internal systems and knowledge to help achieve their goals.
Leverage Our Experience
We understand building medical devices and we understand building companies. There are tough decisions to make. You need a quality system, product strategy, great engineering, a smart regulatory path, and manufacture leverage. All within a fixed budget. We get it.
- Early IP analysis
- Product strategy
- Product concepts
- COGS estimates
- Business planning
- Development planning
- Technology assessments
- ISO 13485 Quality System development
- Prototyping
- Investor strategy and Angel opportunities
- On-site workspaces
- Government grant support
Acquisition Experience
We’ve gone through two major acquisitions. We know how to prepare for technical diligence, we are used to being scrutinized, and we’ve developed our internal systems to be adaptable and acquirable.
Adaptable Quality System
We have a great ISO 13485 quality system, developed and used by our team. Our start-up clients can adapt that quality system as their own. It’ll be a seamless and efficient quality pathway through development into manufacturing and beyond.
Fundraising
Whether it’s raising capital, writing grant applications, or demonstrating that you have a capable team on board for investors, we have you covered. We are battle-tested and ready.
STARTUPS ARE NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART
Survive the Valley of Death
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Realistic Planning
You need a concrete plan and enough cash to develop, test, submit to the FDA and get revenues positive. Only through realistic planning and experienced compliance guidance can you accurately plan from concept through sales ramp-up. And a well thought out plan is only as good as the decisions you make during the process. We’ve been there, we’ve seen good decisions and bad. We will help.
Bring it all together
Here's What's Next
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Avoid Manufacturing Nightmares
Manufacturing as a startup is not easy. You aren’t taken seriously, and you need cash in order to buy components and get volume price breaks. You need information, relationships, and leverage. We’ve been down this road and we’ve been successful. Now we’ve built this capability internally at Blur, using the strategies we’ve developed over the years to reduce risks and costs.
WHAT WE'VE DONE
Our Work
We're here to help
Incubating a Company is Tough
Starting a medical device company is not for the faint of heart. With Blur’s talented team in your corner we will confidently tackle challenges as they arise.