We are thrilled to announce that Intelligent Implants has been officially selected as one of just 11 innovative companies to join Batch 4 of the prestigious Plug and Play Medtech accelerator program. The program is based in Warsaw, Indiana, widely recognized as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World.”
This selection places Intelligent Implants at the heart of the medtech industry, providing an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with global leaders and accelerate the development and adoption of our groundbreaking SmartFuse® technology. Over the next 20 weeks, our team will work closely with Plug and Play’s corporate partners, including orthopedic giant Zimmer Biomet, as well as Parkview Health and Paragon Medical.
“Being chosen for the Plug and Play Medtech program is a tremendous validation of our vision and technology,” said Martin Larsson, CEO of Intelligent Implants.
The accelerator program specifically targets cutting-edge solutions in areas like next-generation implants, an area where Intelligent Implants is a pioneer. The program is designed to foster rapid growth and innovation.
In the official announcement, Brandon Noll, Director of Plug and Play Indiana, stated, “This latest batch of startups is a testament to the global appeal and unmatched potential of the Medtech industry in the state of Indiana… The future of medical technology is being shaped right here, and we’re excited to be part of that growth.”
The intensive 20-week program provides a tailored curriculum, including strategic workshops, introductions to an extensive network of corporate partners and investors, and dedicated support to refine business and pitch strategies. The program will culminate in a formal Expo on March 25, 2026, where we will present our progress and solutions to an audience of corporate executives, investors, and industry leaders.
We are honored to be recognized among such a promising group of medtech innovators and look forward to a period of accelerated growth and collaboration. Follow our journey as we work to shape the future of orthopedic care.
About Intelligent Implants Intelligent Implants is a medical device company operating at the intersection of digital medicine and orthopedics. Intelligent Implant’s first product, the SmartFuse® System, incorporates the company’s electrotherapeutic technology platform into an intervertebral spacer (SmartFuse CAGE™) with the goal of improving outcomes in lumbar spinal fusion procedures. The implant uses electrical signals and an array of electrodes to accelerate and measure bone growth, while the SmartFuse CLOUD can provide unprecedented visibility into healing with remote data to support real-time clinical decision making. Our team of leading surgeons, engineers, and entrepreneurs is obsessed with developing technologies that raise the bar for physicians and patients alike.
About Plug and Play Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, they are present in 60+ locations across 25+ industries. For more information, visit Plug and Play Tech Center.