MedsForAll has created an affordable epinephrine auto-injector alternative to existing, expensive auto-injectors, which will provide access to a life-saving drug to consumers currently priced out of the market in the U.S. and abroad. This device is designed to utilize any medication that comes in a glass ampule and requires intramuscular delivery.

The team won a first-place prize in the 2017 Buerk Center’s Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge, which came with a $15,000 award. They then won fourth-place at the Dempsey Startup Competition. That gave the team a high profile, as well as money to expedite product development. The team participated in CoMotion DubPitch in June 2019 where they made valuable connections with investors who have the potential to fuel their business.

MedsForAll joined the PEP in September 2018. While participating in the program, they were able to work on MedsForAll projects full-time and take the next steps forward by regularly speaking with advisors, utilizing CoMotion’s expertise on patent strategy, fundraising, and building a strategic business model, as well as participating in the SBIR program, and accessing CoMotion’s many resources. “The monthly meetings were extremely helpful,” Shawn shared. “The meetings brought us closer to other PEP teams who are going through the same process, such as applying for grants and participating in competitions. By seeing each other regularly, we were made aware of other opportunities, heard advice, and gave each other timely feedback.” Shawn added, “We’ve always received selfless support and help from CoMotion as quickly as we’ve needed it, regardless of our urgent timeline. CoMotion has always been a cheerleader along the way!”