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Ventiva Medical

Progress

Where we are

Timeline

  1. Summer 2026, Completed

    Need identified

    Observed in a surgical and trauma ICU.

  2. Fall 2026, Completed

    Customer discovery

    20-nurse survey, 35+ clinician interviews, 90+ hours of shadowing across 3 ICUs.

  3. Now, Current stage

    Prototyping

    Early benchtop prototypes in a humidified test setup at body temperature. Working prototype targeted for December 2026.

  4. Next, Upcoming

    Validation

    Lung-simulator testing, usability studies with ICU clinicians, provisional patent, FDA pre-submission meeting.

Recognition

  • October 2026

    NextGen Entrepreneurship Network (NGEN) RTP Student Entrepreneurship Conference

    Pitch finalist

  • October 2026

    Crunkleton Innovation Summit

    Finalist, Take A Shot Award

    Winners announced November 2026

  • October 2026

    Ventiva Medical LLC

    Company formed

  • September 2026

    Entrepalooza 2026 Minute to Pitch It Competition

    Winner, $500 prize