3 Princeton Startups Get Funds To Address Maternal, Infant Health Challenges

PRINCETON, NJ — Three Princeton-based startups recently received state funding for developing solutions to address maternal and infant health challenges.

The Commission on Science, Innovation, and Technology (CSIT) awarded a combined $1.7 million in grants to 23 New Jersey-based startups. The announcement was made by First lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) CEO Tim Sullivan.

Mycsology Foods, Inc., Ricovr Healthcare, Inc., and Ability HUB, Inc., from Princeton received the grants.

Funds will support the research and development (R&D) of technologies, products, and services that will enhance the quality of care and service delivery activities to women, infants, and health care agencies.

“The startups receiving awards today will carry on our critical work to ensure New Jersey is the safest and most equitable state in the nation to deliver and raise a baby and ultimately, continue to transform the health care industry beyond the Murphy administration,” Tammy Murphy said. “And, with the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center currently in development in Trenton, our state’s capital city will serve as an innovation hub ensuring these types of businesses are fostered on a grander scale for years to come.”

The grants were awarded through Round 2 of CSIT’s Maternal and Infant Health R&D Grant Program. Through the program, CSIT will advance the innovation economy through the development of critically necessary research, products, and services designed to support maternal and infant health.

“Under Governor Murphy and First Lady Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey is exploring innovative solutions to make the Garden State the safest place to give birth, while addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

“These grants will invest in vital programs, research, and services that will enhance the well-being of women and children, and reduce racial inequities in access to health care. Additionally, we are creating more opportunities for young, innovative businesses in the in the state, helping create jobs and a stronger, more diverse economy.”

Launched in 2019 by Gov. Phil Murphy and the First Lady, Nurture NJ is a comprehensive, whole-of-government effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity and ensure equitable care among women and children of all races and ethnicities in New Jersey.

A key component of this initiative is the establishment of the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC).

Based in Trenton, the MIHIC is being developed in partnership with the NJEDA, the Office of First Lady Tammy Murphy, and the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (MIHIA), which will oversee day-to-day operations of the Center.

Three other Mercer County startups also received grants. They are:

1. Pumpkin Baby, Inc. (Lawrenceville)
2. Neoneur, LLC (Pennington)
3. Within Health Technologies, LLC (Hopewell)

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