By Tim Ryan
Hot off their top-three finish at the Startup World Cup, ivWatch is now celebrating a new milestone: they’ve been awarded first place in the Virginia Manufacturers Association’s “Coolest Things Made in Virginia” award! This honor, given at the 2024 Virginia Manufacturing Cup gala on Friday, recognizes ivWatch’s cutting-edge IV monitoring technology, designed and produced entirely in their Newport News facility. The award, accepted by Jaclyn Lautz, Ph.D., Jesse Coburn, MBA, and Susie Gahan Warren, marks ivWatch’s growing momentum and dedication to innovation within the Commonwealth.
“We are extremely proud to ideate and manufacture our proprietary technology at our global headquarters in Newport News, Virginia,” said ivWatch leadership. “Only a few companies can successfully say they have the right team, the right manufacturing infrastructure, and the right place to manufacture in the USA.” Their entire production process, from R&D and regulatory compliance to supply chain management, is managed under one roof, ensuring seamless quality and control of their complex, regulated product.
This Virginia Manufacturing Cup award highlights ivWatch’s commitment to excellence in U.S.-based manufacturing. It is a testament to their team’s innovation, precision, and resilience, elevating them as a powerful force within the healthcare technology industry. With this award following their remarkable performance at the Startup World Cup, ivWatch is gaining recognition not just as a standout in tech but also as a model for high-quality, homegrown manufacturing.
This back-to-back success underscores ivWatch’s leadership and potential to shape the future of healthcare technology, right here in Virginia. Congratulations to the entire ivWatch team for their achievements and for putting Virginia-made technology in the spotlight!
