Winter Innovations
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Matt Gurinunlockedknows Lia Winter · together at University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (overlapped)
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Winter Innovations develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on improving ligament and tendon repair techniques. The company serves orthopedic surgeons seeking more efficient and reliable stitching solutions.
Founders & leadership
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Lia WinterinCEO and Co-founderLia Winter holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and dual Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is Co-Founder and CEO of Winter Innovations, which develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, including the FDA-cleared EasyWhip® needle device for soft tissue repair.
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Preston DishnerinCOO and Co-founder
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2021 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Winter Innovations do?
- Winter Innovations develops surgical tools for orthopedic procedures, with a focus on improving ligament and tendon repair techniques. The company serves orthopedic surgeons seeking more efficient and reliable stitching solutions.
- Who founded Winter Innovations?
- Winter Innovations was founded by Lia Winter, Preston Dishner.
- Who are Winter Innovations's investors?
- Winter Innovations's investors include Boston Harbor Angels, Launch Tennessee.