Innovation

At Mayo Clinic, Military Medicine innovation is driven by a collaborative spirit and a commitment to solving real-world challenges faced by service members in the field and beyond.

With over 160 years of service to the armed forces, Mayo Clinic continues to pioneer transformative solutions for military healthcare, from developing the G-suit and trauma protocols to leading modern initiatives in austere critical care, tactical medicine, and biomedical engineering. 

Through strategic partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), NATO allies, and global health engagement teams, Mayo Clinic is pioneering solutions in austere medicine, battlefield triage, and cold-weather care. Our innovation ecosystem — anchored by initiatives like the Bold Unbound automation project and the Tromsø Arctic Innovation Hub — offers collaborators a unique opportunity to co-develop, test, and scale technologies that enhance survivability, remote care, and operational readiness.

Whether it's adapting advanced robotics from the automotive industry for surgical logistics or leveraging Arctic environments for remote patient monitoring, Mayo Clinic invites partners to join a mission-focused journey where needs-based innovation meets global impact.

Why Collaborate with Mayo Clinic?

Mayo Clinic is a trusted partner of the DoD, NATO allies, and global health organizations. Our Military Medicine Program spans campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota, offering a robust infrastructure for research, education, and clinical excellence.

We specialize in:

• Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Medicine
• Austere Environment Medicine
• Modeling and Simulation for Medical Training
• Digital Health and Remote Patient Monitoring
• Biomedical Engineering and Assistive Technologies

Innovation in Action

Our recent initiatives include:

• Bold Unbound Automation Project: Integrating robotics and AI to streamline hospital logistics and surgical workflows.
• Tromsø Arctic Innovation Hub: A collaborative effort with Norwegian institutions to test and deploy medical technologies in extreme environments.
• Needs-Based Innovation Pipeline: A structured intake-to-validation process that ensures technologies address real-world challenges faced by military medical community.

Strategic Partnerships

We actively seek partnerships with:

• Technology Developers: To adapt innovations from sectors like automotive robotics for healthcare applications.
• Academic Institutions: For joint research and training programs.
• Government Agencies: To align with national security and health priorities.
• Startups and Entrepreneurs: To co-develop and pilot novel solutions.

Contact Us

To explore collaboration opportunities, connect with our Military Medicine Innovation team. We welcome inquiries from organizations and individuals aligned with our mission to improve care for those who serve.