In the last three years, the confluence of digital health and the “Internet of Things” (IoT) technology markets have simultaneously reached a fevered pitch. As with many new technology markets, however, this new sector’s success depends on the ability of emerging companies to leverage a well-developed ecosystem. One key component of such an ecosystem is often the existence of a “nexus point facility” dedicated to helping people trying to design, build and collaborate to create future products.

In the Portland metro area, the digital health and Internet of Things sectors have attracted growing investor and stakeholder interest. Unfortunately, there is currently no facility equipped and managed to provide the design, production, testing, and support services infrastructure to support this growing sector.