Rogue Valley Microdevices, along with several other prestigious organizations, are sponsoring the 2013 Biomedical MEMS & Sensors Conference. Featuring leading companies and technologies for a booming industry with a market size of $1.7 billion.

The Technology Innovation Grant provides funding, business support, equipment, facilities and expert consultation to researchers developing technology related to the microelectronics, biomedical device, nanotechnology and MEMs fields.

Grant Contest for researchers, startups, and entrepreneurs in the micro electro-mechanical systems, biomedical, or nanotechnology fields. Winner will receive $150,000 in engineering, business support and development services plus $25,000 cash.

The company Beanair®, french designer and manufacturer of Wireless Sensor Network, announces the launch of a new range of wireless products integrating MEMS technology dedicated to inertial measurement

According to TechNavio, "The market for self MEMS technology in the healthcare industry is forecast to reach $1,732.4 million by 2012 from $1,124.9 million in 2008"