MC3 was founded in 1991, with the goal of developing and commercializing early-stage medical device technologies. With a strong technical team, MC3 has successfully advanced concepts conceived internally as well as introduced by universities, inventors and investment firms. MC3 products have formed the foundation of three venture-backed start-up companies, and a number of MC3 technologies have been licensed by established device manufacturers. Originally started as a spin-off from the University of Michigan, today MC3 is a private corporation with ties to commercial and academic centers throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia.