Our Work: How IMPACT is Changing Musculoskeletal Innovation

IMPACT: Pillars

The 3 Pillars of IMPACT

  • Community
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Workforce Development
In other words, our community generates use-inspired possibilities, our ecosystem ushers in solutions, and our workforce development creates job opportunities to achieve this work.

IMPACT: Innovation Value Chain

Our Innovation Value Chain model connects stakeholders and entrepreneurs with key drivers in the IMPACT ecosystem to lead change through innovation. But connecting the musculoskeletal community in north-central Indiana is just the first step in understanding and responding to industry needs. Through strategically placed Navigators, the IMPACT ecosystem offers trusted intermediaries within our communities to facilitate communication, align goals, connect stakeholders with key resources, streamline processes, and foster trust and collaboration.

Navigators begin by engaging patients, providers, communities, and industry partners to identify unmet needs around specific MSK disorders, injuries, technologies, and processes. These topics will become the focus of IMPACT projects.