Marketplace Overview
The VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace celebrates the innovative spirit of frontline VA employee innovators, showcasing their products designed specifically for Veterans. These solutions are now available for purchase, ensuring they reach those they were created for—our Veterans. These products are also accessible to the public healthcare sector, expanding their impact on care delivery nationwide. Explore a diverse range of innovations supported by the VHA Innovators Network (iNET), the VA Technology Transfer Program, the Office of Advanced Manufacturing, and more!
What is an Intrapreneur?
VHA Innovators Network (iNET) is a bustling community of employees united by a desire to solve health care problems and engage in shared learning. Our team of Innovation Specialists, facilitate local programming, lead local and national events, and connect employees with the resources they need to design, develop, and test their own solutions. These employees became "intraprenuers", a person using the skills and initiative necessary to anticipate needs and bring new ideas to market. Our market, VA and the nation's Veterans.
Intrapreneur Highlight
Product: Cart Sweeper Attachment
Meet the Intrapreneur: Larry Hillson, Chief of Environmental Management Service
"We can work smarter, not harder. Developing this product opened me up to a large network and the depth of iNET support that VA offers when they bring an idea to the forefront. That was an eye-opener. It has allowed me to help others who have had similar innovations to steer them in the right direction. VA Innovation made me realize the VA is one of the biggest innovators out there in the nation's healthcare system! We are on the forefront of many new products in our industry!"
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Featured Products
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Atlas Knee Supporter
View ProductThe Atlas Knee Supporter was designed as a supportive device to immobilize Veterans and provide comfort during an otherwise challenging knee pain management procedures. It could, however, be used for any similar procedure where a Veteran needs to be secured and stable. The device comes in two sizes for different size legs and supports comfortably from the hip to the ankle.
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DropEase
View ProductThe DropEase device provides a stable platform for self-administering eyedrops, complete with a handle that is easy to squeeze with weak or shaky hands. The device allows users to set a metered dosage to get the proper amount of medication every time. Standard eyedrop bottles fit into the device.
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The Prosthetic Sock Management Tool (PSMT)
View ProductThe Prosthetic Sock Management Tool (PSMT) is a two-part organizational system that enhances a Veteran's prosthetic experience. This tool helps clinicians visually demonstrate the proper way to use prosthetic socks and better manage the health of their residual limbs.
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Cart Sweeper Attachment
View ProductThe Cart Sweeper Attachment is a simple device which attaches to the bottom of a housekeeping/janitorial cart. The device allows you to sweep the floors as the cart is pushed along its usual route throughout the hospital.
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Rapid On-demand Connection Information Technology (ROCIT)
View ProductROCIT is a powerful and light-weight enterprise portable VPN internet hotspot with all the network speed required for your Veteran's Digital Divide connectivity needs.
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The Belongings Buddy
View ProductThe Belongings Buddy is a small bag that can be attached to a bed rail with multiple, brightly colored pockets to help patients keep track of personal items.
More Products Coming Soon
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Air Pillow on a Roll (APOAR)
Air Pillow on a Roll is a disposable, anti-infectious, single-patient use, air-filled pillow that will provide a comfortable experience for patients in both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Details coming soon!
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Kyphotic Wedge
The Kyphotic Wedge is a device which allows patients with difficulty lying on their back to be tilted into the proper position for an imaging exam.
Details coming soon.
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Medication Drop Box
The Medication Drop Box tool allows easy access to all medications in one "scoop" with a lid snapping safety feature and can be modified to accommodate larger medication quantities.
Details coming soon.
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POCUS Guide
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a handheld, portable, battery powered device that is shaped like an ultrasound probe. Two light sources that make probe orientation and movement easy to see, both in-person and during remote applications such as tele-POCUS over web-based video conferencing.
Details coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Where can VA employees find ordering information for products on Intrapreneurial Marketplace?
VA employees should navigate to the product page of the item they're interested in. Detailed ordering instructions are located at the bottom of each product page.
2. Can I order products from Intrapreneurial Marketplace if I'm not a VA employee?
If you're interested in ordering products but aren't a VA employee, please reach out to VAIPMSupport@va.gov for assistance.
3. What if my purchase exceeds my card limit?
If your order is above your purchase card threshold, please reach out to us at VAIPMSupport@va.gov for assistance with vendor contracting. Please note that VA employees cannot order directly from manufacturers unless authorized.
4. What if this is my first time purchasing from this vendor?
If this is your first time purchasing with this vendor, email VAIPMSupport@va.gov to obtain the completed VA Form 10091 (FSC Vendor File Request Form.) Then, use your local vendorization process to request your local vendor number.
These innovative products were developed by VA employees through the VHA Innovators Network (iNET). They were either designed via the Spark-Seed-Spread Innovation Investment and Accelerator Program or co-created with external collaborators through the Greenhouse Initiative.
The VA Intrapreneurial Product Marketplace (VAIPM) now features products from the VA Technology Transfer Program (TTP) and the Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM).
TTP's mission is to facilitate the commercialization of VA inventions for the benefit of Veterans and the public. A key distinction of TTP is that most VA researchers collaborate closely with academic affiliates, resulting in jointly owned innovations. This partnership allows VA to work with numerous U.S. academic institutions while receiving funding from the NIH and DOD.
The OAM is pivotal in implementing advanced manufacturing technologies like 3D printing within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This implementation fosters quicker innovation and better access to tailored healthcare solutions for Veterans. OAM ensures patient safety and equitable access while providing high-quality training in advanced manufacturing technologies, achieving milestones such as in-house production of personalized medical devices.
VHA Innovators Network (iNET) is a bustling community of employees united by a desire to solve healthcare problems and engage in shared learning. Forty-four VA medical centers are a part of iNET and each site has their own innovation specialists who facilitate local programming, lead local and national events, and connect employees with the resources they need to design, develop, and test their own solutions.
If you have additional questions about Intraprenural Marketplace products please email us at VAIPMSupport@va.gov and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.