STUART, FL | July 10, 2025 — iRemedy Healthcare Companies, Inc. (“iRemedy”), a healthcare supply chain technology company, today announced that FlexGRIP, a next-generation medical device company specializing in catheter stabilization across all patient populations, has joined the iRemedy Incubator—an initiative in partnership with UPS Healthcare aimed at accelerating access to market for next-generation healthcare manufacturers.
Through the Incubator, FlexGRIP will gain access to a robust infrastructure built to support emerging companies—combining UPS Healthcare’s global logistics network and cold chain capabilities with iRemedy’s AI-driven procurement and distribution platform.
“Our incubator is designed to give high-potential innovators an unfair advantage,” said Tony Paquin, Co-Founder and CEO of iRemedy. “FlexGRIP has developed a much needed solution that can significantly improve the delivery of care—and we’re here to help them bring it to market.”
Co-led by Alexander Van Damme and Steve Bierman, M.D., FlexGRIP was founded on a commitment to improving patient comfort and safety through clinically superior securement. Their flagship line of products—ranging from neonatal to adult applications—uses innovative adhesives and flexible materials that conform to the body while minimizing complications like dislodgement, skin trauma, and infection.
“We’re excited to partner with iRemedy and leverage their deep understanding of healthcare logistics to get our catheter stabilization solutions into the hands of clinicians faster. This partnership gives us the infrastructure and market access we need to focus on what we do best—improving patient outcomes”, said Alexander Van Damme, co-CEO and founder of FlexGRIP.
As part of the iRemedy Incubator’s latest cohort, FlexGRIP joins a growing number of startups across the device, diagnostic, pharma, and consumables sectors looking to scale faster with fewer barriers. The program is structured to provide end-to-end support—from regulatory and logistics to procurement and marketing.
“The biggest challenge for most emerging healthcare companies isn’t the product—it’s go to market challenges of the massive, complex US healthcare market,” Paquin added. “We’re solving for that challenge, and FlexGRIP is exactly the kind of partner we built this for.”
About FlexGRIP
When a patient’s experience becomes your bold mission, you do not want to settle for good but are determined to go for better. That is what we strive for at FlexGRIP. Highly motivated and ambitious. Solution driven. Keeping the patient’s comfort and safety as our priority. Paving our way to providing access to the best catheter care for both patients and caregivers.
About iRemedy
iRemedy is a healthcare supply chain company focused on solving the systemic challenges of medical product procurement. Powered by patented AI technology and a proven track record serving thousands of healthcare providers across the U.S., iRemedy works at the intersection of technology, logistics, and compliance to bring smarter, more resilient supply solutions to the industry