About Us

The partner behind your breakthrough

Your idea deserves a partner who brings the plan, knowledge, skill, and people to make your product succeed.

Craig Carder, Founder & President of C3 MedTech Innovations

Meet Craig Carder

Founder & President, C3 MedTech Innovations

Craig founded C3 in 2009 with a clear vision: to build a medical device development partner rooted in care, collaboration, and confidence.

He brings more than 25 years of engineering expertise and holds graduate degrees in both Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. Under his leadership, C3 has delivered projects for major medical device companies like Medtronic and Abbott, partnered directly with top universities including Harvard, MIT, and Yale, and served hundreds of startups, assisting with everything from mentorship to FDA product approval. Today, he leads a full-service team across hardware, firmware, cloud, and mobile, and champions AI and machine learning to help clients improve diagnostics, personalize treatment, and deliver better patient outcomes.

Eydis Lima, Project Engineering Lead at C3 MedTech Innovations

Meet Eydis Lima

Project Engineering Lead, C3 MedTech Innovations

Eydis is an engineer and entrepreneur focused on solving real clinical challenges in women's health. She bridges complex engineering and human-centered design to develop wearables, medical devices, and software as a medical device (SaMD).

She is also the founder of Curiva, where she is commercializing the diaPatch™, a non-invasive wearable patch that delivers molecular results and reduces the long, uncertain wait women face between an abnormal Pap smear and a colposcopy. Eydis brings more than 12 years across the life sciences, including research at Yale on the ovarian cancer therapeutic cantrixil, now advancing toward Phase II trials with Vivesto. She holds a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She was named an Entrepreneur of Impact 2026 finalist.

Meet the engineering team.

A full-service team spanning firmware, hardware, mobile, cloud, verification and validation, and quality and regulatory, with decades of combined experience across the medical device landscape.

Technical Leadership

Project Technical Lead

20+yrs
IVF Workstation · Dental Appliance · Wearable Heart Rate Monitor

Embedded Software Architect

13yrs
FreeRTOS · Linux · PetaLinux · RTOS Ercosek
Engineering Disciplines

Embedded Firmware

Embedded Firmware Lead

9yrs
Wireless Communication · BLE · ZigBee

Embedded Systems Development

6yrs
Nordic · STM32 · Low Power Wearable Sensors

Senior Firmware Engineer

5yrs
STM32Cube · VS Code · Eclipse · Keil

Electrical Hardware

Electrical Hardware Engineer

7yrs
Wearable · Neurostimulation · Wireless Rechargeable Batteries

Electrical Hardware Technical Lead

5yrs
Wearable Sensors · Low Power Design · Motor Control

Mobile Application Development

Mobile Application Developer

10yrs
iOS · VS Code · Xcode

Mobile Application Developer

4yrs
Android & iOS Development

Cloud

Cloud Architect

14yrs
Java / J2EE · SpringBoot · Angular · Hibernate · JPA · RDBMS

Cloud Developer

4yrs
AWS Lambda · DynamoDB · S3 · ECR · ECS

Verification & Validation

V&V Manager

16yrs
Medical Device Verification & Validation

Verification Testing Engineer

2yrs
Medical Device V&V Testing · TestRail

Hardware V&V Engineer

10yrs
IEC 60601-1 · EMI / EMC Testing · Environmental Testing

V&V Engineer

2yrs
Hardware & Software Testing

Quality / Regulatory

Quality Management Lead

16yrs
ISO 13485 QMS Implementation · Risk Management · Quality Audits

Quality & Regulatory Assurance Manager

12yrs
Active Devices · Surgical Implants · Software as a Medical Device (SaMD)

Driven by Purpose. Built on Principles.

At C3 MedTech Innovations, our approach is rooted in more than technical expertise. It's guided by three values that shape how we think, collaborate, and deliver, from your earliest concept to final commercialization.

Care

We design and deliver with people in mind. Our care extends beyond patients to the innovators, teams, and partners we support, so every solution is thoughtful, responsible, and built to improve real-world outcomes.

Collaboration

We work as an extension of your team. By bringing together engineering, strategy, and regulatory insight, we keep development moving and every stakeholder aligned.

Confidence

We bring certainty to every stage of development. Through proven expertise, reliable processes, and deep industry knowledge, we help you move forward with trust, from concept to commercialization.

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Empowering Innovators for Success.

Every device is unique, and every journey deserves personalized support. At C3 MedTech Innovations, we love helping innovators, whether you're refining an existing design or starting from scratch. We tailor our solutions to wherever you are in the process. Need a device ready for FDA approval or a quick proof of concept? We build around your schedule and your budget.

Ready to bring your device to market?

Our proven track record helps you overcome obstacles and turn concepts into finished products. We're here to support your journey every step of the way.

Unsure where to begin?

If you're new or not sure where to start, our complimentary Mentorship Program offers clear insights and direction. We're passionate about guiding you through the complexities of development and empowering you all the way through.

Success Stories.

A simple, flexible path forward.

01
Start the Conversation

Talk directly with founder Craig Carder about where you are, what's working, and what's blocking progress.

02
Get a Clear Plan

Define scope, timelines, and budget with project-based or monthly options aligned to your stage and priorities.

03
Execute With Confidence

Our engineers build, test, and support your medical technology while you stay focused on leadership and growth.

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What solution is right for you?

At C3 MedTech Innovations, we're dedicated to a seamless, efficient process that delivers a product that doesn't just meet your expectations, it exceeds them. Stop worrying about wasted money and a product that misses the mark. Let C3 guide you on your journey to success.

With capabilities and engagement models for every stage, the hardest part can be knowing where to begin. We made that easy. Take our short quiz to find the path that fits your device, your timeline, and your budget, so you can focus on what really matters: bringing innovation to life.

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