The InnovateHealth PitchFest, Powered by Beekley Medical, is an exciting opportunity for student innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their healthcare ideas and solutions. Apply for a chance to pitch your healthcare idea at the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Forum and compete for up to $20,000 in prizes.
Event Details:
- When: April 16, 2025 | 3:30 - 6 PM
- Where: Innovation Partnership Building
Why Participate?
- Seed funding to jumpstart your healthcare innovation
- Expert mentorship from industry leaders
- Prototyping support to help bring your idea to life
Information Sessions:
- Virtual Live Session: Introduction to InnovateHealth PitchFest and Program Overview
🗓 March 6, 2025, 5 - 6 pm | Join via Webex
- Virtual Live Session: Q&A with Past Winners
🗓 March 26, 2025, 5 - 6 pm | Join via Webex
In addition to the live sessions, recorded information sessions and a pitch deck template are available on HuskyCT to support your ideation process and help you prepare your application. The sessions cover key aspects, including problem identification, solution ideation, and market strategy.
- Recorded Session 1: Defining a Healthcare Problem and Ideating Solutions
- Recorded Session 2: Product Application and Market Landscape
Prospective applicants are encouraged to listen to the information sessions and schedule a mentoring session with an Industry Mentor for personalized guidance.
For access to the information sessions and to set up a session with the industry mentor, please register here.
Interested in Competing?
Apply Here to Compete in the InnovateHealth PitchFest
Pitch Application Submission Deadline: April 4, 2025
Interested in Attending?
Contact Us
For more details, please reach out to:
- Dr. Leila Daneshmandi,
Email: leila@uconn.edu - Dr. Tiffany Kelley
Email: tiffany.kelley@uconn.edu