The Great Medtech Pitch Competition

Speaker presenting to a ballroom full of people.

The Great Medtech Pitch Competition offers a unique opportunity for researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs to present their innovations to industry veterans and leaders in the fields of medical technology R&D, marketing, and commercialization to compete for cash prizes. 

Who should apply?

  • Students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, and startups (domestic and international) developing medical device innovations with commercial potential.
  • This competition is not exclusive to the University of Minnesota. 

How does it work?

  • Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges to select up to 12 finalists.
  • Finalists will deliver a five-minute live pitch.
  • The winner will be selected and announced live at the conference.
  • Grand Prize = $5,000
  • 2nd Place = $2,500

How do I apply?

  • Submit a PowerPoint deck of no more than 10 slides summarizing your innovation. Cover slides, resources, or acknowledgements count towards the 10 slides.

Judging

Criteria

  • Quality of clinical need statement (problem)
  • Technical soundness of research (solution)
  • Commercial potential
  • Fundability
  • Presentation quality