The Great Medtech Pitch Competition

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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.
  • The winner will have the opportunity to enroll in the Bakken Medical Devices Center's Entrepreneurs Needing Development with University Resources and Experts Program (ENDURE).

Judging:

Judges will be comprised of medtech leaders for industry, academia, and venture capital. Criteria:

  1. Quality of clinical need statement (problem)
  2. Technical soundness of research (solution)
  3. Commercial potential
  4. Fundability
  5. Presentation quality

How do I apply?

  • Submit a PowerPoint deck of no more than 10 slides summarizing your innovation.