I can make a difference in healthcare
A collaborative, community-driven process to vet, validate, and vote on the best companies, technologies, solutions and models for advancing safety net healthcare priorities in Colorado and California through innovation and collaboration.
Numbers
Together, we have…
Vetted and validated more than 500 health innovation solutions
Built more than 45 health innovation pilots and partnerships
Awarded more than $1.3 million in prize funding since 2014
Commitments
Review and judge a cohort of 4-7 companies matched with you based on your area of interest or expertise
Each judging window is open for 3+ weeks. Each company takes an average of 30 minutes to review. There are two rounds of judging. Applications are reviewed in the Challenge Competition platform/portal.
Participate in a Judging Consensus Meeting at the end of each round
As each Judge has only reviewed a segment of the total number of companies, this event brings our Judges together to review and discuss the total pool and make final decisions collaboratively on who will advance to the next round.
Participate in the Challenge Speed Networking event
This event provides an opportunity for Judges to meet Challenge companies, learn more about their solutions, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Attend the Virtual Live Pitch Event in July 2024
Join us to see the top 6 finalists you helped select pitch for the chance to win a portion of $150,000 and a pilot partnership in California
Participating as a judge does not mean you are required to host a pilot. No commitments related to pilot hosting occur until the final round and are at your discretion.
Benefits
Directly influence and support the advancement of digital health innovation
Unparalleled opportunity for peer learning, community discussion, and collaboration with likeminded leaders
In-depth review and assessment of digital health solutions in a format that leverages the expertise of individual judges to provide a robust and comprehensive view of the health innovation landscape, priorities, and barriers - while still being time and labor efficient
Identify some of the leading solutions in digital health geared to be most impactful to safety net populations and priorities
Make new friends and learn new things!
Are you in? Click here to see the 2023 Judge Application!
Timeline
First Round: August 1 - October 27
First Round Judging Window: September 25 - October 20
First Round Judging Consensus Meeting: Thursday, October 26, 5-7 pm
Semifinalists Announced: October 27
Semifinal Round: October 30 - March 2024
Semifinal Round Judging Window: February 2024
Speed Networking (Judges + Semifinalists): January - February 2024
Semifinal Round Judging Consensus Meeting: March 2024
Finalists Announced: March 2024
