Announcing: 2020 RWJF Innovation Challenges

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We are excited to announce the launch of two innovation challenges, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and powered by Catalyst @ Health 2.0! 

The Emergency Response for the General Public Challenge is looking for health technology tools to support the needs of individuals whose lives have been affected by a large-scale health crisis (pandemic, natural disaster, or other public health emergency). The Emergency Response for the Health Care System Challenge is seeking digital tools that can support the health care system during a large-scale health crisis. Examples include but are not limited to tools that can support providers, government, and public health and community organizations.

How It Works:

●  In Phase I, innovators submit their tech-enabled solutions addressing the challenge topic. Judges will evaluate the entries based on Impact, UX/UI, Innovation/Creativity, and Scalability. The top five teams who will move onto Phase II.

● In Phase II, five semi-finalists will be awarded $1,000 each to further develop their application or tool. Three finalists will be chosen at the end of Phase II to participate in a virtual pitch and present their solutions to an audience of investors, provider organizations, and more. The grand prize winner will be awarded $25,000 for first place.

Applications for both challenges are due by June 12th, 2020 11:59 PM ET

To learn more about the Emergency Response for the Health Care System Challenge, click here.

To learn more about the Emergency Response for the General Public Challenge, click here.