There is no fee to apply. Applications will be reviewed by VCs and selections will be made and announced by February 28. Startups must be registered for the conference in order to participate in the pitch contest. Winners will receive complimentary MedCitizen Membership which includes the opportunity to post weekly news updates and a company profile on MedCity News as well as free tickets to a future INVEST conference.
PharmaTechAs digital transformation is happening across the board, Big Pharma is looking to go beyond the pill. Startups in this category are using digital tools to help every aspect of the pharmaceutical industry, be it drug development, clinical trials, manufacturing, digital therapeutics, patient engagement and more.Diagnostics 2.0Convenience is the name of the game especially after the pandemic when it comes to the world of diagnostics. Startups in this category are developing either at-home tests (be it kits with results immediately available or kits that can be used to test at home and mailed out easily) or point-of-care tests with results available soon after.Remote Patient Monitoring and Smart DevicesThe medical devices world is getting digitized to help patients and physicians manage their diseases better, with even implantable devices having connectivity via Bluetooth and wifi. Startups in this category are developing smart devices — whether wearable or permanently implantable — with connectivity to apps and disease management platforms.Care Coordination and VBCHealth systems and payers are increasingly interested in improving outcomes and patient satisfaction while reducing costs. Startups in this category use digital tools to address care delivery and coordination and clinical decision support with a goal to advance the ultimate move to value-based care.