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SUMMARY:Register to join the KITE Power Play Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:If you have an innovative concept or business in the healthcare space, the KITE Power Play Pitch Competition is your gateway to recognition and support.



The team is looking for energetic, innovative and passionate healthcare innovators who can address an unmet need in the healthcare industry, through preventative healthcare solutions, treatment and management of disabling injuries and illnesses, restorative assistive devices to help restore function, diagnostic tools, digital health, and others.



They welcome innovators involved in all stages of product and technology development, from concepts and prototypes to finished products and services and start-up companies, and who need capital to help bring their innovations to the next stage.



With $50,000 available in total prizes, the stakes are higher than ever. Don't miss your chance to build the future of healthcare!



Download the 2024 ICAIR Power Play Package 



Benefits of Participation:




The Innovative Concept - This award is open to all new, exciting, creative and innovative early stage change-



Live Pitch at ICAIR for top 10 finalists on May 7th, 2024.



Exhibition table at ICAIR for the top 20 start-up finalists



Free 2-day ICAIR registration pass for secondary applicant for each successful submission and registration  of the principal applicant




Entry Categories:




The Innovative Concept - This award is open to all new, exciting, creative and innovative early stage change-making ideas that have the potential to make a transformative impact on all levels of the healthcare system. This is the only award for which innovators do not need to be in business; they just need to prove that they have a viable idea that's going to make an impact.



The Innovative Start-up - This award is open to all start-up companies who ever have a proven concept with a novel service offering or technology or product for sale or license, or a new product or service currently under development. The technology can be drawn from any field in the healthcare industry as long as the company is actively aiming to solve a gap in the healthcare market.




Prizes:




START-UP COMPETITION



1st Place Prize | $25,000
2nd Place Prize | $10,000
3rd Place Prize | $10,000



CONCEPT COMPETITION



1st Place Prize | $2,500
2nd Place Prize | $1,500
3rd Place Prize | $1,000



Important Dates







Early bird discounts deadline: March 1st, 2024.



Submission Deadline: March 8th, 2024



Finalist Announcement: April 8th, 2024



Live Pitch Competition: May 7th, 2024






Action Required:






ICAIR registration is required to participate in Power Play.



Seize this opportunity by applying for the Power Play Pitch Competition. For detailed submission guidelines, click here.






Join us in shaping the future of healthcare. Together, let's make a lasting impact!



 
LOCATION:Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
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