Columbia University graduate and undergraduate students in the ideation phase of a startup solution, aimed at a public health and/or healthcare problem should apply to participate in the HPM Healthcare Pitch Competition. To be considered, please fill out the form below by October 15. Eligible submissions will be notified by October 20 and participants must be available to pitch their idea in-person on November 21.

The fast-pitch competition will be held from 9:30am-2:30pm at the Mailman School of Public Health (722 w 168th street, 8th floor auditorium) with a reception to follow.

 

Please contact Angela Sclafani (as5760@cumc.columbia.edu) with any questions.

To be considered for the Fast-Pitch Competition, each team must submit a short video (maximum 90-seconds) that introduces your idea and your team. The goal of the video is to give judges an early sense of your concept, what problem you are trying to solve, why it matters, and who is behind it. The videos will be used for selection in the live pitch competition.

Your video should include the following elements:

1) The Problem: What problem are you addressing? Why is it urgent, relevant, or worth solving now?

2) Your Idea: Briefly describe your proposed solution. What makes it unique or innovative?

3) Impact in One Year: If selected, what do you hope to accomplish or learn in the first year with $200K in funding?

4) The Team: Introduce yourselves: names, roles, and what expertise or perspective you bring.