This fast-pitch competition is designed for Columbia University graduate and undergraduate students in the ideation phase (no funding raised to date) of a startup solution targeting a public health and/or healthcare problem.

To be considered, complete the form below by October 16. Eligible submissions will be notified the following week. Participants must be available to pitch their idea in-person on November 20 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at the Mailman School of Public Health (722 w 168th street, 8th floor auditorium). A networking reception will follow. 

 

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

Each team must submit a short video (maximum 90-seconds). 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) Problem Statement: What problem are you trying to solve? 

2) Idea: Describe your proposed solution, including who it's designed for and what makes it unique or innovative. Why is it urgent, relevant, or worth solving now?

3) Impact in One Year: Describe your initial goals and what you need to drive development.

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