2nd Innovation in Women’s Health Pitch Competition

The pitch event is a dynamic competition aimed at discovering and supporting groundbreaking solutions that address critical issues in women’s health. By bringing together innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the globe, this event seeks to accelerate advancements in areas such as reproductive health, mental well-being, and chronic disease management. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain valuable mentorship, and compete for prizes, all while contributing to the improvement of women’s health outcomes worldwide.

Application Phase

• Submission: Participants must apply to pitch and submit application by Oct 31, 2024, 11:59 PM PST.
• Applicants: Startups must be already formed and be early-stage (pre Series A).
• Focus: Startups are developing technologies specifically to improve women’s health.
• Screening: Applications are reviewed by a committee which will select 10 finalists: 5 therapeutic and 5 medical device startups.
• Finalists: Finalists are committing to pitching in-person in San Francisco, CA.

Preparation Phase

• Workshops: Some competitions offer workshops or training sessions on effective pitching, presentation skills, and business strategy.

Pitch Presentation

• Format: Participants present their business ideas to a panel of judges, which may include investors, industry experts, or successful entrepreneurs. Startups will have a total of 10 minutes. We recommend a 5-minute pitch followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
• Judging Criteria: Judges evaluate pitches based on criteria such as innovation, market potential, business model, team capability, and financial viability.

Judging and Scoring

• Evaluation: A Judging rubrik will be utilized. Judging scores will account for 75% of the score. An audience vote will account for the remaining 25% of the total score.
• Winners: Startups with the highest score will win: 1 for therapeutic and 1 for medical devices.

Awards and Recognition

• Prizes: Winners will be awarded various prizes including coworking space and services.
• Announcement: The results are announced at the end of the competition.