“The best event I’ve ever participated in as a founder.”
— 2019 Challenge Company
The Event
Top health tech entrepreneurs from around the country compete for the chance to win a funded pilot with a leading Colorado health organization
The Numbers
Vetted and validated more than 500 health innovation solutions
More than 50 health innovation pilots and partnerships
Awarded over $1.9 million in prize funding since 2014
The Benefits
Exposure and connections to hundreds of Colorado healthcare leaders, stakeholders, investors, and buyers
$100,000 in Prize funding and a pilot partnership opportunity with a Colorado healthcare organization.
Tailored introductions, matchmaking, and relationship development support with Colorado provider organizations, funders, and investors
Access to industry insider knowledge, mentorship, and training on Colorado’s healthcare landscape, market, priorities, and funding streams through the Prime Health Innovation Academy and Colorado-based healthcare experts
Pitch coaching and feedback from the experts at Rockies Venture Club ($3,000 value)
Guidance and valuable feedback on how to maximize your product or solution for market adoption in Colorado
National attention and connections to other leading regional health innovation ecosystems around the country
The Criteria
Must have a market-ready health innovation solution
Must be able and willing to complete a pilot in Colorado
Must be able to virtually attend and participate in events
Must be able to attend the live pitch event in person on October 21 in Denver, CO if chosen as a finalist
While all companies are eligible to apply, we especially encourage those that have:
Solutions with founders and leadership teams that demonstrate diversity and inclusion in action, especially lived experience
Solutions that are impactful to vulnerable and underserved populations
Solutions compatible with Medicaid healthcare environments
Review & complete the first round application HERE
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to felicity@primehealthco.com
I can make a difference in healthcare
The Organization
Prime Health is the engine of Colorado’s nationally ranked digital health innovation ecosystem. We accelerate innovation that improves the equity, access, quality, and cost of health care by fostering the adoption of sustainable solutions, technologies, clinical models, and partnerships. Our programs are developed with, by and for the communities we serve, the organizations that care for them, and the solutions that drive us forward.
Since our inception in 2012, we have supported hundreds of Colorado companies ranging from new startups to some of the largest in the state and the nation. Our programs have directly contributed to the success of some of healthcare's best and brightest, including: Pear Suite, RenewRx, Welfie, CirrusMD, BurstIQ, Redox, Care on Location, Manatee, Nymbl, Meru Health, Visible Network Labs, InOn Health, Cubby Beds, and so many more.
The Timeline
First Round: April 8 - June 18
First Round Application Window: April 8 - May 23
First Round Judging Window: May 28 - June 13
First Round Judging Consensus Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 5-7 pm
Semifinalists Announced: June 18
Semifinal Round: June 18 - September 9
Semifinal Round Application Window: June 18 - August 14
Speed Networking (Judges + Semifinalists): July & August
Semifinal Round Judging Window: Mid August - early September
Semifinal Round Judging Consensus Meeting: September 9
Finalists Announced: September 10
Final Round: September 10 - October 21
Pitch Coaching & Workshops
Speed Networking (Hosts + Finalists)
Final Round Pilot Matching & Development
Final Event Live Pitch Competition: October 21
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Learn more here
