I can make a difference in healthcare

A collaborative, community-driven process to vet, validate, and vote on the best companies, technologies, solutions and models for advancing safety net healthcare priorities in Colorado through innovation and collaboration.

First Round Checklist

Make sure you have…..

  1. Filled out the conflict of interest form

  2. Accepted the email invitation to join Submittable

  3. Received calendar invites to all Challenge events— you can also view these dates below

  4. Completed your first round judging assignments

  5. Sign up for at least one Speed Networking event

Events

  • Judging

    • Initial Round: May 28 - June 15

    • Semifinal Round: August 11 - September 4

    • You should receive 3 - 4 judging assignments. Each company takes an average of 30 minutes to review. There are two rounds of judging. Applications are reviewed in the Challenge Competition platform

  • Judging Consensus Meeting

    • Initial Round: June 17 at 5:00 pm

    • Semifinal Round: September 9 at 5:00 pm

    • As each Judge has only reviewed a segment of the total number of companies, this event brings our Judges together to review and discuss the total pool and make final decisions collaboratively on who will advance to the next round.

  • Speed Networking events

    • June 24, July 1, July 13, August 5

    • Judges must register for at least one event

    • This event provides an opportunity for Judges to meet Challenge companies, learn more about their solutions, ask questions, and provide feedback.

  • Live Pitch Event

    • October 21

    • Virtual and in person options available.

    • Registration is now open. Use the code JUDGE26

    • Join us to see the top 6 finalists you helped select pitch for the chance to win a portion of $100,000 and a pilot partnership in Colorado

Resources

Timeline

First Round: April 9 - June 17

First Round Judging Window: May 28 - June 15

First Round Judging Consensus Meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 5-7 pm

Semifinalists Announced: June 18

Semifinal Round: June 18 - September 9

Speed Networking (Judges + Semifinalists): June 24, July 1, July 13, August 5

Semifinal Round Judging Window: August 12 - September 4

Semifinal Round Judging Consensus Meeting: September 9

Finalists Announced: September 10

Final Event Live Pitch Competition: October 21

Learn more here