“The best event I’ve ever participated in as a founder.”
— 2019 Challenge Company
The Event
A collaborative, community-driven process to vet, validate, and vote on the best companies, technologies, solutions, and models to address Medicaid community engagement/work requirements.
The Numbers
In the Discovery Phase we have…
Convened over 150 system users to elevate components of an ideal future technology solution
Engaged more than 35 innovation and technology companies to hear the perspective of system users
The Benefits
Exposure and connections to hundreds of Colorado healthcare leaders, stakeholders, investors, and buyers
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
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 solution for tracking Medicaid Work Requirements
Must be able and willing to complete a pilot in Colorado
Must be able to virtually attend and participate in events
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 Medicaid
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, Manatee, Nymbl, Meru Health, Visible Network Labs, Cubby Beds, and so many more.
The Timeline
First Round: June - July
First Round Application Window: June - July
First Round Judging Window: July - July
First Round Judging Consensus Meeting: Wednesday, July , 5-7 pm
Semifinalists Announced: July
Semifinal Round: July - August
Semifinal Round Application Window: July - August
Speed Networking (Judges + Semifinalists): July & August
Semifinal Round Judging Window: Mid August - early September
Semifinal Round Judging Consensus Meeting: September
Finalists Announced: September
Pilots: October 2026 - March 2027
