Health Tech Competition

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Join over 15,000 leaders for the American Heart Association (AHA) Health Tech Competition November 11th-13th, 2023 at the AHA 2023 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Five health start-up finalists with game-changing technologies in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease will get the opportunity to pitch their companies to a panel of distinguished judges, top physicians, industry leaders, and VIPs in hopes of winning the AHA Health Tech Competition.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for companies with a developed product. You should have at least one complete research study and a fully developed business model. Customers using the product are a good way to show proof of concept! We want to use AHA resources to bring visibility to an established company and help your company achieve success! Specifically, we want to amplify the work of companies with:

  • Innovations in Digital Health, Wellness, or Telemedicine/Telehealth Cardiac or Stroke that is aligned with or based on AHA or validated Science and has a sustainable business model

  • Products that involve, engage or support a patient or patient treatment and solve a large or pervasive problem in Antithrombotic, CAD/ACS, Cardiometabolic, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, HTN, Imaging, Lipids, ReSS, Stroke, Surgery, or Vascular

  • Technology that utilizes or takes a novel innovative approach to treatment or care (any or any combination of): Wearables or devices, AI or ML, RPM, or Clinical Decision Support

  • Improves patient outcomes through innovative technology Incorporates evidence-based health research

  • Finalists Must Be Available to showcase and present live before a panel of judges in Philadelphia on November 11-13th, 2023

Why You Should Apply

  • AHA Health Tech Competition has been the launching pad for many successful companies, including Avomed, Eko, Twilio, and more. Check out our winners circle to learn more.

    All Finalists Receive

  • Opportunity to showcase their technologies to over 15,000 scientists and healthcare professionals in the Health Innovation Pavillion at Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia on November 11th-13th, 2023

  • Inclusion in AHA Press Release announcing the finalists

    Two Exhibit Hall passes to AHA Scientific Sessions

  • Pod at Sessions 2023

  • Use of approved logo and marketing copy to promote being selected as a finalist

  • Consideration for participation at future AHA health tech events

    Winner Receives

  • One Year Free Membership to the AHA Innovators’ Network

  • Promote your company via a link on the Center’s website and via social media mentions/shares

  • Use the CHTI American Heart Association Innovators Network Servicemark on your company website and marketing materials

  • One customized press release, created from materials provided by the Association, to announce your membership in the Innovators' Network, providing press coverage/publicity and amplifying visibility with funders, partners and customers

  • Winner’s Rate for The Intelligent Health Solutions - American Heart Association’s individual-facing digital CarePlans, which help users better self-manage and understand their conditions

  • Advisory Meetings with the AHA Center for Health Technology & Innovation leadership

  • Opportunities for introductions and facilitated meetings and with AHA Leadership and Judges

  • Invitations to upcoming CHTI Networking and Educational events

  • Access to video assets and marketing materials

What You Need to Do to Win!

  • Apply Here - Finalists will be notified October 10th, 2022

    (link to application form)

  • Finalists will prepare two 5 minute presentations for judges to be presented live in Chicago at the AHA Scientific Sessions Conference using the AHA template. Finalists must be able to attend.

    Pitch 1: Impact & Business Case and Awards (5 minutes)

    Company presents on Business case for solution

    Impact on quality of care for patients, providers, and public health

    Market size

    Revenue Model

    Growth strategy/trajectory

    Funding needs

    Judge Q/A

    Pitch 2: Science/Validation (5 minutes)

    Company presents on scientific basis for solution, ideally demonstrating adherence to AHA guidelines or science and health impact

    Impact on science and evidence of health and patient impact

    Applications and Pitches with be Judge on the Following Criteria

    Improves patient outcomes through innovative technology

    Incorporates evidence-based health research

    A working prototype or in market with customers

    Timeline

    SEP 1 Applications period opens

    OCT 12 Application Deadline

    OCT 14 Finalists Notified

    NOV 04 On-site pitch rehearsal

    NOV 05-06 Pitch Event