Student Pitch Competition 2024 |
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Select an MUSC faculty member for mentorship.
Complete the redcap form to enter/register and submit your video pitch by March 15, 2024.
Finalists will be selected to participate in the live event on April 15, 2024!
RULES & REQUIREMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS
Must be a student at MUSC.
Need a faculty sponsor before registering (funding will be awarded to faculty members).
May participate individually or as a team (2- 3 students).
The idea should be healthcare-related.
Video submission needs to be under 5 minutes and 1-2 slides.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 29, 2024: Registration & Video Pitch Submission Opens.
March 15, 2024: Registration & Video Pitch Submission Closes.
March 22, 2024: Three Finalists will be Selected & Notified.
April 15, 2024: Student Pitch Competition Live Event (Part of MUSC Innovation Week) Event will be held in person, finalists will present using 1-2 slides. Judges will select a winner!
April 29, 2024: Winners Will Be Awarded $2500.
PREVIOUS YEAR TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Include the following in your video submission Background to the problem.
Your solution in detail.
If a similar solution exists, highlight what is unique about your solution.
Your solution's targeted market, population, & audience.
An itemized budget for the awarded $2500 1-year timeline for implementation of your project.
Attention: This competition is public and participating may compromise future Intellectual Property (IP) rights. For questions and help to avoid loss of future IP, contact MUSC Foundation of Research Development BEFORE submission of your idea.
Please submit your video pitch via a MUSC Box link by March 15, 2024 (or any questions) to adewale@musc.edu
MUSC Student Innovation Ambassadors
...Shaping the future of healthcare through Innovation!