Future HealthTech Leaders Innovation Challenge Showcase

Healthcare remains one of the fastest-growing sectors, attracting college students and young professionals to pursue careers across the industry. To contribute to the advancement of students and early career professionals developing healthtech solutions to improve care outcomes and address areas of health inequity, the Healthcare Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation (HERIF) and MATTER partnered for the inaugural Future HealthTech Leaders Innovation Challenge to identify solutions that improve care outcomes and address areas of health inequity.

On September 9, join us either in-person at MATTER or virtually to hear pitches from the five finalists — Emboa Medical, inclusive+, Plateful, PragmaClin Research Inc., Monark Health — who will pitch to a panel of industry leaders for a chance to win up to $10,000.

At the end of the event, HERIF and MATTER will announce the judges’ pick for the winner.

Following the program, there will be a reception with light appetizers and beverages.

Agenda (CT):

2:00pm | Opening comments

2:10pm | Cohort presentations and judge Q&A

3:20pm | Keynote

3:55pm | Winner Announcement

4:00pm | Reception*

5:00pm | Event concludes

*The Final Showcase will take place at Meet on 6 on the 6th floor of the Merchandise Mart, and the reception will be held at MATTER's new office in Merchandise Mart, Suite 570.

ABOUT THE COHORT

Emboa Medical, Inc. — West Lafayette, Indiana

Emboa Medical is revolutionizing stroke care with their novel catheter technology, designed to dramatically improve treatment outcomes by increasing the efficiency of removing blood clots that cause stroke. This time-sensitive condition requires the rapid removal of these obstructive blood clots for better patient outcomes. Inspired by nature, their unique catheter tip design uses proprietary microstructures to safely enhance clot removal and increase treatment success rates.

inclusive+ — Chicago, Illinois

inclusive+ improves health outcomes and access to care for LGBTQ+ patients. They provide organizations with personalized provider training to promote culturally and medically competent LGBTQ+ care. Trained clinicians can be featured in their directory, making it easier for the LGBTQ+ community to find and receive timely care.

Monark Health — Woodstock, Connecticut

Monark Health is a digital behavioral health treatment program for children and adolescents with medical conditions and health concerns. Monark provides live video therapy enhanced by personalized electronic tools and integrated coordination with the medical team to improve health symptoms. Their mission is to equitably expand the reach of trained pediatric psychology specialists and evidence-based interventions.

Plateful — Deer Park, Illinois

Plateful helps create good habits, reduce pickiness and preventative lifestyle diseases by gamifying nutrition education. Plateful reaches children earlier, right when habits are forming. Plateful provides nutrition literacy at the youngest of ages and fostering food as medicine.

PragmaClin Research Inc. — Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

PragmaClin Research Inc. is a pioneering health tech company dedicated to transforming the management and assessment of Parkinson's Disease through its innovative PRIMS (Parkinson's Remote Interactive Management System) technology. Utilizing advanced machine learning and 3D depth cameras, PRIMS provides accurate, objective and efficient symptom assessment, empowering patients and clinicians alike.

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