$200K PITCH-OFF EVENT

On Wednesday, March 27, 21 $200K Challenge finalists, selected from a 2019 pool of 175, will present their medical device and biotech innovations to a live audience and panel of expert judges at University Crossing at UMass Lowell. In addition to the live pitch-off, there will be poster sessions, food & drink, and great networking opportunities.

Keynote Speaker: Rick Bright

We are honored to welcome as the evening\’s keynote speaker, Rick Bright, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). Dr. Bright serves as an international subject matter expert in vaccine, drug and diagnostics development and has served as an advisor to the World Health Organization and the United States Department of Defense.

2. $200K AWARDS CEREMONY

On Wednesday, April 10, after deliberations by the panel of expert judges, awards totaling up to $200,000 will be awarded to the winners at this ceremony hosted by our friends at Mintz in Boston, MA. There will be full reception with food, drink, and networking before the awards ceremony. Pre-order your tickets for this event now!