IEEE SA Telehealth Pitch Competition

The theme for the 2024 competition is Digital Health Innovation Challenge. The competition welcomes submissions of solutions that seek to enhance patient engagement, streamline healthcare delivery, and improve overall patient outcomes in a value-based care model. The winning innovation will receive a US$2,000 travel stipend to present live at an IEEE Global Technology Conference in 2024 alongside some of the judging panel members, promotion through various IEEE SA mediums and social channels, and other opportunities through appropriate IEEE societies and networks.

Innovations appropriate for this competition include new digital applications, devices, or platforms that focus on improving population health, health care delivery, or clinical trials subject monitoring, emphasizing health equity in a telehealth/mobile environment.

Note: Please note that concepts or design ideas will not be accepted.

Winning Prize

There will be one overall winner for this competition. The winning prize will include–

• $2,000 USD travel stipend to participate and present in an IEEE Global Conference along with judging panel members
• Exclusive interview on the IEEE SA ReThink Health Podcast
• Panel position on the IEEE SA WAMIII Global Webinar Series
• Blog coverage on IEEE SA Beyond Standards
• Opportunity to be an advisor in the 2025 competition
• Present and mentor a session in the IEEE SA Telehealth Startup Community

Evaluation Criteria

• Health Care Impact: Service/innovation, reach, scale, value proposition, etc.
• Technology: Access, service delivery, patient & provider experience, network extensions, extensibility, adaptability and flexibility, interoperability, etc.
• Governance: Accessibility & inclusion programs, education, workforce development, compliance drivers, safeguards (privacy and security), etc.

For more information, visit IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA).