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MedTech Color is thrilled to partner with MedTech Innovator to support innovators on their journey to bring groundbreaking products to market!

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MedTech Color is proud to partner with MedTech Innovator to support the next generation of medical technology innovators. 

By sponsoring our pitch events, you are supporting innovation in Medtech.  Your support helps us provide early-stage founders with the resources, mentorship, and funding they need to bring groundbreaking medical devices to market.

This year, we are selecting up to 10 companies to participate in the MedTech Innovator Road Tour. These innovators will have the opportunity to pitch to investors, receive valuable feedback, and network with industry leaders. Additionally, they will compete for $500,000 in non-dilutive funding and a chance to join the prestigious MedTech Innovator Accelerator.

By partnering with MedTech Color, you are not just sponsoring an event—you are investing in the future of healthcare innovation. Together, we can ensure that the MedTech industry reflects the diverse patient populations it serves, leading to better healthcare outcomes for all.

Join us in making a meaningful impact. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting LaTrese Wallace: latrese.wallace@medtechcolor.org.

 Become a Pitch Sponsor               Download Sponsorship Prospectus


MedTech Color Is Creating a Pipeline of Founders to Diversify Medtech

 

The MedTech Color Pitch Competition searches for the next generation of founders innovating and diversifying Medtech. Diverse perspectives working together elicit even more innovation and creativity with a unified goal of better health outcomes for all. The Pitch Competition is the right platform that provides opportunities for Medtech founders to reach new heights.

Pitch Impact

Diverse Founders Exist


MedTech Color has received nearly 400 applications

Our Founders Get Funded


MedTech Color has invested in 30 companies and our winners have been invited into major accelerators including YC Combinator and MedTech Innovator.

$1.1 Million Awarded


Awarded over $1 million in cash and in-kind services to diverse founders

National Recognition


Our winners have been featured in Forbes and BBC

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Helping Founders Since 2021

MedTech Color's Pitch Competition is a foundational start for early-stage medical device and technology companies.

 

The MedTech Color Pitch Competition, which serves both Seed and Series A-ready companies, has provided over $1.1 million in non-dilutive funding and in-kind resources since 2021. The program has attracted over 380 total applicants. 42 of those applicants were accepted to the competition and as of December 2023, eight startups have been funded. The total amount of dollars raised for the eight startups was $25.3M from over 40 investors. In addition, two companies have since been acquired.

2024 Prizes and Awards

1st Place: $75,000

2nd Place: $50,000

3rd Place: $25,000

Community Impact Prize: $5,000

For eligibility requirements, please contact us: info@medtechcolor.org

Founder Resources | Accelerator Classes

MTC Pitch Competition Accelerator Welcome with Executive Director

WELCOME | Facilitated by Kwame Ulmer and Katrina Holland, MedTech Color

2024 Masterclasses (6)

Pre-Clinical, Clinical + Reg Strategies

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Katherine Osborn, Luis Ramon, Sandra Binns, Johnson & Johnson MedTech

IP and Business Development

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Jon Chiodo, Paul Coletti, Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Health Economics Strategy

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Brian Vaughn, Johnson & Johnson MedTech
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Healthcare Reimbursement Strategy (PEDs)

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Ryan Nolan, Children’s National Hospital

Regulatory Strategy for C-Suite Executives

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Kwame Ulmer, MedTech Impact Partners
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The Art Of Pitching

MASTERCLASS | Facilitated by Ricardo dos Santos, Takida Digital Ventures

Accelerator Program Office Hours

Office Hours


Hosted by MTC Pitch Competition Planning Committee

2024 Workshops (8)

Founder to Founder

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Javier Evelyn, Alerje
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Developing the Art of Messaging and Branding

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Match Health

Marketing, Branding & PR Strategies + Tactics for Diverse Founders

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Ivy Arias, BrandLA
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Writing Defensively

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Zuhal Reed, MedMarc

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Speak So It’s Heard

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Liz Cumby, Cumby Consulting

Introduction to McDermott RISE

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Ash Sivakumar, Jasmine Alves, McDermott Will & Emery

NIH “Open Forum"

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by National Institute of Health

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What Strategics Want

WORKSHOP | Facilitated by Gabriella Kaynor, Olympus

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