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Apply Now: 2025 Florida Blue Healthcare Pitch Competition!

Are you ready to revolutionize healthcare and make a real impact? The 2025 Florida Blue Healthcare Pitch Competition is your opportunity to showcase your innovative solutions and disruptive technologies aimed at solving critical healthcare challenges in Florida.

We’re looking for bold, student-driven ideas that tackle real-world problems identified by Florida Blue—from improving patient care and accessibility to cutting-edge health tech innovations. If you have a game-changing concept that could shape the future of healthcare, this is your chance to turn it into reality!

Why Apply?
✅ Compete for exciting opportunities and prizes
✅ Gain invaluable mentorship from industry leaders
✅ Get exposure to top healthcare professionals and investors
✅ Elevate your resume and entrepreneurial experience

Join a community of innovators driving the next wave of healthcare transformation. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference—apply by clicking the link below today!

CHALLENGE OVERVIEW

All entries must be submitted by: April 3, 2025
Pitch and award ceremony: Friday, April 25, 2025,  12-4 pm

*All Students Will Be Notified Of Their Application Status Shortly After The Deadline VIA Email. 

Location: ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵKate Tiedemann School of Accounting And Finance/ Dean's Suite 4th Floor.

PRIZE MONEY

First Place - $5,000
Second Place - $2,000
Third Place - $1,500

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Open only to enrolled college and university students of Florida.
• Applicants are required to submit an application and attach the required documents, additional information might be requested.

2025 Topics Accepted addressing the following( These are just examples. Other businesses may apply)

• Telemedicine & Virtual Care
• Wearable Health Tech 
• Healthcare AI & Applications
• Remote Patient Monitoring
• Healthcoaching & Lifestyle Management
• Health data & Medical Records
• Open Concept in Healthcare 

Entrants will be required to pitch their concepts in-person to a panel of health care and business experts during the state finals at in the Tampa campus.

2024 Winners:

• First Place- Rachel Chapman with EyeSentry
• Second Place- Kiram Harrison with Cervicare Endoscopic
• Third Place- Sophia Alonso with FlexiFlowOptic
• Special Reward- Adri Fidani with ILIRIA

2023 Winners: 

• First Place- Sarah Schellhase with MediTrack Geo 
• Second Place- Aashi Faldu with Eufinity Wellness.  
• Third Place- Dang Nguyen with Niura                      
• Special Reward - Sabrina Huff with Brees Boxes.   

2022 WINNERS:

• First Place - Siegrid Pregartner with Janus Altimezier's Diagnosis

• Second Place - Mitchell Harrah with Baldr Medical

• Third Place - Marissa MengelKoch with Traffic Trigger

• Judges' Choice - Frank Nunez with MindBox

• President's Award - Brandon Dutkiewicz with SupportaTroop

This program is administered by the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship. 

For more information, please email: entrepreneurship@usf.edu