HITLAB TEAM • October 14, 2024
Innovative Solutions for Women’s Health Recognized at Prestigious Competition
New York, NY – October 14, 2024 – HITLAB is proud to announce the final winners of the 2024 Women’s Health Tech Challenge, a prestigious competition designed to recognize and reward innovators developing cutting-edge solutions that address critical unmet needs in women’s health.
The competition, held virtually, brought together top health tech entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders from the women’s health ecosystem for a day of groundbreaking pitches.
Winners of the 2024 Women’s Health Tech Challenge:
Non-Profit
- First Place: Maisha Meds
- Second Place: ComfortWAVE VR
Pre- Seed:
- First Place: Myri Health
- Second Place: Nawara Health
Seed:
- First Place – Bone Health Technology
- Second Place –Partum Health
Audience Choice Award: Bone Health Technology
The winners were selected by a panel of esteemed judges based on the innovation, potential for impact, and scalability of their solutions. Each finalist presented live pitches, showcasing technologies that range from digital platforms to medical devices, all aimed at improving healthcare outcomes for women globally.
This year’s Challenge was made possible through the generous support of sponsors, including Goodwin, Withum, Guidea, One Mind at Work, Beyond the Paper Gown Podcast. Their commitment to fostering innovation in women’s health was instrumental in the success of the event.
Susan Solinsky, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Ellipsis Health and one of the competition’s key supporters, said, “It’s inspiring to witness the ingenuity and passion driving the innovations we saw today. The solutions presented have the potential to transform the future of women’s health, addressing long-standing gaps in care with forward-thinking, impactful technologies. HITLAB continues to be at the forefront of advancing healthcare through innovation, and I’m proud to be part of this initiative.”
The Women’s Health Tech Challenge is an integral part of HITLAB’s broader mission to harness the power of digital health to improve care for women worldwide. Over the years, it has become a leading platform for innovators to gain exposure, receive mentorship, and network with key stakeholders in the healthcare industry.
For more information on the winners and their solutions, read more on the WHT Challenge page.
About HITLAB
HITLAB (Healthcare Innovation & Technology Lab) is a leading organization dedicated to improving healthcare access and delivery through digital health innovations. With a focus on advancing health equity, HITLAB conducts research, educational programs, and competitions to promote the development and adoption of cutting-edge health technologies.