New York, NY – June 30, 2024 — HITLAB is excited to announce the launch of its Fall 2024 Breakthrough Alliance Challenge, a global competition designed to identify and support innovative digital health solutions. Applications will be opened until October 15, 2024. 

The Breakthrough Alliance Challenge invites startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers from around the world to submit their cutting-edge digital health solutions. Applications will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of judges, comprised of industry experts and leaders in healthcare innovation. 

Finalists will have the opportunity to present their solutions virtually during the HITLAB Fall 2024 Summit, held at the Microsoft Tech Center on December 2-4, 2024. This prestigious event will bring together leaders from top 100 healthcare organizations, innovators, investors and other stakeholders from across the industry. 

Awards and Opportunities for Winners 

3 winners will be selected. They will get the following opportunities and prizes: 

1. Validation Studies: All winning solutions will undergo rigorous evaluation through validation studies conducted by the HITLAB Research and Evaluation team. This process aims to provide critical insights and data to help advance the development and implementation of these solutions. 
2. Presentation at Digital Health Symposia: Winners will receive the exclusive opportunity to present their innovations alongside other industry leaders at one of HITLAB’s monthly Digital Health Symposia. This platform will offer visibility and engagement with key stakeholders in the digital health ecosystem.
3. Published Articles: In addition to the above benefits, the 1st and 2nd place winners will have articles published, showcasing their solutions and the impact they are making in the field. 

For more information and to apply for the HITLAB Fall 2024 Breakthrough Alliance Challenge, visit HITLAB’s website. 

About HITLAB Breakthrough Alliance 

HITLAB Breakthrough Alliance is an accelerator that helps early-stage startups conduct rapid pilot studies to test their products and move closer to market. Selected startups have their technologies tested in pilot studies with clinical partners and patients, gathering the data needed to accelerate their concepts. To source startups, Breakthrough holds open innovation competitions and networking events that bring together the digital health and investment ecosystem. Breakthrough is membership-based and board members represent the best organizations in healthcare.