M2D2 $200K Challenge

Mar 26, 2025

UMass Lowell Innovation Hub

Posted by UMass Lowell

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Add to Calendar + 2025-03-26 16:00 2025-03-26 20:00 America/New_York M2D2 $200K Challenge

Calling
all Investors, Medical Device Innovators, Biotech Entrepreneurs,
Academics, Students, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals:

Join
members of the life sciences community in Lowell as the $200K Challenge
finalists selected through a competitive process pitch their
innovations to our panel of judges. Network with startups, judges,
leaders from local biotech companies, industry partners, subject matter
experts, and other life sciences entrepreneurs.

At stake: a share
of a $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind resources that can help
take an innovation to the next level — or even to market! Plus, for
the third year in a row, the finalists could win a share of $50,000 in
cash funding.

(Examples of in-kind resources include lab space, equipment, and legal/regulatory guidance)

The $200K Challenge is the place to see what’s up-and-coming in life sciences innovation.

TICKETS ARE FREE!

Mary Ann Picard, M2D2 Director of Operations, commented on this year’s $200K Challenge:
“I’m thrilled to start another year with the $200K Challenge. Every
year we meet new, passionate entrepreneurs that continue to inspire us
and remind us why the innovation of medical and therapeutic devices is
so important.”

UMass Lowell Innovation Hub, Lowell, MA, 110 Canal St, 3rd Floor

Calling
all Investors, Medical Device Innovators, Biotech Entrepreneurs,
Academics, Students, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals:

Join
members of the life sciences community in Lowell as the $200K Challenge
finalists selected through a competitive process pitch their
innovations to our panel of judges. Network with startups, judges,
leaders from local biotech companies, industry partners, subject matter
experts, and other life sciences entrepreneurs.

At stake: a share
of a $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind resources that can help
take an innovation to the next level — or even to market! Plus, for
the third year in a row, the finalists could win a share of $50,000 in
cash funding.

(Examples of in-kind resources include lab space, equipment, and legal/regulatory guidance)

The $200K Challenge is the place to see what’s up-and-coming in life sciences innovation.

TICKETS ARE FREE!

Mary Ann Picard, M2D2 Director of Operations, commented on this year’s $200K Challenge:
“I’m thrilled to start another year with the $200K Challenge. Every
year we meet new, passionate entrepreneurs that continue to inspire us
and remind us why the innovation of medical and therapeutic devices is
so important.”

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