Do you have an innovative solution to a problem in healthcare or biotech? The Sloan Healthcare Innovation Prize (SHIP) is MIT’s premier pitch competition for early-stage healthcare startups.
A leading Japanese manufacturer of functional materials -- including in the fields of electronics, automotive, housing, infrastructure, environmental and medical -- is seeking startups to collaborate with for the design and development of new products using ambient curable adhesive sheet.
We seek three startups to present in front of approximately 200 individuals from industry, academia, and government, plus a stand-up booth during all networking breaks and a buffet luncheon. Startups will be considered from any segment of healthcare, including novel medical devices, digital health, pharma/nutrition, etc.
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