Technology and automation

Innovations that support the effectiveness and advances of health professionals. For example, operational function systems that save costs, resources and reduce medical errors. Development of medical devices, wearables, and the use of robotics and VR for medical training and remote surgical procedures. 

Operational efficiency

Innovative solutions that track and analyse the healthcare industry and help governments, companies and other stakeholders make strategic and operational decisions. We are looking for solutions that improve hospital operations, electronic record management systems for more efficient documentation and management, and data analysis to optimise resource allocation and personnel planning. 

Patient care

Solutions focused on patient-centred care to offer a comfortable and efficient experience from start to finish. For example, solutions that allow better patient care from home diagnosis and monitoring, to virtual appointments, autonomous medication dispensary, simplified treatment plans and personalised medicine. 

Startup category

Legally incorporated in one of the 11 participating countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Poland, Spain, the UK, Uruguay, and the USA)

In addition, businesses must also meet one or more of the following criteria:

• An annual revenue which does not exceed $300,000
• Capital raised of between $100,000 and $1 million
• Between 2 to 25 full-time employees

Scaleup category

Legally incorporated for at least two years in one of the 11 participating countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Poland, Spain, the UK, Uruguay, and the USA)

In addition, businesses must also meet one or more of the following criteria:

• An annual revenue of over $300,000
• More than $1 million capital raised
• Over 25 full-time employees