The deadline for the MedTech Color annual pitch competition is near as the organization seeks to advance the representation of persons of color in medtech.
MedTech Color, a non-profit organization, aims to find cutting-edge, early-stage startups led by African-American and Hispanic founders. Its pitch competition offers minority entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase products or services.
Application submissions remain open through Friday, Jan. 13. MedTech Color plans to announce the top 10 finalists on Jan. 24, 2023. The competition seeks innovations and medical and/or wearable devices, diagnostics, digital health, health security and more. Companies are in their seed stage, raising equity rounds in the amount of $250,000-$3 million.
“To address the disproportionate gap in venture funding, the MedTech Color Pitch Competition provides direct support to startups led by Black and Brown founders through capital funding and mentorship from industry leaders…