SWPDC & AAP SECTION ON UROLOGY (SOU) PEDIATRIC UROLOGY DEVICE PRIZE
Applications are closed! Thanks for all who applied!
Up to $20,000 in prizes will be available for this funding opportunity. This award is only available to pediatric urologic devices!
The Southwest-Midwest National Pediatric Device Innovation Consortium (SWPDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology (AAP SOU) are pleased to offer another funding opportunity this Fall 2025 as the SWPDC and AAP SOU Pediatric Urology Device Prizes.
The purpose of these prizes is to foster the innovation of pediatric urologic devices specifically designed for children.
The initial application consists of a short questionnaire, an itemized budget (download budget template here), and an optional 1 – 2 minute video pitch. We strongly encourage applicants to create a short video including pictures or video of the technology to add context to their project. Further information may be requested by the SWPDC staff.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to pediatric device innovators
- Technology must be a Medical Device as defined by the FDA
- Technology must benefit the pediatric patient population as defined by the FDA (Age 21 years or younger)
- Technology must be a urology device
Use of Funds
Funds may be used for expenses and activities associated with the development of a pediatric device including:
- Engineering design/prototyping/manufacturing expenses
- Study equipment
- Study supplies
- Clinical trials expenses
- Personnel
Review Process
Applications are due by Friday, September 5th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The SWPDC review committee will review applications. Notification of the application outcome will be sent in September 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following categories: Significance, Innovation, Feasibility
Progress Report
Progress updates are required on a six-month basis. The progress report should detail the progress made on the project.
The Southwest-Midwest National Pediatric Device innovation Consortium (SWPDC) is one of five U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) P50 grant-supported pediatric device consortia. SWPDC is a “free no-strings-attached” virtual accelerator that supports pediatric device innovators nationwide with product, technology and business acceleration services throughout the pediatric device life cycle from idea to commercial/clinical launch.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a national organization of thousands of pediatricians whose goal is to strive for peak health for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The Section on Urology (SOU) is a component of AAP that serves to educate physicians, stimulate research and development, and consult on urology-related matters. To become a member of the AAP Section on Urology, please apply here:
Questions can be directed to Chester Koh, MD, and R. Brandon Hunter, MD, at SouthwestPDC@BCM.edu.