Opportunities

Direct Device Funding Opportunities

SWPDC offers direct device funding prizes at the competitions below. Join our newsletter and LinkedIn to receive updates and reminders!

AAP SOU Pediatric Urology Device Prize

Applications are closed! Thanks to all who applied. Learn More

AAP SOATT Pediatric Prize

Applications are closed! Thanks to all who applied. Learn More

BCM/TCH Capstone Projects

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for 2026 applications!. Learn More

BCM Seed Funding for Pediatric Devices

Applications are closed! More Info

University of Minnesota Pediatric Device Seed Funding Award

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for 2026 applications! Learn More

Texas A&M New Ventures

Applications are closed! Competition Date: May 14-15, 2025 at Texas A&M! Apply Here

Rice Business Plan Competition

Applications are closed for 2025! Competition Date: April 10-12, 2025 at Rice University! Learn more.

Design of Medical Devices Conference: Emerging Medical Innovation Valuation Competition

Applications are closed for 2024! Conference Date: April 8-10, 2024 at the University of Minnesota! Learn more.