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!

BCM/TCH Capstone Projects

Applications are open! Learn More

Texas A&M New Ventures

Applications are closed! Learn More

Rice Business Plan Competition

Applications are closed for 2026! Competition Date: April 9-11, 2026 at Rice University! Learn more.

BCM Seed Funding for Pediatric Devices

Applications for this year are on hold.

AAP SOATT Pediatric Prize

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

AAP SOU Pediatric Urology Device Prize

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

University of Minnesota Pediatric Device Seed Funding Award

Applications are closed. Stay tuned for 2026 applications! 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.