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 SOITT Pediatric Prize

Applications are will open soon! Learn More

AAP SOU Pediatric Urology Device Prize

Applications will open soon! Learn More

SWPDC Capstone Projects

Applications are open! Deadline extended to May 21st! Learn More

Texas A&M New Ventures

Applications are closed for 2026! 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.

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.