2023 M2D2 $200K Challenge

Calling all Investors, Medical Device Innovators, Biotech Entrepreneurs, Academics, Students, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals:
Join members of the life sciences community in Lowell as the $200K Challenge finalists selected through a competitive process pitch their innovations to our panel of judges.

At stake: a share of a $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind resources that can help take an innovation to the next level — or even to market!

(Examples of in-kind resources include lab space, equipment, and legal/regulatory guidance)

We’ve seen past winners advance to larger funding rounds, commence clinical studies, and enter strategic partnerships with global life sciences companies. The $200K Challenge is the place to see what’s up-and-coming in life sciences innovation.

Finalist Pitch-Off — Wednesday, March 22 @ 4pm ET
15 medical device startups will present their innovations to a panel of industry experts. At the pitch event, you can network with startups, judges, leaders from local biotech companies, industry partners, subject matter experts, and other life sciences entrepreneurs.

Ample free parking (ticket validation) is available at the adjacent multi-story garage located at:

HCID Parking Facility, 350.4 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Mary Ann Picard, M2D2 Director of Operations, commented on this year’s $200K Challenge: “I’m thrilled to start another year with the $200K Challenge. Every year we meet new, passionate entrepreneurs that continue to inspire us and remind us why the innovation of medical and therapeutic devices is so important.”