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BMEStart
The world needs more effective, functional and affordable technology solutions to clinical medical problems. NCIIA's second annual BMEStart competition recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical innovation. The competition is the first in the United States designed specifically for undergraduate biomedical and bioengineering students.
By generating more activity and interest in this field locally, we can stimulate the invention of medical technologies and devices that are adopted as clinical solutions.
Prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 will be awarded to the three winning teams. Cash prizes will be disbursed to each of the winning team's departments to be allocated at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
BMEStart 2012 competition timeline
- Friday, May 11: BMEStart 2012 application deadline
- May 11-July 30: Judging of entries
- August: Finalists are notified
Apply and tell us about:
- A health-related technology
- That is invented by undergraduate students
- Which addresses a real clinical need
Competition entries will be judged on the following:
- technical, economic and regulatory feasibility
- contribution to human health and quality of life
- technological innovation
- potential for commercialization
Additional information
- View the complete competition guidelines and apply
- Read about the 2010 competition winners and honorable mentions
- Previous winners:
BMEStart sponsors
The BMEStart competition is sponsored by the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) with support from The Lemelson Foundation, in partnership with IEEE EMBS, the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and the Council of Chairs of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Programs.
