- All entries must apply to the topics requested and represent significant technological innovations that help prevent and/or manage cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and/or promote cardiovascular health.
- All judging is final.
- All entries must be completed by the stated deadlines.
- All finalists must be available to present live on September 24, 2018.
- Utilization of intellectual property not created or owned by the applicant or without license is ground for disqualification and legal action.
- All information submitted must be non-confidential.
EmPOWERED To Serve Urban Health Accelerator
$60,000 in grants available for innovation that improves urban health*
*Application deadline has passed.
About
The EmPOWERED To Serve Urban Health AcceleratorTM is a four-week intensive training and grant opportunity designed to challenge you to apply innovative, community-based solutions to help solve an urgent urban health problem.
Step One – Look Around and See the Problem
Is there a problem in your community in Philadelphia that has an attainable, sustainable solution for it? Once you’ve determined the problem you feel most passionate about solving, it’s time to roll up your sleeves
Step Two – Apply Online June 25th through July 23rd, 2018
Step Three – Activate Your Genius
Our team will roll up our sleeves with you and you’ll have six weeks to build a plan, activate your team and implement your community project, MacGyver style (in other words, with what you have right now. Yes, it’s possible.).
The top performing teams will be invited to present their projects to a panel of judges on September 24, 2018, as a part of the American Heart Association’s Social Determinants of Health Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What are the Awards?
On the evening of September 24th 2018, our top performing candidates will be invited to present their project to a panel of judges and a live audience.
First Prize- $30,000
Second Prize- $20,000
Third Prize-$10,000
Important Dates
Important Dates (2018)
June 25: Applications open
July 23: Applications close
July 27: Qualifying candidates notified of status
July 30 - August 31: Accelerator training
September 3: Top candidates notified of status
September 7: Top Candidates deadline to accept
September 24: Conference and final showcase
Please contact Jennifer Litchman at 215-575-5232 or jennifer.litchman@heart.org with any questions.
Rules
The following are basic rules for the Accelerator.