Do you have a solution with the potential to radically improve health and save lives? The Center for Health Care Innovation is launching its inaugural YNHHS Innovation Award in 2024. All Yale New Haven Health employees and Yale University faculty are invited to submit proposals with the potential to translate promising technologies and research from the lab to enable these life saving tools to reach the people we serve. 

The YNHHS Innovation Awards foster and move forward our AMC's shared aspiration to: "Achieve extraordinary gains in individual, community, and global health as one of the nation’s premier academic health systems."

Proposals for the 2024 YNHHS Innovation Awards should incorporate at least one of the 2024 Focus Areas.

Awards

Awards of up to $100K. (Four total.)

Eligibility

All Yale New Haven Health employees and Yale University faculty are eligible to apply for the YNHHS Innovation Award.

Award Selection

Applications will be screened for completeness and basic eligibility requirements for an initial screen. Semi-finalists will be identified and invited to deliver a 10-minute pitch to an expert, judging panel. Winning selections will be determined based on:  1) unmet medical need,  2) likelihood of technical success, 3) novelty, 4) business model and competitive landscape, and 5) team composition and skills/background.

Diversity Statement

We are passionate about fostering inclusive innovation that promotes and values diversity. Collectives that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to generate better outcomes. We believe in creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can participate. We encourage applicants from all groups, including women, veterans, LGBTQ (Pride & Allies), BIPOC and any others not mentioned, to apply.

Intellectual Property

The intellectual property practices or guidelines of each respective institution will apply to employed awardees. Review the Employee Innovation and Intellectual Property Guidelines. Employees of Yale University can find relevant information at Yale Ventures.