Awards
First Prize - 1 Award: $100K + Opportunity To Validate Solution in YNHHS data ecosystem
Second Prize - 2 Awards: $50K each
Third Prize- 5 Awards: $20K each
Honorable Mentions: No funding but may receive mention
The Health AI Championship is now accepting proposals for its inaugural 2025 awards! This statewide initiative is designed to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to radically improve healthcare, enhance lives, and drive meaningful impact to all communities in Connecticut.
Researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and innovators with any hospital or health system in the state of Connecticut are invited to submit proposals with the potential to translate groundbreaking ideas into scalable solutions that address pressing healthcare challenges.
This program’s mission aligns with the State’s vision to “achieve extraordinary gains in health and equity through the power of AI innovation.”
Proposals for the 2025 Health AI State Championship should align with one of the following competition tracks, representing the core areas of hospital expertise and innovation:
This competition is open to: Individuals or teams—including startups, researchers, and clinicians—affiliated with a hospital or health system in the State of Connecticut are eligible to apply, provided their institution has an established grants resource office. These awards are made possible through generous federal funding from ARPA-H, and all funds awarded to winning recipients must be managed by the grants office of their home institution.
Cross-disciplinary teams are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submissions will undergo a multi-phase review process. Finalists will be invited to pitch their proposals to an expert panel. Proposals will be evaluated based on:
The Health AI Championship is an equal opportunity event that welcomes participants of all backgrounds. Discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Ensuring adherence to the federal funding requirements as it relates to intellectual property and reporting will be the responsibility of the applicants home institutions. For more information, review the IP policies of your organization.
For questions or additional information, contact us at [email protected].
Together, let’s reimagine the future of healthcare through AI innovation.
ARPA-H Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and thank ARPA-H for their commitment to advancing healthcare innovation through this funding. Their support enables transformative projects that address critical health challenges and improve outcomes for communities across Connecticut.
State of Connecticut Acknowledgement
We extend our appreciation to the State of Connecticut for its unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation. Their support is instrumental in enabling initiatives that address critical health challenges and enhance the well-being of communities throughout Connecticut.
Submission Deadline: |
March 30 Midnight EST |
Semi-Finalist Pitch: |
May 27 |
Winner Announced: | May 27 |
Recognition: | May 29 (At Yale Innovation Summit) |