Disruptive Doctors InnovatORS Challenge
A Healthcare Innovation Challenge & Mentorship programme
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Calling all medical students and medical doctors!
Do you have a healthcare idea you would like to turn into a solution?
Join our Disruptive Doctors Healthcare Innovator Challenge (H-Innovators Challenge) and pitch your idea and stand a chance to win cash prizes to bring your innovation to life!
Have you had enough of the status quo in the medical and healthcare industry as a doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare professional?
If so, then H-Innovator Challenge is the ideal launchpad for disrupting the system.
H-Innovators is more than an competition — it’s an initiative that’s dedicated to fostering the growth and advancement of cutting-edge medical/healthcare startups by empowering them through meaningful mentorships.
Join us as we embark on this transformative journey to catalysing next-gen healthcare and disrupting the system!
Pioneering the Future of HealthTech and MedTech Startups to Bring Greater Impact.
Our Origin Story
H-Innovators emerged from the collective passion of determined doctors who refused to be bound by the antiquated ways of the current healthcare system.
These doctors, fueled by an steadfast commitment to innovation, founded H-Innovators as a launchpad for their fellow healthcare professionals.
Our primary mission is to dismantle the outdated models, systems, and mindsets that hinder innovative growth and usher in a new HealthTech and MedTech revolution that’s focused on the patients.
However, this can only be achieved through the collaboration of dedicated healthcare professionals like you!
Will you join us in reshaping the future of HealthTech and MedTech? Together, we can disrupt the system.
Why Innovate?
To successfully and effectively catalyze change, it is imperative that these innovative ideas and solutions come from doctors themselves.
Who better to comprehend the needs and challenges encountered by medical and healthcare professionals?
H-Innovators provides the essential ecosystem and resources that HealthTech and MedTech startups require. By facilitating impactful connections to organizations, mentors, and medical practitioners, H-Innovators expedites the often lengthy journey of discovering the right market fit, securing investors, and more.
Apply: Submit your idea that challenges the status quo of healthcare.
Innovate: Collaborate with peers and mentors to refine and develop your solution.
Pitch: Present your solution to a panel of healthcare and innovation experts.
How Does H-Innovators Work?
Programme Overview
| Dates | 03rd June – 11th August 2024. |
| Registration Period | 25th March 2024 – 27th May 2024. |
| Team Composition | Teams can have 2-5 members. |
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| Winners | Will be announced during our HRev Event Category 1 (Medical Students) Category 2 (Medical Doctors) |
| Duration & activities | Stage 1 | 3rd – 23rd June (Preliminaries)
Stage 2 | 1st July – 24th July (Semi-Finals)
Stage 3 | 29th July – 11th August (Finals)
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Be a Disruptive Doctor Premium MemberYou can now join the challenge with any membership tier! Not a member? Sign up here! A medical doctor in ASEAN OR a medical student- Able to commit to participating throughout the entire programme and be present in person to pitch on demo day (If you make it to the finals!)
No experience needed!
Pre-Requisite to Join
How to Join the H-Innovators Challenge:
A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you ready to innovate in the medical field and make a difference? Join the H-Innovators Challenge today! Follow these simple steps to become part of this exciting opportunity:
Step 1: Form Your Team
- Gather a team of 2-5 doctors or medical students who are passionate about innovation in healthcare. Brainstorm and come up with a unique name for your team that reflects your vision and goals.
Step 2: Become Premium Members (Members from any tier can now join! Join Us Now!)
- Ensure that every member of your team is a member of Disruptive Doctors.
Step 3: Individual Registration
- Even though it’s a team challenge, each member must register individually on the H-Innovators form. During registration, make sure to insert your team name in the designated field.
Step 4: Wait for Confirmation
- Once the application period closes, our team will review all submissions. If your team meets the eligibility criteria, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
Step 5: Get Ready to Innovate
- Congratulations! You are now part of the H-Innovators Challenge. Prepare to showcase your innovative ideas and solutions that could revolutionize healthcare.
If you have any questions or need assistance during the registration process, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see what you and your team will bring to the H-Innovators Challenge!
Why Participate?
Global Collaboration: Connect with like-minded innovators across the globe.
Real Impact: Work on solutions that address actual healthcare challenges.
Expert Guidance: Receive mentorship from leaders in the start-up scene
Accelerate Your Idea: Transform your vision into a viable product or solution in just six weeks.
Prizes & Opportunities
Winners will receive exclusive access to resources, funding opportunities, and the chance to pilot their solutions in real-world healthcare settings.
All semi-finalists will receive 2 tickets to our highly-anticipated Healthcare Revolution Conference & Exhibition where you will get to listen to leading experts and doctors in healthcare tech & innovation and also network with doctors who have made a career beyond clinical medicine.
Ready to Disrupt Healthcare?
Join us in this mission to impact healthcare through innovation. Whether you’re sketching out your first idea or already developing a solution, the DD Innovation Challenge is your platform to shine.
Apply Now!
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of a global movement towards innovative healthcare solutions. The challenge begins soon – secure your spot today!
Our Partners
Disruptive Doctors is a community of agile, innovative, and tech-savvy doctors who challenge the status quo and push the boundaries within the healthcare sector in both clinical and non-clinical fields.
1337 Ventures (pronounced as ‘Leet’), is a Malaysian Venture Capital firm that invests in early-stage startups. They run Alpha Startups Accelerator to help idea and MVP-stage startups launch, validate, and grow. They also help SMEs raise funds via Equity Crowdfunding & consult corporates on their Innovation journey
WatchTower & Friends (WTF) is a tech accelerator that is pursuing its vision of building a startup ecosystem that will raise an ever growing number of successful startups. Operating under the tagline ‘We Start Things’, WTF initiates lines of action that benefit startups.
pitchIN stands as Malaysia’s largest digital investor-funding platform, leading the way in facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and potential investors when it matters most.
