Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of ideas and teams are we looking for?

We are looking for energetic, innovative and passionate healthcare innovators. Competitive applicants will address a specific and pressing unmet need in the healthcare industry. For example, solutions of interest may improve patient engagement, provider effectiveness or preventative health and wellness; and provide solutions for healthcare challenges.

What kinds of ideas and teams are we NOT looking for?

Ultimately, we want to encourage all innovators with great ideas to apply. That said, we are NOT looking for innovations that include small molecules or innovations outside the healthcare area.

How far along do applicants need to be before they can apply?

We will consider individuals with innovations at various stages of development, from fully developed concepts and prototypes to finished products and services.

Can you apply if you've already received funding?

Absolutely!

How will applications be evaluated?

A panel of healthcare experts and exe

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Submissions will be judged based upon the:

  1. Nature of the innovation
  2. Likelihood of technical success
  3. Definition of the unmet market need
  4. Strength of solution's unique value proposition