UCI BME and CIRC Students Compete for $20,000 at Pitch Day!
On October 10, 2024, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) hosted its inaugural cardiovascular device pitch competition at Beall Applied Innovation (BAI). Seven student teams presented innovative designs to industry judges. Initiated by a $25,000 donation from Shlomi Nachman, former group chairman of Cardiovascular Specialty Solutions and Johnson & Johnson Vision, the event was organized by the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center (CIRC) in partnership with UCI’s Samueli School. Teams underwent extensive preparation, including workshops and mentorship from faculty and industry advisers. The winning team, Venaptic, received $20,000 for their deep vein thrombosis detection device, while runner-up BioLoop was awarded $5,000 for their noninvasive blood pressure monitor. The competition provided valuable networking opportunities and feedback from industry professionals, showcasing UCI’s commitment to fostering innovation in biomedical engineering.
Pitch Day presentation
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https://engineering.uci.edu/news/2024/10/students-compete-20000-cardiovascular-device-pitch
