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Got a startup idea that will transform our healthcare system?

Then we want to hear from you. We’re calling on the nation’s best and brightest to enter our HIT Startup Showcase challenge – where the top 10 finalists will present their startup ideas on stage in front of 200 HIT entrepreneurs, VCs and angel investors. This spectacular pitch-fest is organized by Morgenthaler Ventures, in collaboration with Practice Fusion, Health2.0 and SVB. Like last year’s DC to VC Summit which included keynotes by US CTO Aneesh Chopra and HHS CTO Todd Park, we expect attendance by leading government policy makers. Learn more about the challenge and apply today!

Eligibility[edit]

Anyone with a great health IT idea can enter the contest. But sorry, not everyone can attend. The HIT Startup Showcase on September 22, 2011 is an invite-only event. Hit the ”Apply now” button above to learn more.

Judging Criteria[edit]

Contestants need to be legal residents of the US or employees of privately-held companies based in the US. The judges will select five finalists in two categories – making it ten finalists in total. Categories are:

• Very early-stage companies – under 2 years old and have received less than $500K in funding
• Series A-ready companies – under 3 years old and have received less than $1.5M in funding

Applications will be evaluated based on the promise of the venture, addressable market size, founding teams, and use of innovative technology and business models. For Series-A ready companies, customer traction will be an additional factor.

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