2022 Praxis Ideation Challenge

Praxis (noun) prax·​is | \ ˈprak-səs \:

the practical application of theory

Purpose://

accelerate the translation of theory to practice by catalyzing the development of healthcare related ideas

Challenge://

demonstrate a commercializable concept that has the potential to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic conditions

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  • Ideation is a process of developing, selecting and validating to produce more robust concepts and prototypes.

  • The Innovation Key™ is an evidence-based process developed to systematically forge, translate and prototype the application of knowledge into practice, products, services, pharmaceuticals, policies or protocols for health innovation.

  • The Challenge is an experiential learning program intended to help catalyze health innovation.

  • The Praxis Ideation Challenge helps you apply ideas into practice. It is an experiential learning program that helps people better understand how to innovate!

    Join the Challenge to:

    • refine a healthcare focused idea or concept;

    • learn more about the innovation process and space by attending talks and Huddles;

    • get support developing your innovation by enrolling in Innovation workshops;

    • or apply for a Student Ideator position; and

    • submit your idea for our Demo Day to potentially access further funding, support and recognition

  • The 2022 Praxis Ideation Challenge ran from January 11 - June 21, 2022.

    This year’s Challenge is now closed. Stay tuned for an announcement for our next round.

  • Yes! The Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to learning about ideation, how to test and validate ideas and move through problems sets. Apply away!

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