Debut

Deadline: 2016-05-30
Award: $65,000

DEBUT is a competition open to undergraduate student teams working on innovative solutions to unmet health and clinical problems.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support and expand the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge, a project that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical innovation.

DEBUT challenges teams of students in undergraduate biomedical education to solve real world problems in healthcare. Prizes of up to $20,000 will be awarded.

Strong DEBUT submissions will demonstrate a mastery of analytical and design skills and capabilities; the ability to manage the product development process; the ability to work effectively in teams; and written technical communication skills. Submissions will be judged on the following criteria:

- Significance of the problem being addressed
- Impact on potential users and clinical care
- Innovative design
- Working prototype