INAUGURAL REHAB TECH INNOVATION COMPETITION
The inaugural Shark Tank-like competition was a HIT in Atlanta! WED 25 OCT
Winners of 2017 Launchpad at the ACRM Annual Conference
Best Overall
Maria Schneider, MS, CEO, Dynofit, Inc.
Realtime Feedback Using the Wireless Flexdot Sensor System
As “Best Overall” winner, Ms. Schneider will be interviewed by Dr. Ford Vox, ACRM Digital Editor, for an upcoming episode of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation podcast, RehabCast. She will also receive an exhibit booth at the 2018 ACRM EXPO in Dallas, Texas.
Most Innovative
Amir Eftekhar, PhD, National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnology, Wadsworth Center-New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY
Spinal Reflex Conditioning
Most Impactful
Maysam Ghovanloo, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
A Multimodal Tongue Drive System
6 Contestants:
- A Multimodal Tongue Drive System Maysam Ghovanloo, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Learn More - Spinal Reflex Conditioning Amir Eftekhar, PhD, National Centerfor Adaptive Neurotechnology
Learn More - Intelligent game-based rehabilitation Lynne Gauthier, PhD, Ohio State University
Learn More - NeuroLife Stroke Rehabilitation Platform Gaurav Sharma, PhD, Battelle Memorial Institute
Learn More - Patient Portal to Facilitate Independence in Transitions to Home Communities Christine Willis, Shepherd Center; Julie Gassaway, Shepherd Center, Andrea Elmquist, Craig Hospital
Learn More - Physical Therapy is More Effective With Realtime Feedback Using the Wireless Wearable Flexdot Sensor System Maria Schneider
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LAUNCHPAD, a rehabilitation technology innovation competition developed by the ACRM Technology Networking Group.
The inaugural competition will be held on 25 OCT 2017 at the ACRM Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia — the largest interdisciplinary rehabilitation research conference in the world.
Contestants will pitch an original rehabilitation technology business or solution to a panel of rehab industry experts and an audience of clinicians, researchers, engineers, and decision-makers to receive feedback and win prizes.
WHAT IS IT?
The ACRM Technology Networking Group is pleased to announce, LaunchPad — an exciting opportunity to pitch your company or idea to a panel of rehab industry professionals and decision-makers.
AWARDS & PRIZES
First place: “Best Overall”
- The recipient will receive an 8 x 10 inline exhibit booth space at the ACRM 2018 Annual Conference EXPO in Dallas, including 2 exhibitor registrations ($2,499 value)
- The recipient will be interviewed by Dr. Ford Vox, Digital Media Editor, for an upcoming episode of the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation podcast, RehabCast.
Secondary awards: “Most Innovative” and “Most Impactful”
*All three winners will be featured in a shared booth space (8’ x 10’ booth) at the ACRM 2017 Annual Conference EXPO in Atlanta.
THE PANEL
Contestants will present to a panel of rehabilitation industry experts, including David Rhew, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Healthcare and Fitness at Samsung Electronics America, who will share their feedback and select the winning contestants.
THE AUDIENCE
The conference is attended by thousands of researchers, physicians and clinicians, engineers, and business and community leaders who value cutting-edge rehabilitation research and technology. Last year, 89% of all attendees identified themselves as purchasing decision-makers & influencers for their departments!
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- Early-stage health technology companies (Limited to companies that have less than $500k in funding and have been in business less than 4 years, or if in business longer than 4 years, have less than $200k in revenue)
- Rehabilitation research labs/ researchers working on technology-based solutions
HOW TO APPLY
Applications due 25 July 2017
- Review the Executive Summary Template >>
- Submit your Executive Summary (max. 500 words) to apply to compete!
Contestants will be selected by 7 August 2017.
Questions or referrals?
Email Tracey Wallace
ACRM Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR#2017)
CORE: 25 – 28 OCT 2018 // HILTON ATLANTA, USA // PRE-CONFERENCE 23 – 25 OCT
REGISTER ONLINE HERE or Register by Phone: +1.703.435.5335
*For the latest programming info, schedule, session and faculty details, and room locations, please see the Searchable Online Program & Scheduler and/or the ACRM App. Although significant changes are not anticipated, the schedules, sessions, and presenters posted on this website are subject to change.
