The University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Rosenman Institute provides startups with expertise and mentorship from stakeholders across the healthcare industry.  The Institute is inviting (40) startups to pitch on May 14 or 15, 2019  to a panel of judges comprised of financial/strategic investors, subject matter experts, and clinicians. The judges will select (10) startups as the 2019 Rosenman Innovators.

If selected, your startup will:

  • Receive coaching in communications, product development, IP, clinical/regulatory, reimbursement, marketing, and business strategy from our network of experts.
  • Present to a select group of investors and industry partners.
  • Showcase your startup at the Rosenman Symposium on June 19, 2019.
  • Be eligible to receive a range of valuable in-kind services to help you accelerate your technology.

Who Can Apply?

Early-stage health technology companies (up to and including Series A investment) based in California, or with a senior leadership position based in California. No university affiliation is required. If you have applied in previous years but not been chosen for the final cohort, we welcome you to apply again if your startup has made progress.

How Can I be Selected for In-kind Services?

Our participating partners will choose the recipients of their services from among the (10) Rosenman Innovators. Services include prototyping, IP strategy, preclinical studies, regulatory, reimbursement consultation, and more. Criteria for matching a startup to a service include technology, market potential, and how much the startup would benefit. Visit the 2019 Innovators Services Rosenman website for full details at https://rosenmaninstitute.org/2019-rosenman-innovator-services/

Seed Funding Possibility.

MedTech Venture Partners, an affiliated venture firm to the Rosenman Institute, will consider investing up to $100k in a Rosenman Innovator with exceptional potential for growth.

What Are the Key Dates?

April 18: Deadline to apply*

April 26: First round of selection: qualified startups notified

May 14 and 15: Startups present to judging panel

May 18: Startups selected as Rosenman Innovators notified

June 19: Morning: Innovators pitch investors & partners in private session.  Afternoon: Innovators pitch public audience at Rosenman Symposium. Invited to dinner with select UCSF Rosenman Institute VIP guests

*Important: Before you apply for the 2019 Rosenman Innovators, you must register for an account using SurveyMonkey. Apply at https://innovatorsummits.smapply.io/acc/r/?g=61765

If you already registered for an account, you can apply for Rosenman Innovators by clicking on https://innovatorsummits.smapply.io/acc/l/?next=/prog/108555/apply/

For additional information or if you have any questions contact Christine Winoto at  415-514-9430, Christine.Winoto@ucsf.edu

Christine is the Deputy Director for QB3, Director UCSF Rosenman Institute and Founding Partner of MedTech Venture Partners I, LLP.