BMEidea: A design competition for biomedical engineering students

The 2012 BMEidea competition winners have been announced!

The world needs more effective, functional and affordable technology solutions to clinical medical problems.

You can fast-track these solutions by entering BMEidea, the United States' leading competition for biomedical and bioengineering students. Cash prizes are available: the first place team wins $10,000; second place $5,000; and third place $2,500. Cash prizes will be disbursed to each of the winning team's departments to be allocated at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
 

BMEidea 2013 competition timeline

  • Friday, April 5: BMEidea application deadline
  • April 6 - May 17: Judging of entries
  • Mid May: Finalists are notified
  • June 18-20: Awards will be presented to winners at the 2013 MD&M Medical Device Tradeshow and Convention in Philadelphia, PA (exact time and location TBA)

Apply and tell us about:

  •  A health-related technology
  •  Invented by students
  •  That addresses a real clinical need

Competition entries will be judged on the following:

  • Technical, economic and regulatory feasibility
  • Contribution to human health and quality of life
  • Technological innovation
  • Potential for commercialization

 

Additional information

 View the complete competition guidelines and apply

 

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