CharmHealth, a leader in healthcare technology solutions, has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Innovation Challenge. Entering its fourth year, the challenge aims to discover groundbreaking ideas poised to transform healthcare systems and processes.
This year’s CharmHealth Innovation Challenge saw a record number of entries across six categories: Hardware Accelerated AI, Generative AI, Tech-Led Innovations, Mobile Health Apps, Healthcare Accessibility, and Population Health. Eighteen semifinalists presented their ideas to investors and partners during Pitch Day, with six finalists showcased at the sold-out Charmalot Annual User Conference.
The winners of the 2024 Innovation Challenge are:
- First Place ($10,000): Tina John, founder of Avira Health, which supports postpartum mothers and breastfeeding.
- Second Place ($5,000): Olga Muller and Olga Ryzhikova, founders of Kepler Team, a software development agency with a proprietary engineering framework.
- Third Place ($2,500): Joe Cody, founder of Grain Fertility, a system for comprehensive fertility tracking and organization.
- Honorable Mentions: Advanced Health Academy, Hormony, and Molecular You.
“This year’s Innovation Challenge highlighted exceptional companies and innovations in healthtech,” said Pramila Srinivasan, Ph.D., CEO of CharmHealth. “We’re excited to support these technologies and help them connect with the right customers, partners, and funding.”
CharmHealth not only provides funding and mentorship but also offers resources, educational materials, and workshops to refine product offerings and enhance market readiness. The company’s ecosystem supports entrepreneurs through its health IT marketplace and industry connections.
The Innovation Challenge continues to drive knowledge exchange and influence the future of healthcare technology through collaboration and dialogue.