Get access to world renowned experts
The Challenge brings together a vast network of United States and New Zealand based judges, advisors, mentors and sponsors from medical, academic and business backgrounds, as well as potential investors, buyers and partners. Our panel of experts includes:
- Judges who are amongst the most influential leaders in healthcare in the United States, including Dr John Halamka and Dion Madsen - regular health advisors to the White House.
- A corporate network that includes some of the biggest names in the United States healthcare sector with the likes of Edward Lifesciences, Microsoft, Kaiser, and Proctor and Gamble.
- An investor network with the likes of Fonterra USA, BMO Capital Markets, Morgenthaler Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners, Powerhouse Ventures, Vivo Ventures, Business Technology Center of Los Angeles County, and New Zealand based venture capitalists and angel investors.
Partners and sponsors
The Challenge is a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise initiative in collaboration with IDC and Health Industry Insights. The Ministry of Health is a key strategic partner. Sponsors include the New Zealand Health Research Council, Edwards Life Sciences and Microsoft, with in-kind sponsorship including research, legal, consulting, recruitment, software, regulatory, and insurance.
Find out more at the Focus on Health website.