New Jersey Med-Tech Innovation Showcase: A Collaborative Initiative by Cooper and Rowan
Join us for a groundbreaking event celebrating medical innovation and collaboration across South Jersey. This inaugural showcase brings together pioneering minds from Cooper University Health Care and Rowan University to spotlight transformative technologies and research.
What to Expect
- Explore cutting-edge medical technologies and start-up innovations.
- Meet the Innovators - Hear from researchers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs driving change in healthcare.
- Networking Opportunities - Connect with fellow attendees, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
3:30 to 5 p.m. EST
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
401 South Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103
New Jersey Social Determinants of Health Challenge
The third annual New Jersey Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Challenge is set to take place in the fall of 2025, culminating in a live event in Camden, NJ. Teams compete to solve SDOH barriers (chart below), while participating in learning sessions about SDOH, data and technology, and entrepreneurship. Read on to learn more about fielding a team or just attending the in-person live pitch competition.
Virtual Sessions: October 1 through October 29, 2025
In-Person Live Pitch Competition: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025
5 to 8 p.m. EST
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
401 South Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103
Team Participants Can Expect:
- Educational series to build foundational knowledge in:
- Social determinants of health (SDOH), care delivery, and healthcare access.
- Data science, public health, and healthcare technology.
- Entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and business development.
- Create solutions to improve community wellness and remove barriers to quality health care.
- Showcase your innovative solutions through a judged in-person live pitch competition focusing on data application, business models, and impact on healthcare and our communities through the lens of SDOH.
- Building connections and networks, honing business development skills, and gaining mentorship.
SDOH Challenge Goals
- Advance data-driven innovation targeting the root causes of health disparities across New Jersey, such as housing insecurity, food deserts, transportation barriers, and access to care.
- Promote collaboration between academia, healthcare, government, and industry.
- Provide a platform for emerging entrepreneurs and students to gain exposure, establish meaningful connections, and access funding opportunities.
Participant Benefits
- Free registration for non-profits & individual participants, including access to educational content, workshops, and tools.
- Mentorship from local health care leaders, data scientists, and entrepreneurs.
- Regional conference pitch platform with potential for future support and development.
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH) |
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Economic Stability |
Neighborhood and Physical Environment |
Education |
Community and Social Context |
Food |
Health Care System |
Employment Expenses Debt Medical Bills Support |
Housing Transportation Safety Parks Playgrounds Walkability ZIP Code/ |
Literacy Language Early Childhood Education Vocational Training Higher Education |
Social Integration Support Systems Community Engagement Discrimination Stress Justice-Involved* |
Hunger Access to Healthy Options |
Health Coverage Provider Availability Provider Linguistic and Cultural Competency Quality of Care |
HEALTH OUTCOMES |
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Mortality, Morbidity, Life Expectancy, Health Care Expenditures, Health Status, Functional Limitations |
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* Addition from CUHC |
Join us in championing bold ideas and breakthrough technologies.
Click here to sign-up to create or join a team.
Please RSVP here to attend the SDOH Pitch Challenge.
SDOH Challenge Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold $25,000: Pan-Visibility, Speaking Opportunity, Panel Judge, Anchor Sponsor, Team Participation
Silver $10,000: Pan-Visibility, Speaking Opportunity, Panel Judge, Team Participation
Bronze $5,000: Pan-Visibility, Team Participation
Additional Opportunities:
$4,000 Networking Reception Sponsor (two sponsorships available)
$3,000 Event Only Exhibit Hall Table Sponsor (six sponsorships available)
$1,000 Lanyard Sponsor (one sponsorship available)