NJ Med Tech Showcase & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Challenge

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)
Cooper University Health Care - New Jersey SDOH Challenge 2025
Source: KFF

 

 

 

Economic Stability

Neighborhood and Physical Environment

Education

Community and Social Context

Food

Health Care System

Employment
Income

Expenses

Debt

Medical Bills 

Support

Housing

Transportation

Safety

Parks

Playgrounds

Walkability

ZIP Code/
Geography

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

Mortality, Morbidity, Life Expectancy, Health Care Expenditures, Health Status, Functional Limitations

* 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)