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\ud83d\udccc About the Event<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DEBUT Challenge is a national competition that invites undergraduate student teams to solve unmet health and clinical problems through innovative biomedical design.<\/sup> It is not just a theoretical contest; it requires the development of a working prototype<\/strong> that demonstrates engineering design principles, technical feasibility, and market potential.<\/sup> The 2026 edition features expanded prize categories from various NIH institutes, focusing on high-impact areas like HIV\/AIDS, cancer, and healthcare for low-resource settings.<\/sup> Winning teams often use this platform as a springboard to launch medical startups or secure patents for their inventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2139\ufe0f Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Category:<\/strong> Biomedical Engineering \/ MedTech<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizer:<\/strong> National Institutes of Health (NIBIB) & VentureWell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Eligibility:<\/strong> Full-time undergraduate students (2025\u20132026 academic year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Team Size:<\/strong> 3 to 8 Members (Must include at least one BioE\/BME major if the institution has such a department)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Effort Level:<\/strong> Very High (Requires a 6 page project narrative, 2 minute video, and working prototype)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Submission Type:<\/strong> Project Narrative (PDF) and Demonstration Video (YouTube\/Vimeo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Submission Deadline:<\/strong> 5 June, 2026 (11:59 PM EDT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Judging Period:<\/strong> June \u2013 August 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Winners Announced:<\/strong> 25 August, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Award Ceremony:<\/strong> October 2026 (at the BMES Conference in Orlando, FL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mode:<\/strong> Online Submission \/ In-person Awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udfc6 Prize Details and Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Top NIBIB Prizes:<\/strong> * 1st Place (Steven H. Krosnick Prize): $20,000<\/strong>\n
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        • 2nd Place: $15,000<\/strong> | 3rd Place: $10,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Specialized NIH Prizes ($15,000 each):<\/strong> HIV\/AIDS, Cancer Prevention, Women’s Health, Healthy Aging, and Rehabilitative Tech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • VentureWell Prizes:<\/strong> Venture Prize ($10,000), Design Excellence ($5,000), and Rising Star ($5,000).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Additional Perks:<\/strong> Winners gain entry into the dC3i Commercialization Course<\/strong>, providing expert guidance on bringing medical devices to market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83c\udfaf What You Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Assemble<\/strong> a team of 3\u20138 undergraduates, ensuring at least one member is a BME\/BioE major.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Identify<\/strong> an unmet clinical need (e.g a low cost diagnostic tool or a new surgical instrument).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Develop<\/strong> a functional prototype that proves your engineering solution works in a real-world scenario.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Write<\/strong> a 6-page narrative detailing the significance, innovation, and technical approach of your design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Record<\/strong> a 2 minute video demonstrating the prototype in action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Certify<\/strong> your entry through a Faculty Advisor or Department Head before the June deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            \ud83d\udce6 Resources and Support Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Past Winners Archive:<\/strong> NIBIB provides a library of winning projects from previous years to help benchmark your design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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