HiMed-Biodesign MedTech Innovation Camp Announces First Cohort with Industry Leaders from Baxter and HiMed
HiMed-Biodesign Medical Innovation Camp, in partnership with Baxter Healthcare, proudly launches specialized acceleration courses focused on dialysis, critical care, and digital health, officially kicking off on October 15–16!We are currently recruiting approximately 40 early-stage medical innovation entrepreneurs to join us. Guided by the Stanford Biodesign philosophy for medical technology innovation, we aim to empower and accelerate the growth of medtech innovators through in-depth interdisciplinary exchange, integration of medicine and engineering, and seed-stage incubation, thereby injecting new vitality into industry development. We look forward to your participation!
The list of the first batch of admitted participants has been announced, and the second batch is currently being confirmed. With limited spots remaining, please register promptly on a first-come, first-served basis.
The mentor team for this session of the Medical Innovation Camp comes fromBaxter Medical Affairs Department、R&D Department、Strategic Departmentand HiMed, with mentor-led teams, creative brainstorming, and live pitch competitions.
· Dialysis (peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis); · Intensive care; · Digital health.
(Early-stage Medical Innovators and Entrepreneurs)
· Physicians who identify clinical needs and seek to translate their ideas into technology;
· Researchers with cutting-edge technologies who aim to translate their innovations into products;
· Engineers with engineering experience who aspire to create innovative products;
· Managers with market resources who aspire to realize their entrepreneurial dreams;
· Entrepreneurs with startup experience who seek to refine and enhance their entrepreneurial capabilities.
Idea, Seed, Angel
Course Objectives: To understand the Biodesign medical technology innovation process system, experience the entrepreneurial atmosphere, and spark innovative ideas through theoretical lectures, startup simulations, and live pitch presentations.
Startup Simulation:
1. Simulate the formation of a startup team, ensuring all key entrepreneurial roles are filled, including at least three members serving as CEO, CTO, and CMO;
2. Allocate faculty resources according to the group's focus, conduct brainstorming sessions, and spark innovative ideas;
3. Mentor-led, group discussions covering concept ideation, product design, business planning, project planning, etc.;
4. Live pitch presentations and judges’ comments on the second day.
3-Month Biodesign Course: Full-Process Scientific Incubation.
· Identifying Needs (18 class hours)
1. Discovery and Identification: Real Clinical Needs
2. Research and Assessment: Disease State Fundamentals and Existing Solutions
3. Analysis and Needs Screening: Stakeholder and Market Analysis
·Inventions and Innovations (18 class hours)
1. Product Concept Ideation and Brainstorming
2. Concept Screening and Prototype Design
3. Prototype Testing and Final Concept Selection
·Value Implementation (18 class hours)
1. Strategic Development: Intellectual Property/R&D/Health Insurance/Regulation, etc.
2. Business Planning: Marketing Strategy and Financial Model
3. Business Plan and Fundraising Training
Supporting Organizations
Strategic Cooperation
Media Partnership
Guiding Organizations
