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📞 Calling all Patient-Facing Voice AI Vendors KidsX Sprint programs accelerate innovation in pediatrics by addressing specific, high-priority challenges faced by hospitals. The first Sprint program is intended to support direct implementation of the leading Voice AI solutions at KidsX Member Hospitals. We are looking for pediatric-focused and patient-facing solutions that leverage voice-driven AI to enhance care by improving patient engagement, streamlining staff and clinical workflows, and supporting caregivers. Each Sprint program runs for two weeks and will be focused on readiness for product implementation with KidsX member hospitals. Selected companies will have exclusive access to a large network of pediatric hospitals and health systems that have dedicated staff and vested interest in deploying a solution in the Sprint theme area. Interested in applying? Applications are open until May 2nd. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gfZKi-Ub #Pediatric #Innovation #DigitalHealth #VoiceAI

We’re thrilled to share that Augment Therapy is The Webby Awards Finalist in the Websites and Mobile Sites – Accessible Technology category!🎉 This recognition honors our mission to transform therapeutic exercise into fun, accessible, and empowering experiences through cutting-edge technology. From hospital to home, we’re committed to redefining what rehabilitation can look and feel like for people of all ages and abilities. Now, we need your help! 🗳️ The Webby People’s Voice Awards are open—and we’d love your vote! This is your chance to support inclusive, gamified care that brings joy to movement. Voting is open for 2 weeks and every vote counts! 👉 Cast your vote for Augment Therapy here: https://lnkd.in/eDEgA-9M We're also celebrating this honor alongside two incredible partners, Sesame Workshop and Niantic, Inc. (Niantic Spatial), who are both nominated in their respective categories, as well as in collaboration with us in the Accessible Technology group. Go give them a vote too... Together, we’re shaping the future of immersive, inclusive wellness! Just a few of the team who made this nomination possible: Lindsay Watson PT, MPT Steve Blake Elise Baron Lisa Blake Wayne Brown Niveditha Dudyala Carmen Fontana Matt Mathers Amy Pratt, PT, MPT Ashland Damron Devin Quinn Dawud Sharrieff Paul Schwarz Matthew Sliger Sreekar Gadde Kaitlyn O'Connor Miles Ludwig Theresa Fitzgerald Franco Schettino Tina Moglia Asim Ahmed Ashley Rosenbaum Yennie Solheim

🚀 Introducing KidsX Sprints: Accelerating Pediatric Innovation 🚀 At KidsX, we’re always looking for new ways to drive innovation in pediatric healthcare. That’s why we’re launching KidsX Sprints, a new program designed to provide tailored solutions to the unique challenges faced by children's hospitals. Each two-week Sprint will bring together a small cohort of 1–3 startups, fast-tracking innovation by facilitating pilot engagements and contracts with our hospital consortium. With multiple Sprints happening throughout the year, each program will focus on a different thematic challenge to address pressing pediatric healthcare needs. 🗣️🔹 Our first Sprint will focus on voice-AI solutions, leveraging voice-driven AI to enhance patient care. We are looking for pediatric-focused and patient-facing solutions that leverage voice-driven AI to enhance care by improving patient engagement, streamlining staff and clinical workflows, and supporting caregivers. Companies that have developed solution(s) to address this theme are encouraged to apply. Key Dates   April 1st: Applications open  May 2nd: Applications close  June 16th – June 27th: Sprint 1   July: KidsX Ongoing Implementation Support    Follow along as we deploy this new program to support the future of pediatric healthcare! For more information and to submit your application, visit https://lnkd.in/gbQqKMpa. #KidsX #Innovation #PediatricHealthcare #Startups #AI #VoiceAI #DigitalHealth Omkar Kulkarni, MPH Kiyana Turner Deepa Shah Bianca Riello Ryan Wingfield

🚀 Introducing KidsX Sprints: Accelerating Pediatric Innovation 🚀 At KidsX, we’re always looking for new ways to drive innovation in pediatric healthcare. That’s why we’re launching KidsX Sprints, a new program designed to provide tailored solutions to the unique challenges faced by children's hospitals. Each two-week Sprint will bring together a small cohort of 1–3 startups, fast-tracking innovation by facilitating pilot engagements and contracts with our hospital consortium. With multiple Sprints happening throughout the year, each program will focus on a different thematic challenge to address pressing pediatric healthcare needs. 🗣️🔹 Our first Sprint will focus on voice-AI solutions, leveraging voice-driven AI to enhance patient care. We are looking for pediatric-focused and patient-facing solutions that leverage voice-driven AI to enhance care by improving patient engagement, streamlining staff and clinical workflows, and supporting caregivers. Companies that have developed solution(s) to address this theme are encouraged to apply. Key Dates   April 1st: Applications open  May 2nd: Applications close  June 16th – June 27th: Sprint 1   July: KidsX Ongoing Implementation Support    Follow along as we deploy this new program to support the future of pediatric healthcare! For more information and to submit your application, visit https://lnkd.in/gbQqKMpa. #KidsX #Innovation #PediatricHealthcare #Startups #AI #VoiceAI #DigitalHealth Omkar Kulkarni, MPH Kiyana Turner Deepa Shah Bianca Riello Ryan Wingfield

📅 Announcing youthink 2025: Applications Open & Webinar on April 1st youthink is an 8-month cohort program that offers virtual training, 2 in-person events in California 🌴, and up to $50,000 in funding to support your innovative ideas to improve young people's health. Register for an informational webinar on April 1st from 12-1pm PST and hear about: 💡 Innovative Solutions: Discover how youthink helps you in addressing complex challenges in adolescent and young adult health in creative ways 📚 Real Stories: Hear firsthand from current youthink participants about their experiences and insights ✨ Application Tips: Get expert advice on how to make your application shine 💼 Funding Information: Learn how youthink helps support your work #youthinkIncubatorHub #innovation

Pediatric pain management is a critical but often overlooked aspect of children's cancer care. This is why we, in collaboration with KidsX, are excited to have nen in the CancerX 2025 Accelerator! Nen bridges two key gaps: children's unique pain communication challenges and the shortage of pediatric pain specialists. Their solution features personified virtual companions based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, helping young patients better express and manage their pain experiences. Comprehensive cancer care must address the whole patient experience, especially for our youngest warriors. We look forward to supporting their mission to establish trust at the crucial intersection of technology and children's healthcare! #CancerXAccelerator #KidsX #PediatricOncology #DigitalTherapeutics #PainManagement

Super excited to share this news! Back in 2021 we were one of only 13 companies selected for the very first KidsX Accelerator program. That experience enabled us to launch in the US market and led to us becoming a US-headquartered company. Now, four years later, being part of this year's CancerX Accelerator will really help us on our growth path, providing personalized and trackable education to young cancer patients. Can't wait to meet our fellow startups in Tampa next month.

🌟 Exciting News from KidsX and the Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics (CTIP)! 🌟 We are thrilled to kick off the bootcamp for the finalists of the CTIP + KidsX MedTech Innovation Challenge! 🎉 This challenge aims to drive pediatric medical device innovation and revolutionize healthcare delivery for children worldwide. 🌍 We received applications from over 10 hospitals and healthcare organizations across the U.S. and internationally, showcasing groundbreaking solutions like: ▪ Devices targeting adolescent endometriosis ▪ Neonatal oxygen management systems ▪ AI-powered precision medicine for pediatric neurological care These innovations span a wide range of pediatric healthcare needs, from critical care to behavioral development, highlighting the power of collaboration in advancing children's health. Stay tuned as we support these incredible teams in bringing their life-changing solutions closer to reality! 🚀 #Innovation #Pediatrics #HealthcareTransformation #Collaboration

📣 📣 Applications for PharmStars’ Spring 2025 virtual #accelerator now being accepted! PharmStars, the #pharma-focused #acceleratorprogram for #digitalhealth #startups, will now offer FUNDING to our startups. 💰   PharmStars is now welcoming applications from startups around our pharma-selected theme: “Digital Innovations in Rare Disease.” Digital health has the potential to address many of the challenges in rare disease including patient identification and diagnosis, clinical trial design and execution, and patient care and support. Applications are welcome in, but not limited to: 💊 Identifying individuals with rare disease 💊 Diagnosing rare disease 💊 Designing and executing rare disease clinical trials 💊 Enhancing rare disease care, support, and education Digital health startups from anywhere in the world with an innovative product or prototype for any #raredisease that want to engage pharma as a customer are welcome to apply. Participation in our virtual #accelerator provides startups with an in-depth pharma-industry education, exceptional mentoring, an opportunity to present to and meeting with our pharma members, and $150,000. PharmStars will be catalytic to the future of your business!🌟   📆 Deadline for applications is January 26, 2025 👉 Details and applications at https://lnkd.in/eFHHgiZk   #biopharma #entrepreneurs #digitalinnovation #innovation

Last week we wrapped up Day 4, the final day, of our Pathways to the U.S. Pediatric Market program: Scaling & Sustainability! Sessions focused on equipping our international startup participants with the strategies and insights necessary for long-term success in the U.S. pediatric healthcare landscape. Programming explored key topics such as scaling operations, fundraising in the current market, navigating partnerships, and maintaining impact as organizations grow. We also had an amazing network session to enable collaboration between our partners globally. We thank everyone who was able to attend and help make the session a success. A special thank you to our incredible speakers—Dana Sun, Howard Zucker, Madison Christmas, Amanda Goltz, Guillaume de Zwirek—for their invaluable expertise and guidance. Your contributions have empowered our cohort to think boldly and strategically about their next steps. Finally, congratulations to our international companies! We are inspired by the passion, innovation, and dedication these startups have demonstrated throughout the program. As the journey concludes, we eagerly anticipate the lasting impact they will have on advancing pediatric care in the U.S. #KidsX #Pediatrics #Innovation #International