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"Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge is sponsored by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB/NIH) and VentureWell. This competition recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation.
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DEBUT Challenge—NIBIB and VentureWell With $190,000 in prizes, the DEBUT Challenge is open to undergraduate student teams working on innovative solutions for unmet health and clinical problems.
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, a competition that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation.
Strong DEBUT submissions will demonstrate a mastery of analytical and design skills and capabilities, the ability to manage the product development process, the ability to work effectively in teams, and technical communication skills.
Submissions will be judged on the following criteria: Significance of the problem being addressed Impact of proposed solution on potential users and clinical care Additional prizes will be awarded to entries that also demonstrate: Market potential and economic feasibility Watch this informational webinar from NIBIB to learn more: Fourteen DEBUT prizes and five honorable mentions will be awarded.
Prize categories and amounts are listed below. For more details about each prize, please view the “Prizes” section of the application guidelines. NIBIB-sponsored prizes include: First Prize: The Steven H.
Krosnick Prize: $20,000 HIV/AIDS Prize : $15,000 (with funds from the NIH Office of AIDS Research) Healthcare Technologies for Low-Resource Settings Prize: $15,000 (with funds from the National Institute of Minority and Health Disparities); located in the United States or U.S. territories or possessions) Technologies for Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis or Treatment Prize: $15,000 (with funds from the National Cancer Institute) Rehabilitative and Assistive Technologies Prize: $15,000 (with funds from the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) Technologies to Empower Nurses in Community Settings Prize: $15,000 (with funds from the National Institute of Nursing Research) Kidney Technology Development Prize: $15,000 (with funds from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) Technologies to Improve the Health of Women Prize : $15,000 (with funds from the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health) Technologies to Foster Healthy Aging Prize : $15,000 (with funds from the National Institute on Aging) Additionally, five Honorable Mentions will be awarded with prizes of $1,000 each .
All NIH prize winners will be offered commercialization training. VentureWell-sponsored prizes include: Design Excellence Prize: $5,000 Rising Star Prize : $5,000 These prizes are made possible with support from The Lemelson Foundation, in partnership with IEEE EMBS, the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and the Council of Chairs of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Programs. Ready to apply?
Before you begin, please read the application guidelines. Winning teams will be honored at an award ceremony during the Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society in October. All applications must be submitted online.
Questions? Please contact us at grants@venturewell. org .
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Undergraduate student teams working on innovative solutions to unmet health and clinical problems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $190,000 in prizes. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 5, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge is funded by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB/NIH) and VentureWell. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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