UMass 200K Challenge 2026 info session with AwakenHub
Why Women-Led Medtech Should Have UMass Lowell on Their Radar
UMass 200K Challenge 2026 info session with AwakenHub
Get Ready for the 15th Annual $200K Challenge!
Applications are now open for academic researchers and startup companies worldwide!
The 200K Challenge 2026 info session with UMass Lowell will highlight the program's global reach and role as a med device and biotech incubator.
AwakenHub is partnering with University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center (M2D2) to shine a spotlight on a powerful opportunity for Irish women founders: the 2026 M2D2 $200K Challenge.
This global pitch competition offers emerging medtech and biotech startups access to a $200,000 pool of in-kind support plus significant cash awards to help bring breakthrough innovations to market. For Irish women-led companies eyeing the US, especially Boston, it’s also a strategic landing pad into one of the world’s most dynamic health innovation ecosystems.
Secure your spot at the AwakenHub x UMass Lowell info session
UMass 200K Challenge 2026 info session with AwakenHub, Tuesday, February 10 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM GMT, hosted online via Zoom
https://luma.com/ttmtcpvr
Register now to find out exactly how your women-led medtech or biotech startup can tap into the 2026 M2D2 $200K Challenge
AwakenHub member, Breda O'Regan, Co-Founder & CEO of Lia Eyecare, will share her positive experience as a past winner, emphasizing the value of dedication and networking opportunities provided by the program.
The session will include information about the sponsors offering various prizes and support, including awards for maternal health solutions, engineering services, IP audits, and regulatory assessments, and an explanation of the application process and timeline for the M2D2 Challenge.