Regional health and life sciences companies are invited to present their solutions for improving the mental health and wellness of Nova Scotians during the second Health Challenge Pitch Event.

Participants will compete for a $100,000 prize and an opportunity to launch their product in collaboration with Nova Scotia Health.

This is the second Health Challenge Pitch Event and is presented by innovation hub Volta, with support from Nova Scotia Health, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, QEII Foundation and BioNova.

“A collective focus on mental health is incredibly important. This is particularly relevant today given the many challenges associated with the ongoing pandemic,” Martha Casey, CEO of Volta, said in a statement. 

This is the second of five pitch events in the Health Challenge series that aims to enhance the healthcare system in the province. Each event focuses on a different health care priority, as identified by Nova Scotia Health.

Health and life sciences companies interested in applying must be based in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador.

The winner of each pitch competition will receive $100,000 and their innovative medical technology will be launched as a proof of concept within Nova Scotia Health and consideration given for scaled deployment.

This Health Challenge Pitch event will take place virtually via video conference on Oct. 2 starting at 12 p.m., with up to five short-listed companies presenting their medical technologies.

Participants will have 10 minutes to present their solutions and the judging panel, composed of industry experts and leaders, will have five minutes to ask questions.

Applications will be accepted via email until Sept. 15. Details about the application process can be found here.

Members of the public are invited to attend the virtual Pitch Competition on October 2, and can register for the event here.