Epilepsy Foundation Invites Entries for 'Shark Tank' Competition for Innovative Epileps... - 0 views
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MiamiOH OARS on 09 Oct 18The Epilepsy Foundation has announced its eighth annual epilepsy "Shark Tank" competition for the most innovative ideas in epilepsy and seizure treatment and care. Examples of novel ideas include a system to detect seizures with the capacity to provide early warning to the patient or family; a treatment that stops a seizure from progressing; a system that helps patients manage their daily treatment; a device that prevents physical injury that patients may experience when in seizure; or an entirely new product concept with the promise to dramatically improve the lives of people with epilepsy. Selected finalists will receive international recognition and compete for grants totaling $200,000 to support the development and commercialization of their new product, technology, or therapeutic concept. As many as six finalists will be selected to present at the 2019 Anti-Epileptic Drug & Device Trials, May 22-24, 2019, in Miami. Each presenter will have five minutes to present the concept, followed by five minutes of questioning. The event will feature live voting among audience members and a panel of judges (Sharks) representative of industry, advocacy, investors, and the research and medical communities. The project (or projects) deemed to be the most innovative will be announced at the conclusion of the competition.