I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge Info Webinar

Join medical device and diagnostic commercialization experts to learn about the I-CREATE accelerator program and how to optimize your pitch.

The I-CREATE Accelerator + Prize Challenge will include monthly, interactive seminars covering the activities and steps to successfully take your innovation from ideation to market launch. After reviewing applications for alignment with the BARDA mission and areas of interest relevant to medical devices or diagnostics, I-CREATE will select six teams to receive wrap-around accelerator support services, including:  

  • Virtual networking events  
  • Tailored educational series with interactive learning opportunities 
  • 1:1 mentorship in areas including regulatory, quality, clinical, commercialization, and fundraising with seasoned subject matter experts 
  • Access to vast networks of investors, development partners, and verification and validation service providers for technologies and teams at all stages of development 

At the culmination of the program, each team in the cohort will have the opportunity to present their innovations in a virtual showcase, where they will have the chance to engage with investors and government agencies. They will also compete for a cash prize of up to $50,000 USD.

Event Speakers

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Julia Zakashansky

Team Lead
I-CREATE, BARDA Accelerator Hub for
Medical Devices and Diagnostics

Julia is the Team Lead for I-CREATE with University Lab Partners. She has a wealth of experience through her involvement in the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) Initiative, an effort launched by the National Institutes of Health to curb the COVID-19 pandemic by facilitating rapid manufacturing and deployment of COVID-19 tests.

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Stephanie Chan

I-CREATE Program Officer
University Lab Partners

Stephanie Chan, PhD is a seasoned expert in the medical device and diagnostics sectors with over a decade of experience within startup ecosystems, venture capital, and product development. Having worked in cross-functional roles across biotechnology, she brings comprehensive expertise in research and development, clinical validation, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs—making her an invaluable resource for diagnostic development. With firsthand experience from the startup perspective, Stephanie offers innovative solutions and strategic recommendations to emerging companies in the biotech and diagnostics industries. Passionate about guiding startups through the complexities of commercialization, she is dedicated to advancing the next generation of diagnostic technologies.

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