Medical Science Innovation
Business Proposal Competition

About the program
The Tulane University School of Medicine's Technology Commercialization Program   announces a judged competition for innovative business proposals. Business proposals must include a plan for technology development and should relate to one of three categories: pharmaceuticals, medical devices or educational media/software technology.

The competition is open to all students (MD, MS or PhD) at the School of Medicine.  Graduate students from other Tulane schools are welcome to participate on teams, but the Lead Submitter must be a student in the School of Medicine. There is no limit on the number of submissions per student or team.

A cash prize of $5,000 plus designated support to develop a full business plan will be awarded to one winning proposal. Introductions to potential corporate sponsors and investors will be arranged.

The details

1. Proposals should follow the official template outline and must not exceed 3 pages (double-spaced, 12 point font)
2. The entry should be a proposal, not a business plan
3. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2011
4. Judges will include individuals with successful track records in technology transfer and/or business development
5. The winner will be announced December 15, 2011

Calendar of Events

All sessions will be from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Tulane School of Medicine (1430 Tulane Avenue) in room 5001 unless otherwise noted.

August 19: General introduction to the competition and to business proposals: the idea, the market, the IP and the management team.
Participants: Marc Kahn, John Christie, Aaron Miscenich, Steve Ceulemans

September 2: A seasoned entrepreneur shares his or her story.
The importance of the management team.
Participants: Marc Kahn, John Christie, Aaron Miscenich, Dale Pfost

For more information
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Marc Kahn, MD, MBA at 504-988-5331.