Dental Health Awards Debut at Digital Health Awards at HLTH 2024
July 12, 2024
This year, the Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards will shine a spotlight on dental health innovation, marking a historic first for the Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards. This year’s awards will introduce a dedicated Dental Health category, championed by Healthcare Executive and Investor, Mariya Filipova.
WinDSO and Digital Health Hub Foundation
The Digital Health Hub Foundation shares the mission of Women in DSO to empower the future women leaders in this industry.
A vibrant community of 30,000 members, supported by the healthcare venture capital community and other key stakeholders, the Foundation seeks to identify and elevate the world’s next best healthcare innovations through its prestigious Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards. Over the past six years, the Awards have:
- Reviewed over 3,500 applications from around the globe,
- Celebrated 952 quarterfinalists
- Awarded 430 finalists
- Crowned 133 winners and rising stars.
- Distributed $250,000 in grant money to propel these groundbreaking companies forward.
Jointly, we are looking to foster women entrepreneurs in oral health. One of the unique ways we are doing this is through the Dental Health Awards.
A New Chapter for Dental Health Innovation
This year marks a pivotal moment for the Awards as they introduce a Dental Health category for the first time in their six-year history. Led by the Category Champion, Mariya Filipova, this category will recognize two tracks of oral health companies:
- Rising Star (seed, Series A, and small Series B)
- Best in Class (larger Series B and beyond)
The Best in Class Winner and Rising Stars will be honored at the annual awards ceremony, a prestigious event that unites the industry to celebrate technological advancements and their profound impact on healthcare.
Dental Health joins a distinguished list of nine other categories recognized at the Awards, including Women’s Health, Longevity, Consumer Wellness, Health Equity and more. Full list can be found here.
The Road to Recognition: A Rigorous Selection Process
The journey to the top begins with a global call for applications – this year alone, over 1,500 companies from around the globe are expected to apply across all categories.
Applicants will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges including WinDSO, President and Founder, Dr. Aman Kaur.
A select group of the global applicant pool will advance to the quarterfinals, an exclusive event at Jar Farms in the picturesque hills of Marin where they will compete for a spot amongst the finalists.
Stay tuned for the Finalist Spotlight Sessions where industry leaders will feature finalists in each category and discuss key trends in oral health and overall health.
Grand Finale at HLTH 2024
The grand finale will take place at HLTH on Monday, October 21st. The Best in Class winners and Rising Stars in Dental Health will be celebrated, honoring the emerging talents shaping the digital health landscape. The grand finale will culminate in an evening of celebration at Milos in the Venetian as part of the new Monday night HLTH Hop.
Apply Today
This is your chance to be part of an unparalleled platform that recognizes and amplifies the next wave of healthcare innovators. Apply today to join the ranks of those transforming the future of digital health.
WinDSO members have the unique opportunity to receive additional coaching and mentorship as their application progresses.
For more information and to submit your application, visit Digital Health Hub Foundation Awards site.
Join us in celebrating innovation, excellence and the future of healthcare at HLTH 2024!