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CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge: Digital Health for All
The CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge, presented by the WITH Foundation, asks consumer technology companies to leverage their products to solve challenges faced by those with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in accessing digital health care. This program will particularly target the needs of working age adults (18-64) who developed a developmental disability before the age of 21 and are seeking more independence and control in their healthcare.
Consumer technology companies that are already operating in the digital health tech space – specifically start-up to mid-size companies – are encouraged to apply for this competition. We want to identify and amplify new or existing solutions that help the I/DD community be more independent with their healthcare.
Round 1 is an online application that will be judged by November 1st, 2025. Top applicants from Round 1 will be invited to Round 2, which is an onsite event at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Between Round 1 and Round 2, selected companies will have access to focus group and survey data that help illuminate the challenges and needs of the I/DD community when it comes to health tech. Companies will participate in a roundtable discussion with disability advocates, consumer tech leaders, judges and nonprofit organizations. The roundtable will be followed by a brief pitch opportunity, where a Grand Prize winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize, while runner-up will receive $5,000.
Timeline
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September 1 |
Applications Open for Round 1 |
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October 1 |
Applications Close for Round 1 |
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November 1 |
Invites for Round 2 extended |
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January 5 |
Round 2 Onsite at CES 2026 (must register for CES) |
Innovation Challenge Supporters
Thank you to WITH Foundation for supporting the Innovation Challenge.
Eligibility and Benefits
The full rules and eligibility requirements will be posted shortly. The winner of the CTA Foundation Innovation Challenge will receive the following:
- A cash prize to the grand prize winner of $10,000 and a $5,000 prize to the runner-up
- Recognition and interview opportunities through the CTA Foundation network
- Meeting opportunities with the CTA Foundation Executives and Trustees
- Joint press release from CTA Foundation and CTA
Submit Application
Apply to Participate in the CTA Foundation Digital Health for All: Innovation Challenge
Please only submit NON-CONFIDENTIAL information as part of your entry.
