About the Event
Interested in applying to Texas Health Catalyst?
Join us for an information session to learn about the program, eligibility, funding opportunities and the application process. We’ll provide an overview of this fall’s themed challenge focused on innovative solutions for women’s and child health, as well as our year-round open call supporting healthcare innovations across all clinical areas. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn how Texas Health Catalyst helps innovators translate promising ideas into real-world impact.
Presented by Nicole Clark, MBA, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Keegan Kinney, Program Manager, Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Apply to TxHC and learn more here.
About the Fall 2026 TxHC Challenge
Texas Health Catalyst invites bold, multidisciplinary solutions that address significant unmet needs in women’s health and child health across the lifespan. Inspired by the spirit of grand-challenge innovation, this fall we seek ideas with the potential to transform prevention, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and quality of life for women, children and families. We encourage proposals that combine scientific excellence, clinical relevance, technological innovation, and a clear pathway toward clinical translation and commercialization.
Proposed innovations may address a broad range of conditions and challenges including reproductive and ovarian health, pregnancy and maternal health, gynecologic disorders, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions in women, mental health, pediatric diseases, newborn and infant health, adolescent health, developmental disorders, chronic childhood conditions, and other areas that improve health outcomes for women and children.
In addition to the fall challenge, Texas Health Catalyst always seeks bold, practical ideas that make healthcare better for everyone. The general open call for proposals welcomes any innovation aimed at improving how people receive, experience and benefit from care.
Questions? Email texashealthcatalyst@austin.utexas.edu.