M2D2 2026 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off and Awards Announcement

Members of the life sciences community are invited to attend the M2D2 2026 $200K Challenge Pitch-Off & Awards Announcement at the UMass Lowell iHub on Wednesday, March 25. Finalists selected through a competitive process will pitch their innovations to a panel of judges. 

The event will also provide opportunities to network with startups, judges, leaders from local biotech companies, industry partners, subject matter experts and other life sciences entrepreneurs.

Pitch finalists will be eligible to receive a share of a $200,000 prize of sponsor-provided, in-kind resources to support further development or commercialization of their innovations. 

This event is free to attend. Applications to pitch are available here.