Border Health Innovation Summit

August 21, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Health innovation does not occur in a vacuum and the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation believes that true innovation in the industry occurs at the fusion of research, medical practice, technology development, talent creation, and collaboration. The Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation will host a daylong summit that captures this fusion, speaks to the region’s progress towards the creation of a globally competitive health ecosystem, and inspires the region to innovate into the future.

Learn more: https://www.mca-summit.com/

ELEVATE 2025 Health Tech Challenge

August 22, 2025 | 7:00 AM - 11:55 PM

ELEVATE 2025 Health Tech Challenge

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply for the ELEVATE HEALTH TECH CHALLENGE! The Innovation Center is dedicated to supporting and helping local startups thrive. Through ELEVATE, you’ll gain access to expert guidance, inspirational resources, and the opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas.

Teams will deliver pitches to our judges while competing for a chance at $20,000 in total prizes!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—apply today and elevate your startup to new heights!

Deadline to apply is August 22, 2025.

INSPIRE: Ideation Workshop

September 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Transform Your Health Tech Idea into a Viable Business with Dr. David Novick

Join us for INSPIRE, a hands-on two day workshop designed to support early stage health tech innovators in bringing their ideas to life. Whether you are starting with a concept or already have a prototype, this program will help you validate your idea and assess product market fit.

Led by Dr. David Novick, this immersive experience offers expert guidance, practical tools, and real time feedback to help you refine your solution and understand the needs of your target audience. Over the course of two focused Saturday sessions, you will receive personalized support and leave with a clear plan for your next steps—whether that means moving forward with confidence or making a strategic shift.

Program Highlights:

• Evaluate the strength of your health tech idea
• Determine if your solution meets a real market demand
• Learn how to refine your approach based on key insights
• Benefit from personalized mentorship in an intimate setting

Details: Cost: $25

Space is limited to 10 participants to ensure tailored support

Time: September 13 & 27, Saturdays from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

This is your opportunity to gain clarity, confidence, and momentum for your venture. Register for INSPIRE today and take the next step toward success in health innovation.

Tech Tuesday: Four Ways to Generate Ideas

September 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Are you an entrepreneur, professional, or simply someone seeking to ignite their innovative spark?

Join the Innovation Center for Tech Tuesday! Dr. David Novick, the Innovation Center’s entrepreneur in residence, will introduce you to four methods for coming up with new ideas as quickly as possible.

Get ready to feel inspired, challenged, and equipped with a comprehensive set of tools to creatively overcome any hurdles. Attendees are encouraged to bring projects or problems to the workshop that require many innovative solutions.

ELEVATE 2025 Health Tech Challenge: Demo Day

November 20, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for the Elevate Health Tech Challenge Demo Day - the culminating event spotlighting Health Tech Startups in our region!

After an intensive 4-week program refining their ventures’ Investment and Technology Readiness levels, participants will showcase their innovative health technologies and business plans. Teams will deliver pitches to our judges while competing for a chance at $20,000 in total prizes.

Don’t miss seeing the next big innovations launching in El Paso! Stay after the pitches conclude for a networking reception to meet with the teams and other local innovators!

ELEVATE Health Tech Challenge