Innovation Hub

Innovation Hub

Emory Healthcare Innovation Challenge – Now Accepting Applications!

The Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub and Emory Digital are excited to announce the launch of the FY26 Emory Healthcare Innovation Challenge — a call for bold, transformative ideas to improve how we deliver care, support our people, and grow sustainably.

This year, we are proud to introduce an exciting new collaboration with the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA). Eligible proposals may be considered for co-funding through GRA, providing a unique opportunity to expand the reach and impact of your innovation.

We are seeking proposals that

  • Address clinical, operational, or organizational challenges across Emory Healthcare
  • Align with strategic priorities of Delivering the Best Care, Easy Access and Exceptional Experience, and Our People & Processes
  • Demonstrate strong potential for innovation, scalability, and return on investment
  • May lead to the generation of intellectual property or commercializable know-how

Who Should Apply

Emory Healthcare employees and Emory University faculty/staff in collaboration with Emory Healthcare are eligible to submit.

Application Window:
Opens: June 2, 2025
Closes: June 23, 2025

What to Submit

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today, let’s shape the future of healthcare—together.
Innovation Submission Form

Example of Past Awards

The Innovation Challenge has awarded several groundbreaking healthcare initiatives. These include expanding hospice services through virtual care at Emory facilities and integrating NeuroFlow with Epic for better primary care in early cognitive and mental health. An AI software to help radiologists detect breast cancer in mammograms was also recognized. Additionally, awards went to projects like replacing physical dry erase boards with automated digital ones and using virtual reality to improve the patient experience for those undergoing dialysis. These awards highlight the Innovation Challenge's commitment to innovative healthcare solutions.
New Care Models
  • Expand the hospice service to patients through virtual care and support provided by a nurse and/or provider at Emory facilities.
  • Leverage a collaborative care model of care and integrate NeuroFlow with Epic to expand services to primary care for early cognitive status and mental health care.  
Predictive Care Models/Clinical Decision Support tools
  • Implement an AI enabled software solution that assists radiologist in detecting breast cancer in mammography screening.
New Mobile and Clinical Support Apps 
  • Transition from a physical dry erase board to an automated digital care progression board.
  • Using virtual reality to facilitate relaxation and improve patient experience in patents who are getting dialysis.

Current Challenges

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Innovation Challenge! After an incredible showcase of groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions, our judging panel has selected the projects that best exemplify creativity, impact, and scalability.

Each of these projects demonstrated exceptional vision and ingenuity, addressing key challenges in healthcare with forward-thinking solutions. We are proud to support their continued growth and success through funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our participants for their dedication and passion for innovation. The future is bright, and we look forward to seeing how each of these projects evolves and drives meaningful impact.

Congratulations to our FY25 Innovation Challenge Winners

Jessica Saurman, PhD

Administration of Digital Clock Recall as a screening tool for Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment

Jordan Cattie, PhD

Creation of 3 single session interventions to address anxiety across clinic partners

Omid Razmpour

Creation of a real-time workforce analytics for reducing turnovers and retaining high value nurses

Michael Setteducato, MD & Natalie Lunsford

Use of Apple Watch to compare against Polysomnography for obstructive sleep apnea

Reema Dbouk, MD & Pam Vohra-Khullar, MD

Use of Large Language Models to assist patient queries for RNs and LPNs
Contact
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innovationrfa@emoryhealthcare.org