The University of Washington dominated the Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge, securing the top honors in the 11th annual competition. The student team, named CPRight, earned the $15,000 grand prize and an additional $2,500 award for the Best Idea in Medical Device for their innovative CPR feedback device.
CPRight’s product delivers real-time data on chest compression rate and depth, enhancing the effectiveness of bystander CPR in emergencies. The team comprises Shubham Bansal, Deeya Sharma, Prisha Hemani, and Atharv Dixit, all students at the university.
Other notable winners included TheraT, which received the $10,000 second-place prize for its therapeutic drink aimed at chronic kidney disease patients, and LegUp Prosthetics, awarded $5,000 for their affordable prosthetic fitting solution. LegUp also garnered a $2,500 prize for addressing health access disparities.
The challenge, organized by the UW’s Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, encourages students from accredited institutions in the Cascadia Corridor to develop impactful health solutions.