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Bench to Bedside 2023-2024 Events Schedule

Fall Semester Events

Bench to Bedside Kickoff Mixer

September 14th, 2023 from 6-8pm

Join the B2B team as we kick off the 2023-2024 competition year! Network with other students, professionals, and mentors who share a passion for medical device innovation. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time! 

Location: Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building (Fourth Floor) 

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Bench to Bedside Orientation and Team Building Workshop

September 27th, 2023 from 5-6:30pm

The B2B team and Dr. Abbie Griffin invite you to learn why successful teams are built with a diversity of backgrounds and skillsets. Following a short presentation, enjoy a networking event to meet fellow student innovators looking for teammates. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: TBD

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Bench to Bedside Reverse Pitch

October 18th, 2023 from 6-8pm

A unique event at the core of the Bench to Bedside program, our Reverse Pitch Event gives students a chance to meet directly from health care providers and learn about the pain points they face in their day-to-day roles, and identify the opportunities for innovation. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: Eccles Health Sciences Education Building, Alumni Hall, Room 2120

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Bench to Bedside Networking and Workshop Event #1

NOTE:  This event date has changed!

New Date: November 8th, 2023 from 5:30-7:30pm

Join the B2B team and industry professionals for a networking and competition preparation workshop! Following a brief presentation by our visiting industry professionals, all participants will have the opportunity to network with all attendees. Guest presenters will be listed on Eventbrite. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Bench to Bedside Networking and Workshop Event #2

November 28th, 2023 from 5:30-7:30pm

Join the B2B team and industry professionals for a networking and competition preparation workshop! Following a brief presentation by our visiting industry professionals, all participants will have the opportunity to network with all attendees. Guest presenters will be listed on eventbrite.  Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Spring Semester Events

Bench to Bedside Mentor Mixer

January 18th, 2024 from 6-8pm

Bench to Bedside invites students, clinicians, technology, research, and commercialization experts to attend our annual Mentor Night networking event. Student teams will be able to meet with experts and gain feedback from potential project mentors ahead of the B2B Competition Night in April. Students interested in medical innovation but aren't currently competing in B2B are welcome to attend! Food and drinks will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Bench to Bedside Networking and Workshop Event #3

February 6th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm

Join the B2B team and industry professionals for a networking and competition preparation workshop! Following a brief presentation by our visiting industry professionals, all participants will have the opportunity to network with all attendees. Guest presenters will be listed on Eventbrite. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Bench to Bedside Networking and Workshop Event #4

February 29th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm

Join the B2B team and industry professionals for a networking and competition preparation workshop! Following a brief presentation by our visiting industry professionals, all participants will have the opportunity to network with all attendees. Guest presenters will be listed on Eventbrite. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Bench to Bedside Competition Prep Workshop

March 12th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm

Meet with the Bench to Bedside Student Leadership team to review competition deliverables, identify resources available for teams, and fine-tune your plan to submit a winning team packet before Competition Night in April. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP ahead of time!

Location: The Shop - 3rd Floor

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Competition Deliverables Due

March 24th, 2024 at 11:59pm

All competition deliverables will be due March 24th at 11:59pm. More information is available via the B2B Canvas course in the Competition Deliverables module.

 

 

Bench to Bedside Competition Night

April 8th, 2024 from 6-9pm

The culmination of a year's worth of hard work, join us at the Utah State Capitol Building on April 8th, 2024 for the 14th annual Bench to Bedside Competition Night! Alongside family and friends, student teams will showcase their projects in a gala-style event, meeting with competition judges, health care professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and University of Utah leadership. After an evening of networking and celebration, an awards ceremony will announce the winners of the competition and send winning teams home with nearly $100,000 in milestone funding.

Location: Utah State Capitol Building

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