What is the Triage Innovation Award?
The Triage Innovation Award is the world’s first global competition dedicated to transforming emergency departments, promoted by the Jhonson Global Healthcare Foundation (JGHF) and the Jhonson Robert University (JRU).
We seek bold, practical, and visionary ideas from students, healthcare professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators around the globe.
Because one idea can change the fate of an emergency ward — or a life.
Why This Award?
Because today, more than ever:
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Time is the most precious resource.
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Clinical judgment is the key to saving lives.
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Humanity is what holds every emergency together.
These resources are under constant pressure in emergency rooms worldwide.
It’s time to act. Time to innovate.
Who Can Participate
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Students of medicine, nursing, engineering, design, IT
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Physicians and nurses
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Healthcare workers and paramedics
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Start-ups and entrepreneurs in health innovation
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Researchers, universities, and public/private health organizations
What Kind of Ideas We’re Looking For
We’re looking for ambitious yet actionable solutions that can:
✅ Reduce waiting times
✅ Improve accuracy and safety in triage
✅ Empower healthcare workers
✅ Integrate humanity, technology, and operations
✅ Enhance the patient experience
What You Can Win
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Up to €3 million in funding
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The opportunity to test your idea in one of New York’s most prestigious clinics
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International mentorship and strategic support
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Access to the Jhonson Robert University innovation ecosystem
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Media and academic visibility worldwide
Timeline
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Application opens: September 1, 2025
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Submission deadline: March 15, 2026
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Finalists announced: January 2027
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Final pitch event in New York: Spring 2027
How to Apply
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Prepare a description of your idea (max 3 pages)
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Optionally include a short video pitch
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Submit via our official portal (available from 1/09/2025)
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Wait for confirmation and review
Join the Emergency Care Revolution
This isn’t just a prize. It’s a call to action for those who believe we can — and must — do better.
Submit your idea. Redesign how we save lives.
TRIAGE INNOVATION AWARD
The future of emergency care begins now.