Update: Application deadline extended four days to Feb. 4.
The opportunity to compete in the first Hackovate Health app competition is coming to a close soon. Feb. 4 is the idea submission deadline.*
The competition challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an app that could help consumers navigate today’s health care landscape.
Hosted by early-stage startup accelerator Think Big Partners and tax services provider H&R Block, Hackovate Health will choose ten finalists in early February. Those finalists will present their ideas Feb. 26 at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo.
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Up for grabs is three prizes from H&R Block – $15,000 for first, $5,000 for second and $2,500 for third – and the opportunity to meet with the company’s senior management. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges.
For competitors from outside of the region, Hackovate is offering a travel scholarship covering 100 percent of the competitor’s travel costs.
Registration to the Feb. 26 Hackovate finale is now available, as well.
Update Jan. 30 – Originally Jan. 31, the application deadline has been extended to Feb. 4.
