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Submit an idea
Applications for the Johnson & Johnson Health Equity Innovation Challenge will be open on October 2, 2023 and close on November 6, 2023.
Evaluation criteria
An external group of public health and health equity experts will review submissions with the aim of ensuring a relevant, localized, and independent assessment in each of the five Challenge cities. Each application will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the following criteria:
- Focus on health inequities experienced by people of color (see more on Focus Areas)
- Ability to demonstrate need and measurably impact health within one of the defined metro areas
- Potential to expand
- Feasibility and practicality of the solution
- Implementation plan and timeline
- Current success metrics
- Team quality and capabilities
- Initial funding request does not exceed $75,000
Evaluation process
To identify top ideas and awardee recipients for funding and mentorship, Johnson & Johnson will work with an external group of public health and health equity experts with the aim of ensuring a relevant, localized, and independent assessment in each of the five Challenge cities.
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