The Challenge brings together an extensive network of United States and New Zealand based judges, advisors, and mentors from medical, academic and business backgrounds, as well as potential investors, buyers and partners. As participants move through The Challenge they will receive expert advice and feedback from “The Challenge Network.”

So far over 100 companies have expressed interest in participating in the challenge, with the final ten being provided with free professional services, mentors, and business development support for six months to develop their idea into a prototype/product. All ten finalists will participate in a United States roadshow where they will be introduced to potential buyers, investors and partners.