in collaboration with HMS MEDscience at Harvard Medical School

Reimagine the future of healthcare.

Pathfinders is an intensive two-day competition for passionate middle school students from all around the world to gain unique opportunities for exploration, collaboration, and hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedical engineering.

This experience is designed to foster teamwork, creativity, and the ability to create healthcare solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.

Overview:

Dates: Feb 8-9, 2025

‍Location: Harvard Medical School

‍Eligibility: All middle school (Domestic and International) students can join.

‍Registration: Students can register either in teams of 4 or individually. If registering individually, the officials will create groups and notify the participants about a week after final registration closes.

Pricing: $800 USD / Student

Timeline:

Format:

Each team can to earn up to $300K in seed funding by completing the following tasks successfully:
 

1. 3 Performance Challenges ($50K / Challenge)
2. Demo Day Pitch ($150K)

Awards:

All students will get a certificate of participation.

The top two teams which raise the most amount of seed funding from investors and clinical experts will be awarded the following prizes:
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Grand Prize: Career session with ENT Surgeons at Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital

Runner Up Prize: Internship opportunity with Harvard MEDScience Moonshot Foundations Summer Program (June - July 2025)

FAQ:

Q: Can international students or/and non-US citizens join this competition?
‍A: Yes! Moonshot Pathfinders is a competition designed to foster the interests of emerging medical and engineering talents from all around the world.

‍Q: Is there anything I have to prepare before the competition?
A: There are no prerequisites or preparation required.

Q:  Are lunch and snacks provided?
‍A: Yes! Everything you need on that day is included in the registeration fee. Accomodations are not included and need to be organized separately by students and parents.