Georgia Tech Pediatric Innovation Network

This week’s pediatric innovation newsletter is now available!

In this issue, we’re highlighting the rescheduled Pediatric Tech Talk Webinar with Erin Keller, upcoming commercialization and startup events, the Cellular and Tissue Engineering Conference, ICAN 2026 Summit, the Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference, and more.

We also take a moment to recognize Memorial Day and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/153e5a83605d/pediatric-tech-talk-update-innovation-events-memorial-day-notice

From healthcare startup readiness to pediatric research funding, this week’s newsletter is packed with upcoming opportunities for innovators, researchers, founders, and partners.

Featured updates include Medical Mondays, the Shriners Children’s Research Grant Cycle, Coffee & Commercialization, and more.

Read this week’s update: https://mailchi.mp/48589fe271de/medical-mondays-pediatric-tech-talk-research-funding

How do great ideas in healthcare actually become real solutions?

Join us for the next Pediatric Tech Talk featuring Erin Keller, Venture Fund Lead at Georgia Tech Foundation! She’ll break down how venture investing supports innovation and helps bring new technologies to life, especially in pediatric care.

Whether you're in research, healthcare, or just curious about innovation, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

📅 May 20
🕛 12PM ET
🎥 Live on Microsoft Teams

Register here:
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🤖 Innovation meets impact at the Biomedical AI Hackathon sponsored by AI Makerspace & ICE!

This exciting event brings together students, researchers, clinicians, and innovators to collaborate on solving real-world healthcare challenges through artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Whether you're interested in healthcare, engineering, entrepreneurship, or AI, this is a great opportunity to connect, build, and innovate.

Learn more: https://pediatrics.research.gatech.edu/events/2026-star-ai-makerspace-hackathon

📢 The latest Research Grant Cycle is now open!

This opportunity supports innovative pediatric research projects designed to advance healthcare, improve patient outcomes, and accelerate new discoveries in children’s health.

Researchers, clinicians, and innovators are encouraged to explore the application details and submission timelines.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/pQrbH

⏳ The May 15 R01 deadline is almost here!

If you’re working in pediatric research or innovation, now is the time to act.

This week’s newsletter also highlights:
🔹 The Biomedical AI Hackathon
🔹 The ICAN 2026 Summit
🔹 Upcoming events and opportunities across the GTPIN network

🚨 Explore the full update here: https://mailchi.mp/d2664914ed2e/may-15-r01-deadline-what-you-need-to-know-this-week

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮🎉

Today we celebrate culture, community, and the moments that bring people together. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and festive day!

May the 4th be with you! ✨

Today we’re celebrating the power of imagination, innovation, and the incredible future of pediatric care.

The next generation is full of potential and we’re here for it. 🚀👶