MedtechVISION Empower Scholarship

Description:

Applications are now open for the 2026 MedtechVISION Empower Scholarship, generously funded by the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation.

This initiative reflects MedtechWOMEN’s broader mission to empower individuals, diversify participation, and advance the future of healthcare innovation by creating pathways for networking, visibility and belonging.

Developed through a powerful partnership between MedtechWOMEN and the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, the scholarship embodies our shared commitment to expanding access, fostering inclusion, and cultivating leadership across the Medtech community.

What’s included:

• In-person registration to the MedtechVISION 2026 Annual Conference & the VIP Welcome Reception
• Travel and lodging support (if needed)
• Access to a vibrant network of leaders, mentors, and changemakers

Key Dates:

• Applications open: June 17, 2026
• Deadline to apply: July 1, 2026 (please note that late applications will not be accepted)
• Recipients notified by: July 24, 2026
• MedtechVISION 2026 VIP Welcome Reception: September 14, 4:00–6:00pm PT
• MedtechVISION 2026 Annual Conference: September 15, 2026 in Menlo Park, CA

Two Scholarship Options to Choose From!

MedtechWOMEN Start Up Founders

This scholarship supports individuals across the medtech community who are committed to learning, growing and contributing to the future of health innovation. More than financial support, this is about access to connection, ideas and opportunity.

Eligibility to apply:

• Open to both MedtechWOMEN members and non-members who are founders and current executive leaders of their startup companies
• U.S. based and able to attend MedtechVISION 2026 in person
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old and able to travel to the conference location
• Demonstrated career history in the medtech industry

Please note: A limited number of applications will be accepted. Submission of this application does not guarantee selection. Final recipient decisions will be made by the MedtechWOMEN selection committee.

Apply for the Start Up Founder Scholarship HERE

MedtechWOMEN in Career Transition

MedtechWOMEN recognizes that career transitions can create real financial barriers to professional development and networking. The Career Transition Scholarship track is designed to ensure that being between roles is never a barrier to staying connected, inspired, and visible within the medtech community.  This track provides conference registration support for current MedtechWOMEN members who are actively in career transition, enabling them to attend MedtechVISION 2026 and access the connections and opportunities that can help accelerate their next chapter.

This scholarship covers full conference registration to MedtechVISION 2026, a gathering of leaders, innovators, and changemakers in healthcare and medical technology. More than financial support, this is about access to connections, ideas, and opportunity at exactly the moment you need it most.

Eligibility to apply:

• Must be a current MedtechWOMEN member (any membership level)
• Actively in career transition/between roles at time of application
• U.S. based and able to attend MedtechVISION 2026 in person
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old and able to travel to the conference location
• Demonstrated career history in the medtech industry

Please note: You must be logged into the member portal to access the application. A limited number of applications will be accepted. Submission of this application does not guarantee selection. Final recipient decisions will be made by the MedtechWOMEN selection committee. 

Apply for the In Career Transition Scholarship HERE

 

Application Due Date: July 1, 2026