GrantNursing / Health Systems Innovation

NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon 2026 (Track 2: Low/Mid-Resource Countries)

NurseHack4Health / SONSIEL, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft

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Location
Global (Track 2 for low/mid-resource countries incl. Uganda)
Deadline
21 September 2026

Competitive pitch program offering up to $175,000 (Track 2) of a total $400,000 pool for nurse-led solutions that strengthen the nursing workforce and care environments. Finalists pitch virtually on November 12, 2026. Applications close September 21, 2026.

The Pitch-A-Thon, presented by Johnson & Johnson, SONSIEL and Microsoft, seeks innovative solutions that create systemic, sustainable change for thriving nurse workforces and healthier work environments. Track 2 is explicitly reserved for health systems and nursing organizations from low to mid-resource countries, making Ugandan hospital/nursing teams eligible alongside US-focused tracks. Finalist teams receive coaching through an Innovation Accelerator (Oct 12 - Nov 6, 2026) before pitching to judges at a live virtual event on November 12, 2026. Funds must be used for project implementation with an executive sponsor, sustainability plan, and spending completed by end of the grant year. No IP is taken and there is no cost to apply.

Eligibility

Interdisciplinary nurse-led teams within the same health system or nursing organization based in a low/mid-resource country such as Uganda; must be a registered nonprofit or international equivalent or have a fiscal sponsor.

How to apply

Attend one mandatory info/pitch-prep session, then complete the online application at apply.nursehack4health.org before September 21, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

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