Awards

OUR AWARDS

Year

2026

Total

$N/A

Year

2025

Total

$8000

Year

2024

Total

$10,900

Year

2023

Total

$27,000

[Feb 26] 2026 MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize(SHIP)

Gained
$2,000

Hug Medical has been named a finalist for the 2026 MIT Sloan Healthcare and Bioinnovations Conference, placing us among the top 21 ventures selected from a pool of 100+ applications. The conference's theme, "Reshaping Healthcare in the Face of Disruption," convened leaders from academia, industry, and policy to address critical challenges in the healthcare ecosystem.
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[Nov 25] MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

Gained
$7,500

The Association for Computing Machinery Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) Student Research Competition (SRC) is a forum for students to showcase their research, exchange ideas, and improve their communication skills at CHI 2025. Know more details from this link: https://programs.sigchi.org/chi/2025/program/session/191326

[May 25] 2025 ACM CHI Student Research Competition (SRC) Program

Gained
$2,000

[May 25] 2025 Cornell Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) Summer Internship Program

Gained
$2,000

This program provides funding and mentorship for students working at startups over the summer. Hug Medical used this to support one graduate student intern working on their projects in AIoT technology communications and front-end interface design.

[April 25] 2025 Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellow Award

Gained
$8,000

This fellowship recognizes entrepreneurs who combine innovation with social impact. Hug Medical received this significant grant for their work in healthcare, demonstrating that their AIoT medication adherence solutions have the potential to create a positive societal impact.

[Oct 24] MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

Gained
$4,000

**[Sep 24] IEEE HKN Graduate Student Research Pitch Competition [*certificate***]

Gained
$50

Hug Medical's team presented their research and innovations in a pitch format, winning a certificate and a small monetary award in a competitive event hosted by IEEE’s honor society, HKN. This could boost the company's visibility in the academic and professional community.

[Aug 24] First Place of IEEE Student Engineering Team Challenge 2024

Gained
$400

This award indicates that Hug Medical won first place in an IEEE competition focused on engineering solutions, showcasing their technical expertise. The prize reflects recognition for an innovative AIoT-based product or system to improve medication adherence. Know more details from this link: https://ieeesetc.org/setc-2024-winners/

[July 24] NSF I-Corps Hub Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps Hub) hosted by Buffalo University

Gained
$400

The National Science Foundation's I-Corps program helps academic researchers explore the commercial potential of their ideas. Hug Medical participated in this program to receive entrepreneurial training, customer discovery, and market validation for their AIoT solutions.

[May 24] 2024 Cornell Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) Summer Internship Program

Gained
$2,000

This program provides funding and mentorship for students working at startups over the summer. Hug Medical used this to support two interns working on their projects in AIoT technology communications and front-end interface design.

[April 24] 2024 Launch NY Venture Development Program

Gained
$400

Launch NY provides mentorship and support to startups in Upstate New York. By participating in this program, Hug Medical received strategic guidance and resources to help scale their business and refine their go-to-market strategy.

[April 24] Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition - Semi-finalist

Gained
$500

Hug Medical reached the semi-finals in this prestigious competition, receiving a cash prize. This highlights their ability to compete with other innovative startups, validating their business concept and technology. To learn more about the details: https://derbyecenter.tufts.edu/competitions/newventurescompetition/2024finals/2024teams/

[Jan 24] 2024 Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellow Award

Gained
$5,000

[Nov 23] Nucleate 2023-2024 Activator program - Semi-finalist

Gained
$4,000

Nucleate's Activator program supports bio-entrepreneurs. Hug Medical being a semi-finalist indicates recognition of their healthcare-related AIoT innovations

[Sep 23] 2023 Lifesci NYC Program

Gained
$21,000

LifeSci NYC supports biotech startups in the New York area. Hug Medical's substantial award demonstrates that they were identified as a company with high potential in the life sciences sector, receiving mentorship and resources alongside this funding.

[May 23] Women Entrepreneurs in STEM (W.E.) Cornell Summer Fund

Gained
$4000

This grant supports female STEM entrepreneurs at Cornell. Hug Medical, led by or featuring key female team members, received this funding to further develop their product or service in the STEM field.

OUR AWARDS

[Feb 26] 2026 MIT Sloan Healthcare Innovations Prize(SHIP)

Gained $2,000

[Nov 25] MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

Gained $7,500

[May 25] 2025 ACM CHI Student Research Competition (SRC) Program

Gained $2,000

[May 25] 2025 Cornell Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) Summer Internship Program

Gained $2,000

[April 25] 2025 Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellow Award

Gained $8,000

[Oct 24] MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program

Gained $4,000

[Sep 24] IEEE HKN Graduate Student Research Pitch Competition [certificate]

Gained $50

[Aug 24] First Place of IEEE Student Engineering Team Challenge 2024

Gained $400

[July 24] NSF I-Corps Hub Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps Hub) hosted by Buffalo University

Gained $400

[May 24] 2024 Cornell Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) Summer Internship Program

Gained $2,000

[April 24] 2024 Launch NY Venture Development Program

Gained $400

[April 24] ​​Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition - Semi-finalist

Gained $500

[Jan 24] 2024 Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellow Award

Gained $5,000

[Nov 23] Nucleate 2023-2024 Activator program - Semi-finalist

Gained $4,000

[Sep 23] 2023 Lifesci NYC Program

Gained $21,000

[May 23] Women Entrepreneurs in STEM (W.E.) Cornell Summer Fund

Gained $4000

[May 23] Prototyping Hardware Accelerator at Rev Ithaca Startup

Gained $2000

[May 24] 2024 Cornell Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) Summer Internship Program

Gained $2,000

Gained
$2,000

Gained
$7,500

Gained
$2,000

Gained
$2,000

Gained
$8,000

Gained
$4,000

**[Sep 24] IEEE HKN Graduate Student Research Pitch Competition [*certificate***]

Gained
$50

Gained
$400

Gained
$400

Gained
$2,000

Gained
$400

[April 24] Tufts $100k New Ventures Competition - Semi-finalist

Gained
$500

Gained
$5,000

Gained
$4,000

Gained
$21,000

Gained
$4000

Gained
$2000

Gained
$2,000