### Calling all Investors, Medical Device Innovators, Biotech Entrepreneurs, Academics, Students, and Life Sciences Industry Professionals:

Join the life sciences community in Boston as the $200K Challenge finalists selected through a competitive process this spring receive their share of our $200,000 purse of sponsor-provided, in-kind resources that can help take an innovation to the next level -- or even to market!

Two cash awards will also be announced!
Examples of in-kind resources awarded in the Challenge include lab space, equipment, and legal/regulatory guidance.
We'll be announcing the 2022 $200K Challenge Finalists soon—stay tuned to see who will be in the running!

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15 Finalists, 15 innovative solutions—Who will win? Join us — REGISTRATION IS FREE! Please only register if you plan on attending in-person

To REGISTER go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-m2d2-200k-challenge-awards-celebration-tickets-271189363687?aff=challengesite

Rsvp's on meetup do NOT save your spot!

### TICKETS ARE FREE:

Awards Celebration — Wednesday, April 6th @ 4pm ET
Join us for the announcement of the $200K Challenge winners!
Food and drinks will be provided. Register now to secure your spot to network with colleagues and help shape the future of healthcare collaboratively.
Attendees should be prepared to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Mary Ann Picard, M2D2 Director of Operations, commented on this year's $200K Challenge: "I cannot express how excited I am to see major investors and startups in the life sciences ecosystem together again for the $200K Challenge. Our applicants continue to inspire us and remind us why the innovation of medical and therapeutic devices is so important.”


Kenn Turner is President & CEO of MLSC, an economic development and investment agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts. He directs and oversees the center’s operations, investment strategy, programs, and partnerships.
Prior to joining the MLSC in October, Kenn served as Director of Diversity & Inclusion/Compliance with Massport. He oversaw and managed the Authority’s multiple diversity programs including business and supplier diversity and workforce diversity, as well as all compliance initiatives associated with Massport’s Disadvantaged/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Programs.
A retired U.S. Navy Captain and submarine nuclear weapons officer with 26 years of service, Kenn holds a B.S. degree in Liberal Arts from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA.