Ohio is looking for new ideas to be brought to the fight against drug abuse and addiction through the launch of the Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge. This global challenge is seeking new approaches and technology solutions whether they be from regular citizens or researchers and scientists.
The Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge will leverage $8 million of a $20 million commitment to advance new ideas in the battle against drug abuse and addiction. The Challenge is a multi-phase, multi-million-dollar prize competition with escalating prize amounts associated with progressive levels of solution development.
Speakers include:
- David Goodman, Director of Ohio Development Services Agency & Chair of the Ohio Third Frontier Commission
- Jackie Lewis, drug-free advocate
- Dr. Nicole Wadsworth, D.O. FACOEP, FACEP, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University
- Dr. Sara McIntosh, M.D., Medical Director, Maryhaven
- Keith Jenkins, Opioid Programs Manager, Ohio Development Services Agency
- Dr. Andy Zynga, Ph. D., CEO, NineSigma North America, Inc.