The Epilepsy Foundation's Shark Tank Competition 2026 funds innovative science and technology projects to improve epilepsy care and outcomes.
Funder: Epilepsy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total: Community Award (up to $50,000 grant) | Investment Prize (up to $200,000 investment via SAFE agreement)
Summary: Annual competition supporting innovative ideas, products, and technologies to improve epilepsy care and outcomes.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
The Epilepsy Foundation's annual Shark Tank Competition seeks to uncover and accelerate breakthrough solutions in epilepsy treatment, care, and community outreach. The program provides a high-profile platform for individuals, organizations, and companies to present transformative products, technologies, or initiatives that can significantly improve the lives of people with epilepsy. Finalists are invited to pitch their solutions live at the Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference, competing for substantial funding and global recognition. The competition supports both community-driven and commercially viable innovations, with awards designed to advance development or commercialization of impactful ideas.