Global Digital Health Award

The American College of Cardiology's Assembly of International Governors, in collaboration with ACC's Digital Health Work Group, is pleased to announce the 2027 ACC Global Digital Health Award.

This award recognizes innovative digital health companies transforming healthcare delivery through technology-driven solutions with demonstrated real-world impact.

Key Dates:

  • Applications Open – August 17, 2026
  • Applications Close – September 25, 2026
  • Application Review Period – October 2026
  • Winner Alerted – November 2026
  • Award Presented/Publicized at ACC.27-WCC – April 2027

Who Can Apply?

The ACC Global Digital Health Award is open to digital health companies headquartered outside of the United States. U.S.-based companies are not eligible.

We welcome applications from companies developing innovative digital health solutions across the healthcare ecosystem, including artificial intelligence, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, digital diagnostics, digital therapeutics, patient engagement platforms, clinical decision support tools, interoperability solutions, and other emerging technologies.

Applicants should have a commercially available solution that has demonstrated meaningful adoption and measurable impact in a real-world healthcare setting. Companies must have the appropriate regulatory approval, clearance, certification, registration, or equivalent authorization required within their respective markets. Preference will be given to organizations that have successfully entered the market and demonstrated the practical application and value of their technology.

How Applications Will Be Evaluated

Applications will be reviewed by a panel of experts and assessed across several key areas, including the originality and differentiation of the solution, evidence of clinical/operational impact, market adoption and customer traction, scalability across healthcare settings and geographies, regulatory readiness, and the potential to shape the future of healthcare.

What the Winner Receives

The winning company will receive:

  • Up to two complimentary registrations to ACC.27-WCC | April 10-12, 2027 in Houston, Texas
  • Recognition during a featured award presentation at the ACC Future Hub
  • Exposure to an international audience of cardiovascular specialists, healthcare leaders, digital health innovators, potential partners, and investors
  • Opportunities to showcase the company's innovation within the ACC community

Please note that the award does not include a monetary prize.

For additional information, please contact: Cecilia Dakers, cdakers@acc.org.