The mental health of early career professionals is a critical issue that significantly impacts individual well-being and overall organizational productivity. These early career professionals, often at a pivotal stage in their lives, face unique challenges such as high stress, workplace pressure and the transition from academic to professional environments. Making this transition all the more daunting, access to mental health support is not always equitable, with disparities based on socioeconomic status, race, gender and other factors. We are asking innovators across the ecosystem:
How might we better support mental health equity in the workplace?
We are seeking solutions that address one or more of the following tracks:
- Mental health support for students transitioning to the workplace
- Mental health support for early career professionals
Loyola is seeking innovative solutions from companies, community and nonprofit organizations, startups and universities.
Applications will be accepted through September 27, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.
Challenge statement:
How can we leverage technology-enabled innovations to navigate caregiving or improve caregiver well-being?
Who should apply?
We’re seeking entrepreneurs who are developing innovations to navigate caregiving or improve caregiver well-being. This global call for solutions is open to individuals and teams from across the innovation ecosystem — from university researchers, students, entrepreneurs and existing startups of all stages. Solutions can range from early stage concepts to marketed solutions, and preference will be given to solutions that are culturally inclusive. Participants must be able to dedicate three-to-five hours per week to accelerator assignments and activities, such as cohort events, workshops, mentoring sessions and bi-weekly progress check-ins.
Timeline
August 12: Applications open
September 27: Applications close
October 10–October 18: Meetings with top candidates
October 23: Cohort announced
October 28–November 22: Innovation Sprint
December 2: Private Demo Day
December 5: Public Demo Day