Improving the health, safety, and quality of life of our youngest patients
Medical devices designed for kids lag five to ten years behind adult technologies. We are funded by the FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development to help pediatric device innovators accelerate high-value, high-impact solutions towards commercialization and clinical use.
Our Mission
The UCSF-Stanford PDC aims to improve the health, safety, and quality of life of pediatric patients by accelerating high-value, high impact pediatric device solutions at all stages of the total product lifecycle towards commercialization.
6TH ANNUAL HARRISON innovation SYMPOSIUM & UCSF STANFORD PDC Pitch - NOVEMBER 3, 2025
UCSF Stanford PDC Pitch Judges are experts in pediatric health, technology, regulations, and business. They evaluate startups on innovation, practicality, clinical benefits, and market potential, providing fair feedback to identify promising ideas. Their role accelerates safe, effective pediatric device development and supports pediatric healthcare innovation.
