Competition Timeline
Key dates and milestones for the 2026 Innovation Challenge
March 1, 2026
Submissions Open
The portal opens for all Cascadia Healthcare employees to submit ideas.
March - June 2026
Office Hours & Workshops
Weekly drop-in sessions with the innovation team for idea refinement and Q&A.
June 30, 2026
Submissions Close
Final deadline for all submissions at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
July - August 2026
Judging Period
Expert judges review and score all qualifying submissions across five criteria.
September 2026
Finalists Announced
Top 10 finalists notified and invited to present at the Leadership Summit.
October 2026
Awards Ceremony
Winners announced at the annual Leadership Summit with funding and mentorship awards.