Advanced Technology International (ATI) and TechConnect today announced that, on the heels of a successful start to the $50,000 Medical Innovation Challenge, they will augment the dollar amount to a total of $250,000 and incorporate a second pitch event in September for the additional non-dilutive funds. The Challenge, which sources groundbreaking innovation for commercialization efforts by corporate and federal agencies, seeks devices and sensors, digital and hardware, therapeutics and treatments, materials and manufacturing, and readiness and response solutions at all development levels.