UPDATE: Thanks for the overwhelming response! Pitch submissions are now closed.

Join the region’s most founder-focused showcase at the intersection of biotech , health, and AI.

Why Pitch?

  • Closed-Door Investor Session (morning): Present to an invite-only room of investors and judges.

  • Founder–Investor Lunch: Join an exclusive lunch with partners and team members from Khosla Ventures, The Engine, Flagship Pioneering, and 10+ additional VCs.

  •  Main-Stage Spotlight (afternoon): Up to 3 teams will be selected to present on the main stage during the Summit.

Prizes & Perks

We think the real prizes are the ones that move your company forward:

    •    Direct visibility to 10+ investors and key eco-system players in an intimate setting.

    •    If you’re a finalist, main-stage exposure to a large audience of investors, partners, and potential hires.

Additional awards:

    •    Residency Awards from The Engine:

Two wet-lab/bioengineering teams will receive tiered Residency prizes.

    •    AWS Credits from AWS Startups:

1st Place - $10,000;

2nd / 3rd Place - $5,000

  

Who Should Apply?

  •  Stage: Pre-Seed through Series A

  •  Teams: Student-led, faculty spinouts, stealth startups

  •  Focus: Building at the bio x health x tech intersection

How to apply?

Email your pitch to team@biotechhealthinnovation.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — earlier is better.

If helpful, feel free to briefly touch on:

  • What you’re building - your technology, platform, or approach, and what makes it distinctive

  • Your near-term progress goals (technical, clinical, or commercial milestones in the next 6-12 months)

  • Your target user or market (e.g., patient, provider, pharma, consumer)

Tip: As you write, we encourage you to reflect on the kinds of questions early-stage institutional investors often ask:

Is the problem meaningful? Is the solution differentiated? Can the team execute?