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?