Pitch CriteriaThere is no fee to apply. A startups that has been a finalist and pitched at any INVEST event in the past 12 months is not eligible to apply. Startups should apply to only one track. Startups must be registered for the conference in order to participate in the pitch contest. The startup rate is $495 and a code will be sent to you if you are selected to pitch. There are four tracks and each track will feature six finalists. Eligible startups are those founded in 2020 and later, except for biopharma/device and diagnostic startups, who were founded in 2015 and later. Application Deadline: February 21, 2025. Investment professionals will review applications, and selections will be announced starting April 1, 2025.Disclaimer: Each Pitch Track winner will receive a $20,000 advertising credit to be used on MedCityNews.com. The advertising opportunities that are available to select from include: display advertising, sponsored post, sponsored text ad, dedicated and targeted email blast, executive interview, and video spotlight. A MedCity News media kit will be provided to each winner to reference the rate for each opportunity included above. Advertising credit must be used by May 21, 2025, cannot exceed $20,000 in value, and may not be combined with any other offers or discounts.
BiopharmaStartups focused on infectious diseases. Devices & Diagnostics Startups focused on chronic diseases and their management. Healthtech: Consumer/EmployerStartups addressing care navigation and care coordinationHealthtech: Payer/ProviderStartups leveraging artificial intelligence