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HLTH 2025 Startup Pitch Tournament

Pitch your Way to Health Innovation Legend Status

Year after year, hundreds of groundbreaking startups vie for a finalist slot at the annual HLTH Pitch Competition. In 2025, we're taking it up a notch, or actually 10 notches! We’re introducing TEN dedicated pitch competitions, each laser-focused on one area transforming healthcare.. The winner of each competition will get a spot in our Grand Finale taking place on the HLTH Main Stage on Wednesday October 22nd at 9:15 AM. It’s October Madness! Who’s got what it takes to win the top prize?

Are you ready to bring your startup to the epicenter of healthcare innovation?

Invaluable Recognition

Insightful Feedback

Prize Money

Applications Open: May 16th

Applications Close: June 30th at 5pm ET *there will be no extensions

Introducing the 2025 Pitch Categories:

1. AI Innovations | Plutus Stage | Monday, 10-11 AM

Dive into the future of healthcare with:

Generative AI in Healthcare
AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support
Ethical AI & Bias Reduction
Agentic AI Solutions

2. Diagnostics | Plutus Stage | Monday, 11 AM-12 PM

Breakthrough technologies in:

Biomarker Advancements
At-Home/Point-of-Care Innovations
Machine Learning in Diagnostics
Genomic and liquid biopsy advancements
Digital Pathology

3. Pharma/Life Sciences | Pharmos Stage | Monday, 2-3 PM

Revolutionizing medicine through:

Personalized Medicine & Omics Integration
Next-Gen Biopharma & Therapeutic Development
Clinical trial optimization and efficacy
Drug discovery and development

4. Women's Health | Eros Stage | Monday, 5-6 PM

Championing innovations in:

Digital Health Solutions
Reproductive Health & Menopause Care
Addressing Gender Gaps in Clinical Research
Women’s cardiovascular and brain health

5. Consumer Wellness | Holos Stage | Tuesday, 10-11 AM

Transforming personal health with:

Wearables & Continuous Health Monitoring
Mental & Behavioral Health
Longevity Science
Oral Health, Pain Management, Respiratory Innovations
At-home testing solutions
Consumer health apps

6. Specialty Care | Ethos Stage | Tuesday, 11 AM-12 PM

Pioneering advancements in:

Oncology & Rare Diseases
Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Neurology & Brain Health Breakthroughs
Diabetes & Obesity Management
Oral & Systemic Health

7. Employer Health | Logos Stage | Tuesday, 2-3 PM

Reimagining workplace wellness:

Innovative Benefits Design
Employee Burnout Solutions
Corporate Wellness & Productivity
Care Navigation Solutions
Data Management and Analytics

8. Health Equity | Impact Stage | Tuesday, 4-6 PM

Driving systemic change through:

Addressing Bias in Clinical Algorithms
Social Determinants of Health
Expanding Access to Care
Population Health Solutions

9. Nurse & Clinician Workforce Solutions

Addressing healthcare delivery challenges through:

Clinical Workflow Optimization
Staffing & Retention Strategies
Training & Education Innovations

10. Healthy Aging

1 speaker, the audience (30 mins)

If selected as a HLTH speaker, you may be tapped to do a follow up Q&A session with our audience on another stage, after your main session. These are intimate, candid conversations where you can hear directly from attendees and share your insightful thoughts a bit more deeply. The HLTH content team will select speakers directly for this format as only a handful are available.

HLTH Startup Pitch Grand Finale

Wednesday, October 22nd at 9:15 AM | Main Stage

Category winners compete for the grand prize
Pitch Format: 2.5 minute pitch + 2.5 minute Q&A with our judging panel

Why Compete?

Invaluable Industry Recognition
Direct Feedback from Healthcare Leaders
Potential Prize Money
Exposure to Top Investors & Strategics
Bragging Rights!

To sponsor a pitch competition, apply here.

Provider Care Coordination Startup Competition

Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 2:30 - 3:50 pm PT

Startup Stage

Join the Provider Care Coordination Startup Competition hosted by TGH Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Tampa General Hospital. They are on a mission to revolutionize care coordination by leveraging advanced technology and innovative strategies.

If your solution can bridge communication gaps, streamline workflows, and provide real-time, actionable insights, TGH Ventures wants to hear from you. Together, let’s create a more efficient, effective, and patient-centered healthcare system. Apply here to be a part of the future of healthcare!

Applications are now closed.

Sponsor:

Challenge Statement:

Tampa General Hospital Ventures invites innovative startups to tackle the critical challenge of provider care coordination in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. We seek solutions that enhance communication, streamline processes, and improve patient outcomes by integrating seamlessly with existing healthcare systems.

Theme:

Transforming Care Coordination: Smarter, Simpler, More Impactful

Eligibility:

Less than 5 years old
Less than $5 million in capital raised

Prize for winner:

$10,000 check from TGH Ventures
An invitation to meet with relevant senior leadership for a chance at a partnership with TGH

Application Process:

Applications close on Wednesday, September 18th at 5 pm ET
Finalists confirmed on a rolling basis

Healthy Living Pitch Competition

Monday, Oct. 21 | 2:30 - 4:00 pm PT

Startup Stage

The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is on a mission to make aging easier for everybody. Innovative startups focused on healthy aging solutions are invited to apply to participate in the Healthy Living Pitch @HLTH. We’re looking for tech solutions that contribute to maintaining and enhancing well-being as you age. Whether it’s active lifestyle, emotional wellness, or overall quality of life, we’re interested in ideas that empower people to lead happier, healthier, and stronger lives.

How does your tech solution support an active lifestyle, emotional wellness, and overall quality of life as you age?

Applications are now closed.

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