ViVE Startup Pitch Competitions

ViVE’s Startup Pitch Competitions are where healthcare’s boldest innovators step into the spotlight. Whether you’re transforming how patients access care or tackling the cost curve with AI, ViVE is the proving ground for your startup’s potential.

The Value of Pitching at ViVE

Unmatched Visibility – Pitch on ViVE’s main stage and showcase your solution to digital health leaders, investors, and media.
Direct Feedback That Counts – Get real-time insights from health system execs, payers, and top investors.
Access to Capital & Opportunity – Connect with venture and strategic investors for funding, partnerships, and prizes.

ViVE Startup Pitch Competition

Wednesday, February 25 | 9:15 – 10:45 AM | West Coast Stage

The Startup Pitch Competition is designed to showcase next-gen solutions that push beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, these pitch stages are where fresh ideas meet real-world impact.

Cutting-edge startups will pitch their visions live on stage in Los Angeles. Each company has 3 minutes to present its solution to a panel of expert judges, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A. The winner will take home a grand prize designed to help their startup scale faster and thrive long after ViVE.

Eligibility Requirements:

Startups must be less than five years old
Startups must have raised under $8 million in funding

Making Aging Easier Pitch Competition

Monday, February 23 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM | CHIME Theater

The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® is on a mission to Make Aging Easier for Everyone. Innovative startups focused on longevity solutions are invited to apply to participate in the AgeTech Pitch @ ViVE. We seek tech solutions that contribute to healthier and stronger lives.

In collaboration with:

This special pitch competition will highlight innovations that will make aging easier, healthier, and more connected. Participants will deliver 5-minute pitches, followed by 4 minutes of questions from a panel of AgeTech and health tech experts.

Eligibility Requirements:

Startups must be offering a solution in the AgeTech space.
- If you are not currently focused on the AgeTech space, we are also looking for solutions related to healthspan and wellness. Do you have a product that helps people “stay in the game” as they age?
Products and services must be at least at the MVP stage.

2026 Winner: Lume Health

ViVE Startup Pitch Competitions

The Value of Pitching at ViVE