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HEALTHCARE STARTUPS

Where Health Tech Innovation Gains Traction

Building a company in healthcare isn’t easy; long sales cycles, complex regulations, and crowded markets can stall even the strongest ideas. ViVE 2026 is where startups break through those barriers.

From early-stage innovators to scaling disruptors, ViVE gives founders direct access to the investors, enterprise buyers, and strategic partners who can help you accelerate growth. Whether you’re refining product-market fit or scaling nationwide, ViVE is where the right conversations spark real opportunities.

Why Attend

As a Startup

Meet the Right Buyers and Investors

Connect directly with health system leaders, payers, and venture investors through Provider & Payer Connect and Investor Connect — ViVE’s double opt-in matchmaking programs built for efficiency and ROI. Every meeting is intentional, every conversation is an opportunity.

Showcase Your Solution on a Global Stage

Stand out in the Startup Pavilion or take the spotlight in the Startup Pitch Competition and the AgeTech Collaborative™ Pitch — high-visibility opportunities to demo, present, and gain media attention among healthcare’s most influential audience. Apply now!

Learn What Drives Commercial Success

Join sessions and workshops led by experienced founders, operators, and buyers. Gain practical insight on commercialization, go-to-market strategy, and evidence generation that accelerates adoption and funding.

What You'll Experience

As a Healthcare Entrepreneur

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Dedicated startup hub offering turnkey kiosks, visibility, and meeting support.

Investor Connect

15-minute curated 1:1s with venture, corporate, and private equity investors seeking scalable innovation.

Startup Pitch Competitions

Win funding, mentorship, and exposure among leading investors and media.

Buyer Access

Meet provider and payer decision-makers actively sourcing solutions that improve efficiency, outcomes, and patient experience.

Founders’ Sessions

Peer-led discussions on scaling, partnerships, and building market credibility.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Startup Pitch Competitions

Engage in the ViVE Startup Pitch Competition and the Making Aging Easier Pitch Competition by AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP. These platforms offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to present innovative healthcare solutions, win cash prizes, and gain access to accelerator programs.

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Investor Connect Program

Investor Connect is the place to engage in real investment conversations. Healthcare technology startup executives and founders meet with leading investors in a series of 15-minute, 1:1 meetings.

Your Breakthrough Starts Here

At ViVE, startups don’t just attend, they accelerate. Join the innovators redefining healthcare’s future and connect with the people who can help you make it happen.

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