
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.
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.
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!
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.
Dedicated startup hub offering turnkey kiosks, visibility, and meeting support.
15-minute curated 1:1s with venture, corporate, and private equity investors seeking scalable innovation.
Win funding, mentorship, and exposure among leading investors and media.
Meet provider and payer decision-makers actively sourcing solutions that improve efficiency, outcomes, and patient experience.
Peer-led discussions on scaling, partnerships, and building market credibility.
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.
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.