Get your pitch on at HLTH USA 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?

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Invaluable Recognition

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Insightful Feedback

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Prize Money

Applications Open:

May 16th

Applications Close:

June 30th at 5pm ET

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

Breakthrough technologies in:

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

Revolutionizing medicine through:

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

Championing innovations in:

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

Seeking transformational solutions that will help consumers take better care of their personal health, specifically in the following areas:

  • Wearables, consumer health apps
  • Continuous health monitoring
  • Oral Health, Pain Management, Respiratory Innovations
  • At-home non-invasive testing solutions
  • Cognition and sleep health
  • Supplements and tools for aging well and extending consumer healthspan

Pioneering advancements in:

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

Reimagining workplace wellness:

  • Innovative Benefits Design
  • Employee Burnout Solutions
  • Corporate Wellness & Productivity
  • Care Navigation Solutions
  • Data Management and Analytics
  • Healthy Aging
  • Preventive Care
  • Healthspan Optimization

Addressing healthcare delivery challenges through:

  • Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Staffing & Retention Strategies
  • Training & Education Innovations

Overcoming health inequities through digital health or data:

  • Algorithmic Bias & Transparency
  • Data Equity (Collection, Sharing, Privacy, Consent)
  • Health-Related Social Risks
  • Access to Care
  • Health Disparities
  • Patient Trust & Engagement

Thank You to Our Category Sponsors

HLTH Startup Pitch Grand Finale

When?

Wednesday, October 22ndMain Stage at 9:15 AM

  • 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
  • Exposure to Top Investors & Strategics

Startup Pitch Competition Winner Prizes:

  • Category pitch competitions (10) – Startup Kiosk & 2 tickets to HLTH USA 2026
  • Finals winner (1) – Value of $50,000 (25k cash from HLTH, Inc & 25k credit to HLTH 2026)

To sponsor a pitch competition, click here.

Introducing

The 2025 Pitch Categories:

Bring your boldest ideas, most innovative solutions, and game-changing technologies. This is your moment to shape the future of healthcare. Achieve legend status!

Let's Transform Healthcare, Together!

All Startup Pitch Applicants will be notified before October 1st. Winners will be recognized on the HLTH 2025 Main Stage.

Interested in judging one of our Startup Pitch Competitions? Email Leah@hlth.com to get involved.

Key dates to remember:

Past Judges

Past Finalists

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