Startup Challenge 2026
From first evidence to real-world impact.
Nice, France — 16–17 December 2026
You have built something promising. You have started proving that it works. Now comes a different challenge: making it work at scale.
The Health & Tech Summit Startup Challenge brings together healthtech innovators and healthcare decision-makers to tackle that next step.
This is more than a pitch competition. We want to understand what you have achieved, what is holding you back, and which conversations could help you move forward.
Ready to tell us your story?
Every innovation starts with a team, a problem and a conviction. First, tell us who you are and what your company is building.
A strong idea is a starting point. Evidence is what makes it actionable. We're particularly interested in companies that have moved beyond the concept stage. Your evidence might come from a clinical evaluation, a first deployment, measurable operational results or feedback from healthcare partners.
This is where the Challenge really begins. Moving from a successful pilot to broader adoption can involve many obstacles: clinical integration, procurement, reimbursement, regulation, financing or finding the right partners. We want to understand your most important challenge — not just hear about your successes.
Let's look beyond your current deployment. Imagine the next 12 to 24 months. What would meaningful progress look like for your company, your customers and the healthcare system?
What should the jury remember about you? You have told us what you do, what you've proven and what you're working to overcome. Now tell us, in a few sentences, why your company deserves a place in this year's Startup Challenge.