Apply Now: Top Opportunities for Health Start-ups at MEDICA 2025!

Are you ready to take your health start-up to the next level? Then take advantage of the competitions, pitch opportunities, and programs at MEDICA, the world’s largest healthcare trade fair, to present your innovations to an international audience, potential partners, and investors – for free! The Innovation World Cup® Series is back and, in partnership with MEDICA, is looking for the most innovative start-ups and scale-ups in the industry.
Healthcare Innovation World Cup® – Apply Now for the 17th Edition!
We are looking for groundbreaking solutions in the fields of Smart Health Devices, Medical Wearables, and Digital Biomarkers. Here’s what you can expect:
- 12 exclusive pitch slots at the grand finale on the biggest stage at MEDICA (MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, November 17, 2025, 3–5 PM)
- Comprehensive marketing services for the “Health Techpreneurs of the Year 2025”
- Access to international investors, tech companies, and business partners (for all participants)
MEDICA Start-up COMPETITION – Whether it’s AI in healthcare, robotics, health apps, or lab diagnostics, your innovation matters in the 14th MEDICA Start-up Competition!
- Pitch slots for the Top 12 Medical Start-ups 2025 on November 18, 2025 (3–5 PM) at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM
- International visibility, free marketing services, and cash prizes of up to €3,500
- Access to a global network of partners and investors
The deadline for both competitions is September 12, 2025, 11:59 PM CET.
The Top 24 Health Techpreneurs and Medical Start-ups will showcase their solutions live on the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM – the largest forum at MEDICA. The jury will evaluate the submissions based on innovation, feasibility, market relevance, and sustainability.
Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare!
SUBMIT YOUR SOLUTION HERE! Participation is free.
Tip: Additional Exhibition Option at the MEDICA START-UP PARK
If you want to exhibit at MEDICA 2025 throughout all four exhibition days, secure your own stand with logo branding in the MEDICA START-UP PARK before all spots are taken. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions to an international audience of professionals, potential business partners, clients, international distributors, and investors. If you’re interested or have questions about the stand, feel free to reach out to Elena Walter from the MEDICA Start-up PARK Team.
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