Startup World Cup Biotech & Healthtech Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for a groundbreaking showcase of health innovation at the Biotech/Healthtech Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the. Hosted during "Breakthrough: Healthtech Innovation Symposium" at T-REX's dynamic downtown innovation hub, this competition puts St. Louis's most promising healthcare ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected biotech and healthtech ventures compete for a coveted spot in the world's largest startup competition. The winning team will advance to represent St. Louis in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they'll vie for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside champions from 70+ global cities.

The Format

• Each startup will deliver a powerful 3-4 minute pitch
• Expert judging panel of healthcare leaders and life science investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough medical technologies
• Witness next-generation therapeutic solutions
• Preview innovative digital health platforms
• Network with biotech pioneers and healthcare innovators
• Be part of St. Louis's world-class life sciences ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing health solutions

The Competition

The Startup World Cup represents the pinnacle of global startup competitions, bringing together the brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the world. This prestigious event has launched numerous successful companies and created valuable connections between startups, investors, and industry leaders.

St. Louis's Biotech/Healthtech focus for this regional competition highlights our city's position as a global leader in life sciences innovation. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of health technology, from revolutionary therapeutic approaches to diagnostic breakthroughs, digital health platforms, and transformative patient care solutions.

This event takes place April 3rd at T-REX's innovation center in downtown St. Louis, as part of STL TechWeek's "Breakthrough" symposium. Experience firsthand how St. Louis entrepreneurs are revolutionizing healthcare delivery and advancing medical science, developing solutions that improve patient outcomes and transform lives.

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