Heathcare Startup Pitchathon 2026
By Indira University Pune
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Quick Answer
Pitch your healthcare startup to investors and industry leaders at the Healthcare Innovation & Startup Summit 2026 in Pune.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Indira University Pune
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 10 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Indira University Pune. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Healthcare Startup Pitchathon 2026 | Pitch to Investors & Industry Leaders
Pitch. Connect. Scale. Transform Healthcare.
Are you building the next breakthrough in Healthcare, MedTech, HealthTech, BioTech, Digital Health, Diagnostics, AI in Healthcare, Telemedicine, or Wellness Innovation? Here's your opportunity to showcase your startup before distinguished investors and industry experts at the Healthcare Innovation & Startup Summit 2026.
Who Should Apply Startups working in HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech, Digital Health, AI & Data Analytics in Healthcare, Telemedicine, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Preventive Healthcare, Healthcare Accessibility & Rural Health Solutions, and Wellness & Fitness Technology.
Format & Timeline Selected startups will pitch live during the summit. Each pitch is 5 minutes, followed by evaluation by an expert jury comprising investors, healthcare leaders, and industry experts. The event is a closed-door gathering of healthcare leaders, hospitals, investors, policymakers, and startup founders.
Prizes Competing startups get the chance to win the Best Healthcare Startup Recognition, gain visibility among hospitals, healthcare providers, pharma, diagnostics, and insurance companies, and connect with angel investors, VCs, and corporate innovation teams.
Eligibility Open to early-stage healthcare startups. Teams of 1–5 members.
How to Apply Submit your pitch deck via the application form. Last date to apply is 10 July 2026. The event and final pitch will be held on 08 August 2026 at Tapasya Auditorium, Indira University, Pune.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Indira University Pune
Prizes & Awards
What You Get
Selected startups get a 5-minute live pitch before an expert jury of investors, healthcare leaders, and industry experts at the Healthcare Innovation & Startup Summit 2026, with each pitch followed by evaluation from the jury. The competition offers the chance to win Best Healthcare Startup Recognition, visibility among hospitals, healthcare providers, pharma, diagnostics, and insurance companies, and direct connections with angel investors, VCs, and corporate innovation teams — all within a closed-door gathering of healthcare leaders, hospitals, investors, policymakers, and startup founders.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
