Last Chance – 3 Can’t-Miss Opportunities for Start-Ups & Small Companies

Last Chance – 3 Can’t-Miss Opportunities for Start-Ups & Small Companies

If you’re an early-stage or small medtech company, The MedTech Conference—hosted by AdvaMed—is your platform to gain visibility, meet investors, and accelerate growth.

This year’s opportunities go beyond the stage or expo floor: selected companies will also be included on the official company list and featured in marketing  for two months leading up to the event.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved through one (or more!) of these high-impact opportunities October 5-8 in San Diego.

Applications for all three opportunities are due Friday, July 25!

1. Company Presentations Take the Stage

Deliver a 9-minute presentation to a global audience of medtech investors, strategics, and decision-makers. A prime opportunity for companies looking to highlight their innovations.


Who’s eligible: Start-up to commercial-stage companies in medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, or imaging. Priority given to AdvaMed Accel members.

Fee: $1,000 
Application Deadline: Friday, July 25. Learn more and apply.

2. Innovation Pavilion Turnkey Kiosk in the Expo Hall

Exhibit your cutting-edge technology in a high-visibility pavilion designed for early-stage innovators. Meet potential partners, investors, and customers throughout the conference.


Who’s eligible: Early-stage companies in device, diagnostic, imaging, or digital health.

Fee: $3,000 
Application Deadline: Friday, July 25. Learn more and apply.

3. NEW Pitch & Pour: Start-Up Competition – Your Chance to Win Big

15 selected start-ups will pitch live in front of investors, strategics, and other key decision-makers during a dynamic happy hour experience. Each company will have 8 minutes total (5-minute pitch, 3-minute Q&A) to make their case.

Winner receives a $10,000 cash prize*, courtesy of Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC).

Who’s eligible: Start-ups with <$10M raised and a military health application in medtech, diagnostics, digital health, or imaging. Must be available to pitch in person on Sunday, October 5 in San Diego.

Application Deadline Extended: Friday, July 25. Learn more and apply.

4. Register to Attend Connect All Week Long

Even if you’re not ready to pitch or exhibit, you can still be part of the action. Register now to access four full days of education, partnering, and networking with the global medtech community.

Early bird registration ends July 31—save your spot today!

Apply by July 25 to take the stage, secure a spotlight in the Medtech Campus, or compete to win big at our new pitch competition.

We’re excited to discover the next wave of innovators—and we hope to see your application in the mix this week.