Where the most promising health innovators meet global investors and industry leaders
Start-up & Scale-up Discovery
One of the most iconic and well-attended tracks of Frontiers Health, the Start-up & Scale-up Discovery spotlight emerging and growth-stage companies presenting scalable, proven solutions across the global health innovation ecosystem.
At Frontiers Health, start-ups and scale-ups play a critical role in this ecosystem, driving agility, disruption, and innovation in healthcare.
Join a curated cohort of high-potential companies, from Seed to Series B+ and beyond, and gain visibility in front of one of the most influential health innovation ecosystems.
We are looking for companies with strong market potential, including:
- ■Early-stage startups
- ■Growth-stage scaleups (Series A, Series B, and beyond)
- ■Returning participants demonstrating significant progress
- ■Companies with at least one product already on the market
Only 40 companies will be selected to present at Frontiers Health 2026!
Applications are free and open until July 31, 2026. Submissions will be managed via the R2GConnect platform, in collaboration with our Strategic Partner Research2Guidance.
Please note: you will need to create an R2GConnect account to complete your submission.
The Start-up and Scale-up Discovery is one of our signature tracks, showcasing some of the most promising ventures in digital health and healthcare transformation.
Over the years, participants have benefited from:
- ■High-level visibility among global healthcare leaders
- ■Direct access to investors and corporate partners
- ■Strategic networking opportunities
- ■Partnerships, funding rounds, and commercial collaborations
Many past participants have successfully secured investment, partnerships, and pilot programs after presenting at Frontiers Health.
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Ready to showcase your innovation?
Don’t miss your chance to present at one of the leading health innovation stages globally.
Start-ups and scale-ups can amplify their presence at Frontiers Health through dedicated mini‑booth sponsorship opportunities, designed to maximize visibility, networking, and business development.
What you get:
- ■Branded exhibition space with dedicated demo screen
- ■A physical base to host meetings and showcase your solution
- ■High visibility across event materials and digital channels
- ■Presence in the official event app and networking platform
- ■Continuous interaction with investors, corporates, and partners
Explore partnership opportunities designed to accelerate your visibility, connections, and business growth at Frontiers Health.
Over the years, this Signature Track has featured a curated selection of high-potential startups and scaleups from around the world, showcasing their innovations to key leaders and investors across the health innovation ecosystem.
