Startup Symposium

Startup Symposium

The Project Medtech Startup Symposium empowers early-stage medtech founders with the knowledge, resources, and network they need to take bold, confident next steps. Focused on practical education and meaningful connection, this event is a launching pad for teams ready to build what’s next. Join us in Philly for our second year, in collaboration with Penn Health-Tech!

Event Agenda
8:00–9:00 AM: Arrival – Coffee & Light Breakfast

9:00–9:15 AM: Welcome

9:15–9:45 AM: Managing & Mitigating Risk

9:45–10:00 AM: Fast Round 1

10:00–10:30 AM: Startup Pitches Round 1

10:30 AM–11:00 AM: Networking Break

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Due Diligence – Funders

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Startup Pitches Round 2

12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00–1:30 PM: Due Diligence – Acquirers

1:30–1:45 PM: Fast Round 2

1:45–2:15 PM: Startup Pitches Round 3

2:15–2:45 PM: Networking Break

2:45–3:15 PM: Reimbursement, Clinical, and Commercial Strategy

3:15–3:45 PM: How the VAC Thinks

3:45–4:00 PM: Awards & Closing Remarks

4:00–6:00 PM: Happy Hour

Plus: All startups pitching are given the opportunity to receive complimentary pitch coaching, courtesy of Giant Shoulders!

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