MEDICA START-UP STAGE

Platform for the next generation of healthcare, international collaboration, and growth

Platform for the next generation of healthcare

View at the special exhibition area MEDICA START-UP PARK

Offer of the MEDICA START-UP STAGE

Program overview

MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION

MEDICA START-UP PARK

Organization & contact

Offer of the MEDICA START-UP STAGE
Program overview
MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION
MEDICA START-UP PARK
Organization & contact

The MEDICA START-UP STAGE in the MEDICA START-UP PARK is the central stage for innovations from start-ups and scale-ups.

Anyone who wants to experience, present, or support the next generation of healthcare will find the ideal place to do so here. Around 100 international startups will present their solutions, compete against one another, and establish valuable contacts with partners and investors, creating business connections for international growth.

The MEDICA START-UP STAGE in the MEDICA START-UP PARK is the central stage for innovations from start-ups and scale-ups.

Around 100 international startups will present their solutions, compete against one another, and establish valuable contacts with partners and investors, creating business connections for international growth.

AT A GLANCE

Location: Hall 17

Date: 16 - 19 November 2026

Price: Free admission with your trade fair ticket

Language: English

Organization: Navispace GmbH

The offer of the MEDICA START-UP STAGE

Experience these live formats on stage:

PITCH & CONNECT: Startups present solutions in areas such as AI in clinical settings, digital health, medtech, solutions for hospitals and medical centers, robotics, laboratory diagnostics, and many more.
KNOWLEDGE HUB: Experts share their knowledge in deep dives and panel discussions on topics such as cybersecurity, clinical validation and certification, as well as financing and growth.

Find all information in the brochure about MEDICA START-UP STAGE

Highlights of the MEDICA START-UP STAGE

MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION Pitch Finals

In the pitch finals of the 15th MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION , the "Top Medical Start-ups 2026" – selected from hundreds of submissions – will present their innovations on stage on November 17. International experts from industry and academia, as well as investors, will evaluate the presentations live. Registration for the competition is open until 10 September.

Investor Roundtable

The Investor Roundtable and speed dating sessions are designed to foster dialogue between startups, investors, and strategic partners. The focus here is on market opportunities, scaling, financing issues, and concrete collaboration opportunities. An exclusive Investor Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, November 17.

Registration for the Investor Breakfast

MEDICA START-UP NIGHT

MEDICA Start-up Night brings together the most exciting minds in the international HealthTech and MedTech scene: ambitious founders, established companies, investors, and decision-makers. In a relaxed atmosphere with drinks, music, and a genuine sense of community, new connections are forged here and the innovations of tomorrow take shape.

MEDICA START-UP PARK

The MEDICA Start-up PARK is the exhibition area in Hall 17 where over 120 start-ups will be showcasing their products and services. The MEDICA Start-up STAGE is located within the MEDICA Start-up PARK.

More information on registration as an exhibitor

MEDICA START-UP STAGE partner options

Gold Partner Package MEDICA Start-up STAGE
Gold Partner MEDICA Start-up COMPETITION
MEDICA Start-up PARK Exhibitor Package
MEDICA Start-up PARK Speaking Slot Upgrade Exhibitor Package

Find all information in the brochure about MEDICA START-UP STAGE

Organization & contact

Navispace GmbH

MEDICA START-UP STAGE:
Dr. Sonja Sulzmaier
Managing Partner Navispace GmbH
Phone +49 8152 99886-23
Email: s.sulzmaier@navispace.de

MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION:
Hanna Sterzik
Project and Event Manager Techpreneurs GmbH
Phone +49 8152 99886-25
Email: h.sterzik@techprnrs.com