The Healthcare 2040 Expo Pitch-fest, in partnership with Australian Healthcare Week, UNSW Founders, and AstraZeneca, offers early-stage start-ups a unique platform to raise profile and build networks with a diverse group of healthcare executives, clinicians, technology players, VCs and accelerators.
This year’s Pitch-fest will focus on early stage startups with digital health solutions that solve problems for health and aged care service providers.
Our judging panel will select four finalists to pitch in front of a live audience at the Digital Impact Stage on Thursday 18th March.
Selected start-ups will deliver a 5-minute pitch followed by 10 minutes of Q&A with the judging panel around the business model, value proposition and more.
What’s In It for You :
The winning start-up will:
1. Be crowned “Start-Up of the Year”
2. Get complimentary access to AstraZeneca’s A.Catalyst Network – a mentorship program connecting start-ups to AstraZeneca’s worldwide network and providing access to mentors, resources and support, as well as opportunities to learn and up-skill your capabilities.
3. Receive a complimentary stand at the 2028 event – to help your start-up stand out and build your brand and awareness with senior health decision makers!
4. Dedicated social, email & web promotion via Australian Healthcare Week & Healthcare 2040 Expo channels to increase exposure.
Valued at: $25,000
Please Note: Finalists must be available to pitch to our audience live and in-person in Sydney on Thursday 18th March, 2027. Applications close Friday 29th January, 2027.
