ViVE Startup Pitch Competitions

ViVE’s Startup Pitch Competitions are where healthcare’s boldest innovators step into the spotlight. Whether you’re transforming how patients access care or tackling the cost curve with AI, ViVE is the proving ground for your startup’s potential.

The Value of Pitching at ViVE

Unmatched Visibility – Pitch on ViVE’s main stage and showcase your solution to digital health leaders, investors, and media.
Direct Feedback That Counts – Get real-time insights from health system execs, payers, and top investors.
Access to Capital & Opportunity – Connect with venture and strategic investors for funding, partnerships, and prizes.

ViVE Startup Pitch Competition

The Startup Pitch Competition is designed to showcase next-gen solutions that push beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, these pitch stages are where fresh ideas meet real-world impact.

Cutting-edge startups will pitch their visions live on stage in Los Angeles. Each company has 2.5 minutes to present its solution to a panel of expert judges, followed by 2.5 minutes of Q&A. The winner will take home a grand prize designed to help their startup scale faster and thrive long after ViVE.

Eligibility Requirements:

Startups must be less than five years old
Startups must have raised under $8 million in funding

2025 Winner: Fuse clinched the top prize with its AI-driven insurance intake solution. By automating card reading, payer contract validation, and communication workflows, Fuse reduces denials, cuts administrative workload by up to 70%, and enhances patient satisfaction through accurate and efficient billing.

Making Aging Easier Pitch Competition

The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® is on a mission to Make Aging Easier for Everyone. Innovative startups focused on longevity solutions are invited to apply to participate in the AgeTech Pitch @ ViVE. We seek tech solutions that contribute to healthier and stronger lives.

In collaboration with:

This special pitch competition will highlight innovations that will make aging easier, healthier, and more connected. Participants will deliver 5-minute pitches, followed by 4 minutes of questions from a panel of AgeTech and health tech experts.

Eligibility Requirements:

Startups must be offering a solution in the AgeTech space.
- If you are not currently focused on the AgeTech space, we are also looking for solutions related to healthspan and wellness. Do you have a product that helps people “stay in the game” as they age?
Products and services must be at least at the MVP stage.

2025 Winner: Vermut wowed judges with its AI-powered social engagement platform for older adults. The app uses user-generated content and group matchmaking to foster connection and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs by 40%.

Think you have what it takes?

Don’t Wait! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now for your best chance to secure a spot on stage. If you have any questions, please reach out to content@viveevent.com

ViVE Startup Pitch Competitions

The Value of Pitching at ViVE