Apply now for the Start-up and Scale-up Discovery Sessions at Frontiers Health 2025

Applications are now open for Frontiers Health's iconic Start-up & Scale-up Discovery Sessions, one of the most popular and well-attended segments of the conference each year.

Are you a health innovation start-up or scale-up company with a proven, scalable solution already on the market? Don’t miss the chance to be part of Frontiers Health 2025, our 10th anniversary edition—a milestone celebration of a decade driving global health innovation. 

The objective of the Discovery sessions is to spotlight both emerging and established companies— from Seed to Series A, B and beyond — offering scalable, proven solutions across diverse areas of health innovation. These sessions are designed to give selected companies global exposure and connect them with top investors and corporates across various health innovation verticals.  

How to apply

To streamline the process, applications will be managed via the R2GConnect platform, in collaboration with our Strategic Partner Research2Guidance. 

Applications are free and open until August 28, 2025. Note: If you don’t already have an R2GConnect account, you’ll need to create one to complete your submission.

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Who we want

We’re looking for emerging start-ups and scale-ups with strong market potential: 

• Early-stage start-ups
• Growth-stage scale-ups, actively seeking Series A, Series B, or later-stage investments
• Returning participants from past editions, if they can demonstrate significant progress
• Companies with at least one product already on the market 

Only 40 companies will be selected to present at Frontiers Health 2025 on November 11-12 in Berlin. 

What’s in it for you

• Connect with top VCs: Pitch to Europe’s leading VCs actively seeking breakthrough innovation
• Expand your network: Meet and engage with top firms, investors, and industry leaders in the health and life science industry
• Boost your visibility: Gain global exposure and strengthen your brand among key industry stakeholders
• Learn from the best: Access critical insights and feedback from experts, and innovators shaping the future of health
• Exclusive opportunities: Selected companies may be invited to private sessions hosted by leading pharma and medtech players 

• Ticket benefits: Enjoy complimentary admission if selected, and special discounts on passes for all applicants.

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