By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN
Life Science Nation (LSN) is pleased to announce the finalists for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at RESI Europe 2026, taking place in Lisbon during the week of March 23. The event will bring together early-stage life science and healthcare innovators with a global community of investors seeking opportunities across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health (4Ds).
This year’s IPC will feature over 20 presenting companies, with finalists pitching their technologies in dedicated sessions throughout the conference. These startups represent a diverse range of innovations aimed at solving critical healthcare challenges and advancing the next generation of life science breakthroughs.
The IPC gives founders the opportunity to pitch directly to active investors, including venture capital firms, family offices, corporate venture groups, and angel investors. Presenting companies receive valuable feedback from investor judges while gaining visibility among the investors and strategic partners attending RESI Europe.
Finalists will also have opportunities to connect with investors through RESI’s partnering system, as well as continue conversations during networking sessions and throughout the conference.
About the RESI Innovator’s Pitch Challenge
The IPC is a cornerstone of the RESI conference series. Each pitch session brings together a coordinated panel of investors who provide interactive feedback and questions designed to help founders refine their fundraising strategy and investment narrative.
Companies selected as IPC finalists receive RESI conference registration, the opportunity to present live to investors, and the chance to build relationships with members of the RESI investment community.
Join Us at RESI Europe 2026
RESI Europe 2026 will bring together founders, investors, and strategic partners for a full day of programming including investor panels, workshops from sponsors, networking opportunities, and the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the early-stage life science ecosystem through structured partnering meetings and educational sessions focused on fundraising and company development.
| Register for RESI Europe |
Meet the RESI Europe 2026 Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Finalists:
Applications Now Open for RESI San Diego
The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge at RESI San Diego offers life science startups the opportunity to present directly to a curated panel of active investors and receive real-time, constructive feedback. Each pitch includes a live Q&A with investor judges and extended exposure through participation in the IPC exhibition hall.
| Apply to Pitch at RESI San Diego |
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