Healthcare Innovation World Cup

Overview

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The 18th Healthcare Innovation World Cup is a global health tech competition run by the Innovation World Cup Series, which has catalyzed health innovations for over 17 years. It looks for the next generation of smart health devices, medical wearables, digital biomarkers, electroceuticals, intelligent patches, and more. HealthTech and MedTech innovators worldwide can take part free of charge; the submission deadline is 10 September 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Focus Areas

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• Smart health devices and medical wearables
• Digital biomarkers and connected health solutions
• Electroceuticals and intelligent patches

Benefits

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• Pitch and award ceremony for the Top 12 Healthcare Techpreneurs 2026 at MEDICA 2026, including a pitch at the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM on 16 November 2026
• Pitch and award ceremonies at WT Wearable Technologies Conferences in the Americas and Asia
• Business connections with leading tech corporates, potential investors, and business partners
• Free use of production labs, testing facilities, and technical support, plus free development kits supported by STMicroelectronics and Wuerth Elektronik
• Free marketing packages, global media publicity, speaking opportunities at international tech events, and placement in the Innovation World Cup Hall of Fame

How to Apply

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• Submit your solution free of charge via the official competition page by 10 September 2026; entries are evaluated on innovation, technological feasibility, commercial potential, go-to-market approach, time to market, and sustainability.