MedTech Innovation '26 Helsinki Summit
March 15th - March 16th 2026 | Helsinki Finland
Uniting Europe’s most promising Health and MedTech Innovators with strategic investors and industry experts.
INVEST IN TOMORROW’S MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS
The MTI25t brings together a curated group of Europe’s most promising innovators with strategic investors, critical regulatory and market access experts, and the global insights of the MedTech industry.
Join MTI25, Europe’s definitive gathering for emerging medical technologies, life science tools, diagnostics, digital health and precision medicine.
Meet policy makers, industry leaders and investors who are serious about driving market growth, securing strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of healthcare.
Connect with innovators, investors and industry leaders to discuss M&A, financing and licensing opportunities
Pitch Competition
Apply to MTI25 Pitch and win up to €300,000 Investment for Your Medtech Startup.
The competition seeks ambitious teams and technology ventures positioned for significant international growth:
- Operate in medtech or adjacent deep tech fields:
- Medical devices
- Digital health
- Biotech
- AI
- Robotics
- Have a minimum TRL 5 , indicating a demonstrable technology validated in a relevant environment. We expressly welcome applications from EIC Pathfinder, EIC Transition, and R2B (Research to Business) teams.
Connect with the visionaries, capital partners, and industry leaders shaping the future of MedTech.
MTI25 provides the infrastructure to turn deep-tech potential into market-ready substance. Navigate your growth through three dedicated strategic tracks:
EIC Showtrack: Fundraising as a Service (FaaS)
The Fast-Track to Closing
The EIC Showtrack is a dedicated institutional investor track designed to move ventures from a summit pitch to a Series A close. It operates as a “Fundraising as a Service” (FaaS) model, providing the strategic “Red Teaming” and diagnostic tools necessary to withstand rigorous investor scrutiny.
The Journey: From Pitch to Term Sheet
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The Showcase: A focused main-stage track for pitching directly to international Series A/B investors.
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Feedback Diagnostic: Immediate mapping of investor feedback against a proprietary Readiness Scorecard to identify “Evidence Maturity” gaps.
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Strategic Roadmap: Refinement of funding plans and R&D milestones to align with 2026 regulatory checkpoints and due diligence standards.
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Technical Reinforcement: Specialized workshops and consultations to de-risk operations and secure valuation protection.
The Impact
By resolving technical red flags and aligning with global regulatory standards, the Showtrack is designed to significantly reduce the time spent in the “Valley of Death” between the initial pitch and the final deal closure.
The FemTech Capital Pivot
Despite representing a multi-billion euro opportunity, FemTech continues to face a disproportionate funding gap. At the MTI25 Helsinki Summit, we
The FemTech Investor Roundtable
This selective gathering connects leading women’s health innovators—developing life science tools, diagnostics, and digital health solutions—with institutional investors ready to commit Series A or B capital.
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Strategic Stress-Testing: Beyond traditional pitching, founders engage in a diagnostic process that provides a comprehensive readiness score and a tailored roadmap for growth.
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Valuation Protection: Learn to leverage regulatory trajectories to justify higher pre-money valuations (up to a 25% premium).
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De-Risked Deal Flow: Investors gain access to vetted ventures that have undergone rigorous readiness diagnostics and are aligned with 2026 regulatory mandates.
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The Pioneer Award: Participants are eligible for the Women’s Health Pioneer Award, which includes a €5,000 Regulatory Strategy Grant to help close evidence gaps.
The Objective
To move from dialogue to deal-making by ensuring “Path to Payment” logic is bulletproof and that women’s health innovation receives the institutional capital it deserves.
Global Pitching Competition
Win Up to €300,000 Investment
The Helsinki Summit Pitching Competition is a high-stakes arena for medical technology innovators. It brings together the most promising ventures to compete on stage for capital, strategic partnerships, and global exposure in one of Europe’s leading deep-technology hubs.
The Opportunity
This is a direct pathway to commercialization and scale, offering winners a significant capital injection and immediate access to international healthcare infrastructure.
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Investment Prize: Up to €300,000 for the winning startup (subject to due diligence).
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Global Healthcare Network: Gain unprecedented integration potential and access to hospital networks and clinical decision-making platforms.
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Expert Mentorship: Access structured innovation pathways and visibility with top-tier investors and corporate decision-makers.
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Helsinki Deep-Tech Advantage: Leverage a summit hosted in a capital where deep-tech attracts nearly a third of all VC investment.
Impact
The competition serves as a high-velocity catalyst to transform Technology Readiness Level 5+ research into market-leading medical ventures through immediate capital infusion and global network integration.
In Collaboration With
The MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit is brought to you by a powerful collaboration of key partners.
inXso
inXso catalyses Europe’s medical technology ecosystem by uniquely forging the essential connections required to propel innovation from scientific breakthrough to global patient impact, with a mission to dismantle the fragmented path to market, enabling rapid scale and unlocking sustained growth for health and biopharma pioneers.
Norway HealthTech
Norway Health Tech represents a formidable ecosystem, uniting over 350 organisations, including capital funds, innovative companies, healthcare providers, and research institutions. The cluster’s mission is unequivocally focused: to accelerate innovation and industrialise world-class health technology solutions for the benefit of patients and citizens across the globe.
HealthTech Finland
The association helps the health technology companies in growth and internationalization by being a meeting place and by developing services for its members, taking into account the special characteristics of the health sector.
Eurochambres | EU BusinessHUB
Eurochambres is the leading voice for the broad business community at the EU level, building on chambers’ strong connections with the grass roots economy and their hands-on support to entrepreneurs.
Propellerhat Management
Propellerhat Management Oy is a trusted advisory partner for MedTech companies, providing strategic CFO and CXO services, funding advisory, and commercialisation support.
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
The European Innovation Council is Europe’s flagship innovation programme to identify, develop and scale up game-changing innovations offering €6 billion of support to startups, research & tech transfer.
SHIFT-HUB
SHIFT-HUB is a pan-European Smart Health Innovation Hub bringing together a rich network of multidisciplinary stakeholders, with the mission to facilitate the development, ensure the promotion and foster the uptake of Smart Health technologies and services.
MedTech World | Media Partner
MedTech World is one of the industry’s fastest-growing ecosystems, positioned uniquely at the intersection of media, events, and capital, while bridging the entire MedTech and HealthTech spectrum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit?
The MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit is a one-day summit that provides a unique opportunity for all stakeholders to interact, serving as a vital catalyst for the European health innovation ecosystem by bringing together innovators, investors, and industry leaders in a single, high-impact forum.
This high-level gathering is for professionals dedicated to driving growth and shaping the future of healthcare, including:
- Investors and Corporate Partners: To gain direct access to a pre-vetted pipeline of promising innovations, facilitating efficient scouting for talent, M&A targets, and future breakthroughs.
- Startups and Innovators: To secure valuable face time with a curated audience of strategic investors and partners through pitch sessions and one-on-one matchmaking, accelerating their path to global scale.
- Healthcare Leaders, Government Representatives, and Researchers: To engage with high-level speakers, including a European Commission representative and a leading researcher, to discuss policy, market trends, and the uptake of innovation in both public and private health sectors.
Overall, the summit is designed to be a highly efficient, high-yield environment for all participants.
Why should I come to Helsinki?
A trip to Helsinki in November provides a unique, high-yield opportunity to engage with the nucleus of Finland’s world-leading health technology ecosystem, supported by robust digital health data and a “culture of trust”. The MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit takes place one day before Slush, allowing you to first engage in a curated, high-impact forum with MedTech leaders before tapping into the massive, high-volume networking and deal flow opportunities of Slush and its many side events.
How do I register for the MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit?
Registration for the summit is available through our official webpage.
The event is an exclusive platform, and it is recommended to register early to secure your place.
What kind of networking and matchmaking opportunities are available at the MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit?
The summit is engineered for high-impact networking and deal flow, providing integrated opportunities throughout the day, designed to facilitate efficient connections between investors, startups, and corporate partners.
Are there any opportunities for exhibition, presentation or sponsorship?
Yes, the summit offers a full suite of opportunities designed to elevate your brand, showcase innovations, and engage key stakeholders. A variety of sponsorship and partnership packages are available to position a brand at the nexus of the most promising technologies, providing an unmatched opportunity to scout for future talent and M&A targets.
Contact our team to find the best option for your brand.
Are there any ways to get involved with the MedTech Innovation 2025 Helsinki Summit?
Yes, the summit offers multiple ways to participate and collaborate. It is designed to foster partnerships with other organisations and stakeholders, providing speaking opportunities, including keynotes and panel discussions, for industry leaders and experts.
Additionally, innovators can present their breakthroughs by applying for a spot in the “Open Pitch” session.
For those who want to assist with the event’s execution, there are also opportunities to volunteer.
Contact our team to learn more.
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