Day One – Strategy, Market Entry & Funding

Registration, Breakfast & Networking

Start the day with a light breakfast and informal networking. Meet fellow startups, investors and industry mentors.

Ignite Pitches

Each startup will give an initial pitch to a select group of innovation experts and investors. This will give mentors a baseline of where a startup is in the innovation continuum and how they can most support them during the two-day Boot Camp.

Regulatory & Reimbursement Masterclass

Engage in this interactive, panel-style presentation that goes beyond the basics. Learn your optimal regulatory pathway and understand the regulatory and reimbursement challenges from the experts.

Lunch & Keynote

Hear a first-hand account of a leader who has successfully commercialized in the field of urology. Get an insider’s view on the lessons learned from FDA approvals, fundraising and partnership opportunities.

Fundraising & Investor Readiness Workshop

Participate in this activity-based education workshop that will focus on understanding what investors look for at different funding stages, crafting an effective pitch and data-driven investor deck, and alternative funding sources.

Mentoring Roundtables: Pressure Testing Business Models

Startups rotate through small-group discussions with experts on diverse topics critical to being successful as an innovator. Topics such as: what investors look for at different funding stages and key metrics that drive investment decisions; determining how much clinical evidence is needed before launch and designing cost-effective pilot studies; and finding and managing partnerships and strategic collaborations.

Networking Dinner

Day Two – Execution, Growth & Final Pitches

Breakfast & Open Networking

Start the day with a light breakfast and informal networking. Meet fellow startups, investors, and industry mentors.

Go-To-Market Strategies Workshop

Learn how to get your first customer and gain adoption with doctors, hospitals, and clinics, as well as the importance of timing, partners, and regulatory considerations.

Founders’ Circle Roundtable: Strategic Partnerships

Discuss with experts how to engage with pharmaceutical, device and healthcare companies for partnerships; understanding the pros and cons of licensing vs. acquisition and navigating collaborations with academic institutions and hospital systems.

Lunch, Independent Work & Mentoring

Panel Discussion: Investor Insights

Engage in a frank and open exchange with a panel of investors and corporate venture arms on what makes a startup investable or acquirable.

Final Pitches & Expert Feedback

Each startup presents a refined 7-minute pitch and receives additional expert feedback in real-time.