The AUA Innovation Nexus Forum is the cornerstone of the broader Innovation Nexus Ecosystem, an initiative designed to:

• Drive Breakthrough Innovation in Urology
• Foster Entrepreneurship & Collaboration
• Spotlight High-Potential Urology Startups
• Deliver Actionable Insights for Investors & Strategic Partners
• Create Meaningful, High-Value Networking Opportunities

This event empowers attendees to deepen their expertise, engage directly with leading industry minds, and gain strategic insights from top executives. It’s a unique opportunity to forge meaningful connections with investors and partners who share a commitment to driving collaboration, discovery, and progress in urologic care.

Innovation Nexus Showcase

The Innovation Nexus Showcase is the centerpiece of the Forum. This year the Showcase is evolving to go beyond an incubator to also be an accelerator program—designed to drive real-world progress across every stage of startup development.

This premier event invites a wide range of startups—from Idea stage through Post-Series A—to present their innovations to a high-impact audience.

This dynamic forum gives innovators the opportunity to showcase their solutions, gain expert feedback, and build the connections needed to accelerate funding, partnerships, and commercialization.

For investors and industry stakeholders, the Showcase offers a first look at emerging technologies shaping the future of urologic care.

We hope you will join us at the 2026 Innovation Nexus Forum on May 14, 2025, in Washington, DC!