Thank You For Your Interest in Start-Up Stadium! Applications Are Now Closed.
We are currently reviewing all applications and will reach out to applicants regarding their application status in May 2022.
Start-Up Stadium was designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to access key members of the investment community, venture philanthropy groups, strategic partners, and non-dilutive capital at the world’s largest biotechnology event.
By participating in Start-up Stadium, you will benefit from exposure to investors, discounted registration fees, and complimentary access to BIO One-on-One Partnering™.
What Kind of Exposure do you Receive?
The goal of Start-up Stadium is to increase your start-ups’ engagement and visibility with investors, state and regional affiliates, and early-stage companies at the beginning of their life-cycle. During the BIO International Convention, investor judges will attend live start-up presentations and engage in Q&A/feedback with start-up finalists.
Start-Up Stadium Finalists have the opportunity to attend the BIO International Convention at discounted rates of $800 per registrant. However, it is free to apply to be considered for Start-Up Stadium—applications were accepted until April 15, 2022. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to meet the finalists and hear their pitches during June 13-16.
Who can participate? Companies that have...
- Raised less than $10M since inception
- Previous business pitch or competition experience
- Fewer than 20 full-time employees
- Not previously been named a BIO Start-Up Stadium winner
Have additional questions? Download the Start-Up Stadium Pitch Guide Instructions here.
