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Present at MIT Health Science Forum – Startup Lightning Talks

Deadline: March 20, 2026

The MIT Startup Exchange team (MIT STEX) is seeking for up to six startups to present at the Startup Lightning talks during MIT's Health Science Forum — a convening of industry leaders, researchers, and innovators across the health and life sciences ecosystem.

📅 Date: May 11, 2026

 

Who should apply?

Startups working on: 

  • Drug delivery
  • Neurology
  • Diagnostics
  • Biomanufacturing
  • Multi-sensory AI models (the use of AI to collect and interpret health data)

 

Participation format

Selected startups will:

  • Deliver a 5-minute presentation during the Startup Lightning Talks
  • Participate in the Startup Exhibit
  • Engage with forum attendees, including industry representatives, researchers, and ecosystem partners

 

Application process 

  • Apply using this opportunity form by March 20, 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed by the MIT Startup Exchange team
  • Selected startups will be invited to participate in a pre-event dry run
  • Please note that priority will be given to startups that have participated in an assessment call and/or have not presented at recent MIT STEX events.

 

Deadline: March 20, 2026
Posted on: February 20, 2026
Location: Cambridge, MA
Industry: Health
Key Words:
Health Tech, Drug Delivery, Neurology, diagnostics, biomanufacturing, multisensory AI models, AI Healthcare
Contact MIT Startup Exchange with questions

The MIT Startup Exchange team (MIT STEX) is seeking for up to six startups to present at the Startup Lightning talks during MIT's Health Science Forum — a convening of industry leaders, researchers, and innovators across the health and life sciences ecosystem.

📅 Date: May 11, 2026

 

Who should apply?

Startups working on: 

  • Drug delivery
  • Neurology
  • Diagnostics
  • Biomanufacturing
  • Multi-sensory AI models (the use of AI to collect and interpret health data)

 

Participation format

Selected startups will:

  • Deliver a 5-minute presentation during the Startup Lightning Talks
  • Participate in the Startup Exhibit
  • Engage with forum attendees, including industry representatives, researchers, and ecosystem partners

 

Application process 

  • Apply using this opportunity form by March 20, 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed by the MIT Startup Exchange team
  • Selected startups will be invited to participate in a pre-event dry run
  • Please note that priority will be given to startups that have participated in an assessment call and/or have not presented at recent MIT STEX events.

 

Participation Requirements

By accepting an invitation to present at the MIT STEX Startup Lightning Talks (live or virtual), you agree to:

  • Attend the event at the confirmed date and time, including any required preparation calls or dry runs

  • Follow the presentation format and deadlines, including submitting final slides and requested materials (e.g., bio, headshot, logo, consent form)

  • Complete the post-event feedback form by the noted deadline

 

  • Participation Requirements

    By accepting an invitation to present at the MIT STEX Startup Lightning Talks (live or virtual), you agree to:

    • Attend the event at the confirmed date and time, including any required preparation calls or dry runs

    • Follow the presentation format and deadlines, including submitting final slides and requested materials (e.g., bio, headshot, logo, consent form)

    • Complete the post-event feedback form by the noted deadline

     

Disclaimer:  MIT Startup Exchange can make introductions that ideally provide open ended discussions in order to share mutual interests and potentially create common ground that incite the parties to collaborate. MIT Startup Exchange introductions may eventually lead to mutual partnerships, but that is not in any way guaranteed by MIT, MIT Corporate Relations, MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) or MIT Startup Exchange, which takes no responsibility for these outcomes and no formal part in such discussions following our introduction. MIT Startup Exchange and its activities and events are not for purposes of soliciting investment or offering securities.