MedTech Spotlight: Singapore 2026
Flagship APAC Pitch Event, co-organized with BLOCK71 Singapore.
14-15 April 2026 | i³ building at NUS Enterprise
About the Event
Live Pitches (Closed-Door)
Selected startups participate in closed-door pitch sessions, present their innovation in a focused setting, and receive direct, actionable feedback from the expert judges representing strategics, hospitals, investors backgrounds.
Format:
- Roundtable pitch system
- 5-minute pitch + 15 minute Q&A
- Founders rotate between groups of judges to ensure diverse exposure
- Confidential, candid feedback environment
Market Discovery (Startups)
A guided immersion into Singapore’s innovation ecosystem, giving founders practical insight into how medtech products are developed, evaluated, and adopted locally.
Format:
- Half-day guided site visits
- Exposure to local ecosystems, clinical innovations environments, and more.
- Direct interaction with local innovation stakeholders
2025 Reference of Tour included:
- Visit to co11ab Novena together with NHG
- Visit to BioMedia Holdings
- Visit to GENEO, Singapore Science Park, together with Tech Brews
Public Panel Sessions
An open-format segment where the broader medtech community joins founders for ecosystem-led discussions. This is where founders gain perspective on Singapore’s healthcare landscape, investor expectations, partnership pathways, and the realities of scaling across Asia Pacific.
Format:
- Curated panel discussions with strategics, investors, clinicians, and sector experts
- Lightning presentations from pitching companies to present their innovations
- Networking with local and regional medtech leaders
2025 Reference:
- Reverse pitches by Strategic Partners
- 1-min Lightning Presentations by Pitching Startups
- Investors & Alumni Panel Discussions
Venue
Agenda
Registration
Welcome & Judges Orientation
Pitch Session 1 (8 startups)
- 1-min introduction each
- 5-min pitch + 15-min Q&A × 3 rotations
Pitch Session 2 (7 startups)
- 1-min introduction each
- 5-min pitch + 15-min Q&A × 3 rotations
Judges Deliberation (for Judges-only)
Networking Lunch
Singapore Ecosystem Discovery Tour (for Pitching Startups only)
- Stop 1: Alice Lee Innovation Centre of Excellence (A.L.I.C.E) together with SGH
- Stop 2: Co11ab Novena with NHG
Registration
Welcome & Judges Orientation
Pitch Session 3 (8 startups)
- 1-min introduction each
- 5-min pitch + 15-min Q&A × 3 rotations
Pitch Session 4 (7 startups)
- 1-min introduction each
- 5-min pitch + 15-min Q&A × 3 rotations
Judges Deliberation (for Judges-only)
Networking Lunch
Public Conference & Networking
Lightning rounds, panels, and ecosystem networking
Registration for Public
Welcome Remarks by MTI APAC & Block71 Singapore
Corporate Presentation
More speakers coming soon...
3 min each
Lightning Round - 15 Startups
Learn about the selected pitching startups through their 1-min introduction
What Gets Funded Now: How APAC MedTech Startups Can Win in a More Selective Environment
Lightning Round - 15 Startups
Learn about the selected pitching startups through their 1-min introduction
Global Growth Playbook: How MedTech Founders Enter New Markets
Closing Remarks
Networking Reception
Pitching Companies
How to Participate: The Journey
From application to pitching — and what happens after the event.
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Apply to MedTech Innovator APAC 2026
Application window (closed)
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Apply to MedTech Innovator APAC 2026
Application window (closed)
Medtech startups apply to the MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific 2026 Accelerator Program.
Eligibility:
- Medical device, diagnostic, or digital health companies
- Early to mid-stage development (prototype through early commercialization)
- Innovative solutions addressing significant unmet clinical needs
- Ready to scale internationally
Application Instructions
- Visit the MedTech Innovator Application Portal
- Select “MedTech Innovator APAC - Accelerator 2026 Program”
- Under Pitch Event Location, select “MTI APAC Pitch Event IV (Singapore)”
- Complete all required sections
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Selection & Invitation
Shortlisting for live pitching
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Selection & Invitation
Shortlisting for live pitching
Applications are evaluated by industry experts based on innovation, clinical impact, market opportunity, team strength, and traction.
30 Medtech startups will be invited to pitch at MedTech Spotlight Singapore 2026
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Pitch at MedTech Spotlight Singapore
Core event experience
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Pitch at MedTech Spotlight Singapore
Core event experience
Selected medtech startups will take part in two days of live pitch sessions, market discovery activities, and ecosystem engagement on 14-15 April 2026, gaining direct exposure to strategics, investors, and healthcare leaders across Asia Pacific.
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Post-Event Outcomes & Accelerator Selection
What happens after the pitch
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Post-Event Outcomes & Accelerator Selection
What happens after the pitch
Accelerator Pathway: Companies demonstrating strong global potential may be invited to join the MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Accelerator cohort of 20 startups selected from across the Asia Pacific region.
Customized 1:1 mentorship
Customized 1:1 mentorship from global industry experts matched to your specific needs
Strategic guidance
Strategic guidance on regulatory, clinical, commercial and fundraising challenges
Strategic introductions
Strategic introductions to investors and partners across Asia Pacific
Cash prizes at Grand Finals
Competition for up to USD 300,000 in cash prizes at Grand Finals
Ongoing support
Ongoing support to accelerate commercialization and regional expansion
Valuable connections
Valuable connections made with judges, investors, and strategic partners
Actionable feedback
Actionable feedback to refine your international expansion strategy
Increased visibility
Increased visibility in the Asia Pacific medtech ecosystem
Follow-on conversations
Potential follow-on conversations with interested judges and attendees
Eligibility to apply again
Eligibility to apply again for future MedTech Innovator programs
Ongoing support
Ongoing support to accelerate commercialization and regional expansion
Co-Organizer
Block71 by NUS Enterprise
BLOCK71 is a global network of innovation hubs and startup communities, backed by National University of Singapore (NUS Enterprise). Across 11 cities in 6 countries—Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Saigon, Nagoya, Tokyo, Suzhou, Chongqing, Guangzhou, and Silicon Valley—BLOCK71 supports entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and connections they need to succeed.