Shark Tank Pitch Competition

Event Details

When: September 11-13, 2026

Where: Biltmore Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia, Georgia Medtech Innovation Summit 2026 by Clinical Accelerator

Who Should Apply: Companies developing novel medical devices in the late preclinical or early-stage clinical (FIH) phase

Format: Selected companies will have 5 minutes to pitch, followed by 5-minute live feedback and Q&A from our distinguished expert panel

Panelists: Leading venture capitalists, strategic investors, world-class KOLs in medical areas, experts in First-in-Human (FIH) and Early Feasibility Studies (EFS) clinical trials, specialists in regulatory affairs

Are you a late-stage preclinical or early-stage (FIH) clinical MedTech company developing novel medical devices

Do you have a breakthrough innovation poised to disrupt medical care? 

If so, this is your opportunity to pitch live to a panel of renowned investors, strategics, distinguished clinicians, clinical and regulatory experts, and medtech industry leaders at the Georgia Medtech Innovation Summit 2026 “Pulse of Medtech Innovation” Shark Tank Pitch Competition!

Why Participate

Take advantage of this opportunity to accelerate clinical development of your innovative medical technology.

The winning company will receive $25,000 in cash and in-kind clinical services provided by the sponsors of the Shark Tank to help accelerate their clinical development journey

Attract investment and collaborations critical for advancing your technology

Benefit from real-time insights and guidance from experts in clinical trials, regulatory pathways, and commercialization

Pitch directly to premier investors and industry decision-makers

Connect with key opinion leaders (KOLs), top clinicians, clinical and regulatory specialists to refine your innovation’s clinical and market potential

Leverage the right expertise, resources, and industry connections to fast-track your First-in-Human (FIH) and early human feasibility (EFS) trials

Compete for funding opportunities, mentorship, and prestigious industry recognition

Attendance fee waived for the pitch deck presenter only

Application Eligibility

  • Late-stage preclinical or early-stage (FIH) clinical medical device company
  • Strongly demonstrated scientific rationale and unmet clinical need
  • Clearly articulated development pathway and commercialization strategy
  • Availability to present in person at the conference

Guidelines for Submission

Please send a description of your innovative medical technology in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Please do not exceed 15 slides.

Apply today and bring your medical device closer to patients and markets worldwide!