Innovator’s Pitch Challenge

What Is It?

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) is an opportunity for early-stage life science and healthcare companies to gain additional exposure to conference attendees and pitch directly to a panel of judges, featuring active investors and industry experts. Participating companies pay $3,495for the pitch package, which includes a 3-day standard registration ticket, exhibition space to host a poster*, and participation in an in-person, live Q&A session.  

*The pitch package does not include the poster printing fee.

IPC RESI South Companies 

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Who Should Apply What are the Benefits of Participating in IPC?

Early-stage life science and healthcare companies seeking: 

  • Seed Capital: $25k – 2M 
  • Series A Capital: $2 – 10M 
  • Series B Capital: $10 – 50M 

are all welcome to apply. 

Opportunity to pitch to a panel of pre-selected investor & investor expert judges 
4 minutes of pitch time 
– 9 minutes of Q&A 
Session moderators will be strict on these time restraints to ensure an equal and fair opportunity for all participants 
 
Participants are assigned to a live pitch and Q&A session based on similar sector/technology.

What is the Cost to Pitch? How do I Register, and What is Required in the Application?

$3,495. The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) package includes the following: 
 
– 3-day standard registration  
Live pitch and Q&A session  
Exhibition space to host a poster 
 
All payment is collected through the RESI IPC application form. 

All applicants register by completing the RESI IPC application. The application asks for brief information about the company and the presenter. We also require companies to submit their non-confidential marketing collateral (pitch deck and executive summary), as well as their company logo and the presenter’s headshot to effectively promote their participation on our social media channels. 

What if I Have Already Signed Up for the RESI 3-Day Standard Registration and Want to Participate in IPC? Is There a Deadline to Apply?

In the RESI IPC application, there is an option to pay for the pitch fee only. The pitch fee is an additional $1,800.

Yes. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 21. However, applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and we usually have a running waitlist of companies, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

 

What is the Date and Location of IPC? Are there Any Prizes or Awards Involved?

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) will take place during the in-person day of RESI

Yes! All registered RESI attendees will be given 5 pieces of “RESI Cash” upon conference check-in. All attendees are able to use RESI Cash to “invest” in IPC finalist companies they find the most compelling. The Top 3 companies with the most RESI Cash invested are announced during the cocktail reception that takes place at the end of RESI (5-7pm), and receive the following: 
 
1st Place ($12,000 Value) 
– Complimentary tickets to 3 RESI events* of your choice (up to 2 tickets per event) 

2nd Place ($8,000 Value) 

– Complimentary tickets to 2 RESI events* of your choice (up to 2 tickets per event) 

3rd Place ($4,000 Value) 
– Complimentary tickets to 1 RESI event* of your choice (up to 2 tickets per event) 

*The complimentary tickets must be redeemed within 1 calendar year upon placing in the Top 3. 

Poster Example

Pitch package does not include poster printing

Webinar: Preparing For The IPC

Pitch & Investor Q&A

IPC Poster