Innovator’s Pitch Challenge

What Is The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge?

The Innovator Pitch Challenge (IPC) provides an opportunity for early-stage life science and healthcare companies to engage more with conference attendees and pitch directly to a panel of active investors and industry experts. Participating companies pay $3,495 to receive a RESI Boston Pitch Package, which includes a 3-day standard registration ticket, a dedicated exhibition space* for company materials onsite, and access to a live Q&A session.

*Two pitching companies will share a 6-foot exhibit table. Pitch poster is no longer required.

Apply to Pitch at RESI Boston

Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

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RESI Europe 2024 IPC Winners

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2nd Place

3rd Place

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Who Should Apply?

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.

What are the Benefits of Participating in IPC?

– 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?

The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) package includes the following:

– 3-day standard registration
– Live pitch and Q&A session
– Exhibition space

All payment is collected through the RESI IPC application form.

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

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?

In the RESI IPC application, there is an option to pay for the pitch fee only. You can find price info on IPC application page or contact us at IPC@lifesciencenation.com

Is There a Deadline to Apply?

Yes. You can find deadline information on the application page. 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?

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

Are there Any Prizes or Awards Involved?

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