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 $3,495 for 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? |
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Early-stage life science and healthcare companies seeking:
are all welcome to apply. |
– Opportunity to pitch to a panel of pre-selected investor & investor expert judges |
What is the Cost to Pitch? | How do I Register, and What is Required in the Application? |
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$3,495. The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) package includes the following: |
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? |
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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.
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What is the Date and Location of IPC? | Are there Any Prizes or Awards Involved? |
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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: 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) *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