Emerging Innovations: Start-up Pitch Competition – Now Open for Applications!

Do you have a groundbreaking (responsible) AI solution for health care? 

Join the Start-up Pitch Competition at the Responsible AI in Health Care Conference (CRAIHC 2025) and pitch your innovation to a jury of leading investors, health professionals, and experts. 

What’s in it for you?  

  • €10,000 cash prize for the winning pitch 
  • A chance to present in front of top-tier investors, clinicians, and innovation scouts 
  • Visibility for your start-up in the booming Responsible AI in Health care ecosystem 
  • Exclusive networking opportunities throughout the conference 

Who should apply? 

We’re looking for start-ups and scale-ups working on AI in health care. Whether you’re tackling diagnostics, patient engagement, clinical workflow support, or health equity — if you’re using AI responsibly to improve health care, we want to hear from you. 

You should: 

  • Be a registered company (start-up or scale-up) 
  • Have a product or service at least at MVP stage 
  • Be available to pitch live during the conference on September 11th  

Key Details 

  • Deadline to apply: June 12th 2025 
  • Decision date: June 26th 2025 
  • Pitch format: 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A 
  • When & where: During CRAIHC 2025 on September 11th and 12th 2025 in the centre of Rotterdam 
  • Number of selected start-ups: 6 

Pitch deck criteria 

We would like to receive a maximum of 10 slides that include the following information: 

  • Company name, website, and contact info 
  • Description of the company and its mission 
  • Stage of development (early-stage, growth-stage) 
  • Problem being solved 
  • Details of the solution/product being pitched 
  • What is your definition of responsible use / steps taken to develop and use AI responsible 
  • Market potential 
  • Team overview and key people involved 

Possible interesting additions: 

  • Your open questions regarding responsible AI in your solution/product 
  • Societal relevance of the solution/product being pitched 

Ready to pitch?  

Apply now by filling out this form or use the QR Code below and sending an email with your pitch deck to craihc@erasmusmc.nl! 

For questions, contact:  

georgia.tax@eur.nl 
w.m.dokkum@tudelft.nl 
l.deroode@tudelft.nl