MedTech World partners with Startup World Cup for startup pitch competition at Hong Kong 2026 edition

MedTech World is joining forces with Startup World Cup, the global startup competition series powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, to bring a high-stakes startup pitch competition to Hong Kong this year. The competition will take place on 28 August, closing out the three-day flagship event, MedTech World Asia 2026 | Hong Kong, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

For early-stage medtech founders, this isn’t just another pitch stage. It’s a direct pathway to global investors, industry mentors, and a shot at a $1 million prize in San Francisco.

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What’s happening on 28 August

On the final day of MedTech World Asia 2026, ten handpicked startups will take the stage to pitch their innovations in front of a panel of judges, investors, and industry leaders. The event is designed to spotlight some of the region’s most promising medtech ventures and connect them with the people who can help scale their businesses.

Founders selected to participate will get to:

• Showcase their solutions to an international audience
• Receive direct feedback from experienced judges and investors
• Build relationships with potential funding partners
• Gain meaningful exposure across the medtech ecosystem

How startups are judged

Competition for a spot on stage, and for the win, is steep. Judges will evaluate each pitch across four key criteria:

• Novelty: how original and differentiated is the solution?
• Feasibility: can the technology realistically be built and deployed?
• Market potential: is there a viable, scalable market opportunity?
• Healthcare impact: what difference will this make for patients, providers, or the system at large?

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The road to San Francisco

This Hong Kong edition is one leg of a much bigger journey. Startup World Cup runs more than 100 regional competitions across over 20 countries each year, all feeding into a single Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. The top-performing startup from the Hong Kong pitch will earn its place at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale, held November 4–6, 2026 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco.

At the Grand Finale, the winner will compete against regional champions from around the world for:

• A $1,000,000 investment prize
• Access to a global network of investors, mentors, and strategic partners

What’s in it for the winner

Beyond the Grand Finale seat itself, the MedTech World Startup Pitch Winner receives a substantial support package designed to accelerate their business, including:

• A startup package for MedTech World Europe 2026 | Malta
• Media exposure and PR coverage through MedTech World’s yearly channels
• Up to 10 hours of tailored consulting from Blue Goat Cyber
• Up to 3 hours of tailored consulting from Ascend CRO
• An institutional-grade “Investor Readiness Package” (a $10,000 value)
• One full month of RaiseHealth’s Tier 2 (DWY) Strategic Co-Pilot AI agent subscription

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How to get involved

Interested startups can apply now for a chance to be one of the ten selected to pitch. Applications go through a jury review process, with the top ten handpicked to take the stage in Hong Kong.

Buy your startup pass and register your interest for the MedTech World Startup Pitch Competition today.