ViVE 2025 Startup Pitch Competitions
ViVE’s Startup Pitch Competitions are where healthcare’s boldest innovators step into the spotlight. Whether you’re transforming how patients access care or tackling the cost curve with AI, ViVE is the proving ground for your startup’s potential. Please reach out to content@viveevent.com with any inquiries.
ViVE Startup Pitch Competition
The Startup Pitch Competition is designed to showcase next-gen solutions that push beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, these pitch stages are where fresh ideas meet real-world impact.
Twelve cutting-edge startups pitched their visions live on stage in Nashville. Each company had 2.5 minutes to present their solution to a panel of expert judges, followed by 2.5 minutes of Q&A. All entrants met eligibility criteria: less than five years old and under $5 million in total funding.
2025 Winner:
Fuse clinched the top prize with its AI-driven insurance intake solution. By automating card reading, payer contract validation, and communication workflows, Fuse reduces denials, cuts administrative workload by up to 70%, and enhances patient satisfaction through accurate and efficient billing.
Prize: $25,000 in cash from HLTH + $25,000 in credit toward ViVE 2026 participation.
Making Aging Easier
Pitch Competition
The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® is on a mission to Make Aging Easier for Everyone. Innovative startups focused on longevity solutions are invited to apply to participate in the AgeTech Pitch @ ViVE. We seek tech solutions that contribute to healthier and stronger lives.
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This special pitch competition highlighted innovations that make aging easier, healthier, and more connected. Participants delivered 5-minute pitches, followed by 4 minutes of questions from a panel of AgeTech and health tech experts.
Eligibility Requirements:
Headquartered in the U.S.
Under $1 million in annual revenue
Less than $15 million in total funding
Market-ready product (preferred)
2025 Winner:
Vermut wowed judges with its AI-powered social engagement platform for older adults. The app uses user-generated content and group matchmaking to foster connection and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs by 40%.
Prize: $10,000 cash award from the AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP®.
Bonus Opportunities: Select participants were invited to join the AgeTech accelerator program and received complimentary passes to ViVE 2025.
For more details, please read the pitch rules here.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Think your solution belongs on the ViVE stage? Startup Pitch Applications for ViVE 2026 open in October.
This is your chance to:
Showcase your innovation
Gain exposure to top-tier investors and industry leaders
Join the ranks of companies shaping the future of healthcare
Questions? Reach out to content@viveevent.com