Registration for 2026 Are Open Now!

If you are interested in joining us in 2026, we encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay informed when registration opens for next year.

Steps to Compete in Startup Prize: Health

Register your medical or health-related startup.
Select a track for your startup:
- FDA Track: Requires FDA Approval to get to market.
- Non-FDA Track: Does not require FDA Approval.
Select the Qualifying Event(s) you will attend.
Complete your application in the Entrepreneur Portal. Please note, your application does not need to be completed prior to attending a Qualifying Event.
Submit your Entrepreneur Portal by 11:59pm CT on Monday, June 15, 2026.

Register for Startup Prize: Health 2026

Complete the form below to register your startup for Startup Prize: Health 2026.

Registration Reminders

To be eligible for competition, you must attend at least one of the Qualifying Events —
- The Online event is Friday & Saturday, April 10-11, 2026.
- The In-Person event is Friday through Sunday, June 5-7, 2026 in Shreveport, LA.
- You may attend just one event or both, but you must fully attend at least one qualifying event to be considered for the finals.
To attend the Online Qualifying Event (April 10-11), you must register no later than Friday, March 20, 2026.
To attend the In-Person Qualifying Event (June 5-7), you must register no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.
You may attend one or both Qualifying Events. Be sure to register prior to the registration deadline.
Be sure to select the appropriate track for your startup (FDA or non-FDA).

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Melissa Brannan at melissa@startupprize.com.