2026 BOTSRise Summit: Founders Showcase
Are you building the future of Orthopedic Technology? 🦴🚀
As a cornerstone of the BOTSRise Summit, we are hosting an elite Pitch Competition for ortho-focused startups. This is your platform to showcase your innovation to a panel of top-tier VCs, industry experts, and clinical leaders who are actively looking for the next breakthrough in musculoskeletal care.
Why Compete?
The Top 3 Prizes: Finalists will compete for cash prizes awarded to to the top three orthopedic startups that demonstrate the most impact and innovation:
🥇 Gold: $5K
🥈 Silver: $2,5K
🥉 Bronze: $1K.
Investor Access: Pitch directly to investors specializing in MedTech, Surgical Robotics, and Digital Health.
Industry Spotlight: Get your startup in front of an audience of potential partners, customers, and clinical experts.
Eligibility: We are accepting applications from early-stage startups (Pre-seed to Series A) focusing on orthopedic hardware, biomaterials, surgical software, or recovery tech. Our committee will review all submissions to select the finalists who will pitch live on the main stage.
📅 DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 1, 2026
Event Details
📅 Dates: May 15–16, 2026
📍 Location: Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), One Broadway, Cambridge, MA
🏨 Travel: Discounted rooms are available via our exclusive booking link.
🎟️ Student & Trainee Discounts: To support the next generation of leaders, we’ve reserved limited discounted tickets for students, medical trainees, emerging founders, and early-career professional. Email [email protected] to request your code.
🌐 Website: Check out Botsrise.com for more details.
Don’t just watch the future of Orthopedics—build it. Apply now to secure your spot!