Rubik Garage – Future of HealthTech Demo Day in Milano
Join us in Milan on March 4th for Rubik Garage 8th Edition – Future of HealthTech Demo Day — an exclusive showcase of early-stage startups shaping the next wave of innovation in European HealthTech, powered by Rubik Hub, one of Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems.
This is more than a demo day. This day is a celebration of the entrepreneurial journey of our bright founders. In a narrow sense, we celebrate our teams, their efforts, and their ambition. In a broader sense, however, we gather to celebrate the whole entrepreneurial ecosystem. And for everyone who attends, it is a chance to recharge with a high-impact dose of startup energy.
📍 Venue: Smart City Lab Milano, Italy
📅 Date: 04.03.2026, 14:00-20:30
Why you should be there:
First access to handpicked early-stage startups from the Rubik Garage accelerator, building solutions at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and real-world impact. A curated founder showcase focused on validation, traction, and smart go-to-market strategies.
Top-tier networking. We’re building the network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across Italy. Be ready to connect with a curated audience of VCs, angel investors, clinical experts, and corporate partners from both the Italian and Romanian innovation ecosystems.
The Rubik Community Spirit. Experience the "Rubikorns" energy, a community-driven approach where we believe in #WeAreInThisTogether.
Who should attend:
Investors: Looking for HealthTech and MedTech startups with validated use cases and growth potential.
Healthcare Professionals: Interested in innovative clinical tools, digital health solutions, and improved patient outcomes.
Corporate & Industry Partners: Including healthcare providers, insurers, pharma companies, and clusters seeking innovation in the medical sector.
Startup Founders: Building or scaling technology-enabled health solutions.
Ecosystem Builders & Academia: Focused on fostering collaboration, research, and cross-border innovation in healthtech.
HealthTech Enthusiasts: Curious to explore emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare.
👇 What to expect:
After an intensive 5-month acceleration programme, the Rubik Garage – Future of Healthtech startups will take the stage to present solutions tackling real challenges in healthcare. From digital health and patient experience to data-driven care and operational efficiency, founders will showcase their progress and explore opportunities for growth, partnerships, and investment.
Rubik Garage is Rubik Hub’s early-stage accelerator for founders building technology-enabled startups. In this edition, the programme focused on:
Problem–solution validation, with an overview of key EU healthtech regulations (MDR, GDPR, EU AI Act) and an introduction to clinical validation requirements and realistic timelines
Product and business model refinement, tailored to the specific challenges and realities of building healthtech ventures
Early traction and investment readiness, supporting founders in building momentum and preparing for growth and fundraising within the healthtech ecosystem
Edition powered by Cluster Imago-Mol, Innovate-EU, Clusters4Health, Orange.
📋 Agenda of the day:
14:00 – 14:30 – Registration
14:30 – 15:00 – Welcome & Rubik Garage Future of HealthTech Edition
15:00 – 15:50 – Fireside Chat - The Future of HealthTech in Europe: Where Startups, Capital, and Healthcare Leadership Shape What’s Next
Speakers:
🎤️ Marco Gullà – Investment Associate at ZCube, Zambon Research Venture
🎤️ Nicolo Petrone - CEO 1000Farmacie.it
🎤️ Antonia Verna - Partner Portolano Cavallo
🎤️ Bogdan Micu - CEO Alpin Holding
🎤️ Francesco Maria Senatore – Business Development Manager Bio4Dreams (Moderator)
15:50 – 16:00 – Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:50 – Startup Pitches (1)
16:50 – 17:00 – Coffee Break
17:00 – 17:50 – Startup Pitches (2)
17:50 – 18:00 – Coffee Break
18:00 – 18:45 – Fireside Chat - Inside the Founder Journey: Scaling in Europe with the Right Capital, Partners, and Acceleration
Speakers:
🎤️ Sergiu Negut – Co-founder & Board Member at FintechOS (Moderator)
🎤️ Domenico Lopriore – Head of Open Innovation Sella
🎤️ Nicola Rodriguez – Tech Europe Foundation (TEF), ex-Director of PoliHub, Founding member of Deep Tech Alliance
🎤️ Roxana Vesa (Sabau) – Co-founder Synaptiq.io - MedTech Alumni startup
🎤️ Laura Prinzi – Senior Manager at PwC Italy Innovation Team & General Manager at SmartCityLab Milano
18:45 – 19:00 – Jury Evaluation (featuring Salvatore Sava - Startup Investment Manager at A4I, Flaminia Feleppa - Dealflow Analyst at Scientifica, Bogdan Micu - CEO Alpin Holding, Massimiliano Squillace - Founder at Contents & Christian Kumar - Investor in MedTech) & Closing remarks
19:00 – 20:30 – Aperitivo and Networking | Startup Alley
🔥 Limited access. Secure your spot now!
Participation is free, but strictly by confirmation. Seats are limited to maintain a high-quality, curated audience.
🤔 Want to get to know our startups before Demo Day?
Take a look here and discover the teams and solutions you’ll soon meet on stage.
💭 About Rubik Hub:
Rubik Hub is a leading European startup accelerator and innovation hub, known for its founder-centric, equity-free programmes and hands-on approach to supporting scalable companies.
Based in Romania and expanding across Europe, Rubik Hub has supported over 400 startups and founders, helping them collectively raise more than €75M and connect to a strong European network of mentors, investors, and partners.
In 2025, Rubik Hub was ranked among Europe’s top startup hubs by the Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted.
📷 *Media Release Notice
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