Open Mic Pitching & Networking: Health & Life Science Special
Get ready for a Legendary Open Mic Pitch Night, this time shining the spotlight on Health & Life Sciences 🧬✨
In partnership with Barclays Innovation Hub, Skillwork, and Explosive Brand, we’re bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders for an evening of rapid-fire pitches, buzzing conversations, and meaningful connections.
This isn’t your typical pitch night. Expect 1-minute open mic pitches (yes, the water guns are still very real if you run over ⏱), high-energy networking sessions, and a room full of people who are shaping the future of health. Whether you’re here to pitch, meet investors, or just soak up the atmosphere, this is where opportunities spark and community comes alive.
🕒 Run of Show
16:00 – 16:30 — Doors open, welcome drinks
16:30 – 16:40 — Welcome speech
16:40 – 17:00 — Guest speaker (Health & Life Science- To be announced)
17:00 – 17:10 — 5 x Founders pitch (Session 1)
17:10 – 17:30 — Networking
17:30 – 17:45 — 5–10 Founders pitch (Session 2)
17:45 – 18:15 — Networking
18:15 – 18:30 — 5–10 Founders pitch (Session 3)
18:30 – 19:00 — Networking
19:00 – 19:15 — Masterclass (To be announced)
19:15 – 19:45 — Networking
19:45 – 20:15 — 5–10 Founders pitch (Session 5)
20:15 – 20:55 — Networking
20:55 – 21:00 — Closing words & event wrap-up
👉 Please note: This event has a limited capacity of 100 attendees. To ensure we curate the most valuable environment for meaningful connections, we’ll be reviewing applications on a weekly basis, giving priority to those working within the health and life sciences sector.
If additional spaces become available closer to the event, we’ll extend invitations to other applicants from the wider startup community.
Our goal is to create a highly curated experience that truly reflects and benefits the health industry.
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A Huge Thanks to our Partners!
Skillwork & Explosive Brand
Skillwork and Explosive Brand are strategic service providers at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare industry. Supporting both startups and corporates from early-stage ideas to fully mature solutions, they bring a unique perspective shaped by their work with giants like GSK and Haleon, as well as ambitious founders. As ecosystem builders and hosts of the London Healthcare Innovation Forum, their mission is to shape the future of health by amplifying bold ideas and connecting the people driving real change.
Life Sciences & Health Tech - Barclays Innovation Banking
Safety Partner
Safespace Plus will help foster an environment of safety and empowerment with our Code of Conduct & incident reporting system, giving our attendees a secure platform to voice any concerns and ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued.
Venue Partner
Barclays Innovation Hub powered by Eagle Labs. Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the Barclays Innovation Hub is a cutting-edge space supporting AI, deep tech, and high-growth startups. Backed by Microsoft and NVIDIA, the hub connects entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, making it the perfect venue for collaboration and creativity.