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Together for a healthier world

Xcelerate 2025 – Ignite the Future of Healthcare!

The Ultimate HealthTech Showdown is Back!

Join us at WHX Miami 2025 for Xcelerate, the premier global start-up competition where the brightest minds in healthcare innovation battle for the Grand Prize and industry recognition! This is your chance to witness game-changing solutions, high-stakes pitches, and the future of HealthTech—all live on stage!

Live at WHX Miami 2025 | June 11–13
Miami Beach Convention Center

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

What to Expect

  • 20 of the world’s most disruptive HealthTech start-ups
  • Two action-packed rounds + a final pitch-off
  • Expert-led Q&A and feedback sessions
  • 1 Grand Prize Winner, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up

This is where innovation meets ambition—and only the best will rise to the top!

Competition Format – Fast-Paced, High-Impact!

  • Round 1 – June 11: Group 1 (10 Start-Ups) take the stage
  • Round 2 – June 12: Group 2 (10 Start-Ups) pitch their innovations
  • Final Showdown – June 13: Top 6 Start-Ups compete for the Grand Prize!

Each Start-Up Gets: 

  • 4 minutes to pitch their breakthrough idea
  • 4 minutes of rapid-fire Q&A with expert judges

Dive in and innovate

Areas of Interest

We're looking for trailblazing start-ups driving innovation in:

Generative AI in healthcare

Metaverse & virtual care

AR & VR for patient engagement

Next-gen screening

AI-powered drug discovery

Advanced disease management

Good health & Wellbeing

Medical devices

Breakthrough MedTech

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What’s at Stake?

  • Exclusive Prizes & Industry Recognition

  • Mentorship & Networking with Top Investors & Industry Leaders

Win exclusive prizes

  • Flight and Hotel Stay Covered for WHX Dubai 2026
  • Complimentary Space at WHX Miami 2026
  • 6 months virtual mentorship with Global Ventures at Research Park at Florida Atlantic (valued at $1800)
  • Recognition awards

  • 3-month virtual mentorship with Global Ventures at Research Park at Florida Atlantic ($900)
  • Recognition award

  • Personalised 1-1 mentorship with Global Ventures at Research Park at Florida Atlantic
  • Recognition award

WHX Miami

Think You Have What It Takes?

Apply Now and take your healthtech innovation to the world stage at Xcelerate 2025!