Challenger Pitch for Health

This landmark event will award $500,000 in grants to outstanding translational research projects from Australian researchers and start-ups.

Two Streams, One National Showcase

• Challenger Summit
  Open to all Australian researchers including those from start-ups and all Australian universities, institutes, and the public health system.
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• St Vincent’s Pitch for Health
  Focused on teams from St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

By combining these streams into a single national showcase, we aim to amplify visibility, foster collaboration, and streamline pathways to capital and commercialisation.

What to Expect

• The finalists will pitch live to a panel of investors, clinicians, and industry leaders.
• Expert panels and keynote speakers will explore trends in clinical translation, investment, and health-tech commercialisation.
• $500,000 in grants will be awarded across four categories.
• Networking opportunities.

Why It Matters

Challenger Pitch for Health is more than a competition. It’s a national platform for accelerating biomedical innovation. It champions the researcher-entrepreneur and fast-tracks bold ideas into clinical and commercial impact.

The event brings together over 250 investors, clinicians, and industry leaders to discover and support Australia’s most promising biomedical founders. It’s a unique opportunity to position your research and brand at the centre of this innovation pipeline, expand your visibility among key decision-makers, and gain early access to emerging commercial opportunities.

How to Apply

Proto Axiom Challenger pitch applications open August 2025.

Join Proto Axiom Connect to be notified when the applications open and be among the first to hear about key dates, program announcements, and opportunities to participate.