Y Science 2026 - Swissnex
2026-11-18
Swissnex is partnering with the Embassy of Switzerland in Denmark, Orion, and Y Science for the Y Science Health & Pharma Pitching Competition 2026. Swiss-based entrepreneurs can apply to pitch their health and pharma startup live on the Y Science stage in Helsinki during Slush week. Selected finalists receive pitch coaching, exhibition space, a Slush startup pass, and compete for a EUR 5,000 prize.
Organizer: University of Helsinki / HiLIFE
At a glance
- Who can apply
- Swiss early-stage startups incorporated on or after 18 November 2023 and pre-startups not yet incorporated, developing solutions in one of the following fields: Applications of AI/ML in health and drug discovery, New treatment options for oncology, with particular interest in RIPTACs, Novel biologic
- Prizes
- EUR 5,000 prize awarded to the winning team
- Attendance
- more than 500 attendees
- Stage
- Pre seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Healthtech, Biotech
Agenda
- 2026-10-06 – 2026-11-12 · Online pitching workshop and coaching sessions
- 2026-11-13 · Online final preparation meeting
- 2026-11-17 · Dress rehearsal with fellow finalists at Terkko Health Hub in Helsinki
- 2026-11-18 · Y Science Health & Pharma Pitching Competition