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Extended deadline for Start-up Pitch Competition at CRAIHC 2025: apply now!

Do you have a groundbreaking (responsible) AI solution for healthcare? Apply now for the Start-up Pitch Competition at the Responsible AI in Health Care Conference (CRAIHC 2025)! With the application deadline extended to Thursday, June 26, you have two more weeks to submit your pitch deck and seize the opportunity to present your AI-driven healthcare solution to a jury of leading investors, health professionals, and AI experts.

What’s in it for you?  

  • €10,000 cash prize for the winning pitch
  • A chance to present in front of top-tier investors, clinicians, and innovation scouts 
  • Visibility for your start-up in the booming Responsible AI in Health Care ecosystem 
  • Exclusive networking opportunities throughout the conference 

Who should apply?

We are looking for startups and scale-ups working on AI in healthcare. Whether you are tackling diagnostics, patient engagement, clinical workflow support, or health equity — if you are using AI responsibly to improve healthcare, we want to hear from you. 

You should: 

  • Be a registered company (startup or scale-up) 
  • Have a product or service at least at MVP stage 
  • Be available to pitch live during the conference on September 11th  

Key details

  • Deadline to apply: June 26, 2025 
  • Pitch format: 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A 
  • When & where: During CRAIHC 2025 on September 11 and 12, 2025, in the centre of Rotterdam 
  • Number of selected start-ups: 6 

Pitch deck criteria

We would like to receive a maximum of 10 slides that include the following information: 

  • Company name, website, and contact info 
  • Description of the company and its mission 
  • Stage of development (early-stage, growth-stage) 
  • Problem being solved 
  • Details of the solution/product being pitched 
  • What is your definition of responsible use / steps taken to develop and use AI responsible 
  • Market potential 
  • Team overview and key people involved 

Possible interesting additions: 

  • Your open questions regarding responsible AI in your solution/product 
  • Societal relevance of the solution/product being pitched 

Ready to pitch?

Apply now by filling out this form or use the QR Code below and sending an email with your pitch deck to craihc@erasmusmc.nl


If you have any questions, please contact:  

georgia.tax@eur.nl 
w.m.dokkum@tudelft.nl 
l.deroode@tudelft.nl 

Date: June 12, 2025
Source: Convergence