20 Mar | Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) Pitchfest

Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) Pitchfest, in partnership with ANDHealth and AstraZeneca, offers early-stage startups a unique platform to raise profile, build networks and be crowned Healthcare Start-Up of the Year!

Australian Healthcare Week 2025 is the premier event for healthcare professionals, bringing together over 8,000 industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to explore the future of healthcare delivery. With dedicated stages on digital health, AI, aged care, sustainability and more, AHW is your opportunity to connect, learn and showcase solutions shaping the healthcare landscape.

This year's Pitchfest will focus on digital health solutions that solve problems for health and aged care service providers (B2B).

Our judging panel will select and invite four applicants to pitch in front of a live audience in Sydney on Thursday 20 March. Selected start-ups will deliver a 5-minute pitch followed by 10 minutes of Q&A with the judging panel around the business model, value proposition and more.

The winning startup will:

• 👑 Be crowned the 5th AHW Start-Up of the Year
• 🤝 Get complimentary access to AstraZeneca’s A.Catalyst Network – a mentorship program connecting startups to AstraZeneca’s worldwide network and providing access to mentors, resources and support, as well as opportunities to learn and upskill your capabilities.
• 🤩 Receive a complimentary stand at AHW 2026 – to help your start-up stand out and build your brand and awareness with senior health decision-makers!

Applications close at 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Friday 21 February.