APPLICATIONS OPEN JULY 14TH
About the Competition
We are thrilled to announce the AHA Health Tech Competition, the crown jewel of the Health Innovation Pavilion’s three-day program. Five selected health tech start-ups will take center stage to pitch their solutions to a distinguished panel of judges including cardiologists, industry experts and healthcare investors.
How Does It Work
Our unique two-pitch format gives each of the five finalists the chance to show how their health technology combines scientific evidence, business viability and patient impact in cardiovascular and stroke care.
- Saturday, November 8th: Finalists present their business models and go-to-market strategies—through a health access lens—to a panel of judges.
- Sunday, November 9th: Finalists return to pitch how their solution aligns with AHA science to a panel of judges.
The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by AHA CEO Nancy Brown immediately following the Sunday pitch session.
Who Should Apply?
Are you an emerging health technology company with a market-ready product, tested business model and evidence of potential efficacy and impact?
To be considered, your company should have:
- An Innovative Market–Ready Product for heart or stroke care—aligned with AHA or validated science and supported by a business model
- A Developed and Tested Business Model in areas like heart failure, stroke, hypertension, cardiometabolic disease, imaging, electrophysiology and more
- A Proof of Concept or Supporting Data (pilot or published study)
- Customers or Commercial Pilots in Place using technology such as wearables, AI/ML, remote monitoring, or clinical decision support to diagnose, treat or manage patients
Five Finalists will be Judged on the Following Criteria:
Pitch 1, Business (Saturday, Nov. 8)
- Company overview, mission, solution/product and technology
- Business plan, go-to-market strategy with health access lens
- Key differentiators/IP
Pitch 2, Science (Sunday, Nov. 9)
- How the solution aligns with AHA science and clinical guidelines
- Supporting data showing efficacy and outcomes
- Potential for significant impact on cardiovascular and/or brain health
Why Apply?
Finalists Receive:
- Chance to pitch live during the Health Tech Competition in the Health Innovation Pavilion at Scientific Sessions in New Orleans November 8th-9th, 2025
- Inclusion in AHA press release and access to marketing and video assets from the competition to promote finalist status
- Two Exhibit Hall passes to the 2025 AHA Scientific Sessions
- 10% off sponsorships, pods and other opportunities
- Invitations to future AHA health tech events
Overall Winner Receives:
- Featured in AHA’s press release as the 2025 Health Tech Competition Winner, access to video and marketing assets from competition and use of AHA’s Innovators’ Network servicemark on website.
- One-year complementary membership in the AHA Innovators’ Network
- Mentorship from AHA Volunteer leadership and judges
- Invitations to future CHTI networking and educational events
- Promotion through CHTI’s website and via AHA’s social media mentions/shares
- Discounted rate for AHA’s digital CarePlans (The Intelligent Health Solutions)
Timeline
- Monday, July 14, 2025: Applications open
- Friday, October 3, 2025: Deadline to apply
- Friday, October 17, 2025: Finalists notified
- Friday, November 3, 2025: Finalists materials due
- Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9, 2025: Finalists present at Scientific Sessions
- November 7–10, 2025: Event dates at AHA Scientific Sessions in New Orleans (Finalists must attend in person)
How to Apply?
APPLICATIONS OPEN JULY 14TH
Get ready to shine: this is your moment to stand out in health tech innovation.
