East Coast Pitch Events 2023
The Road Tour is a series of pitch events held in cities across the US and virtually. The East Coast stop will be in held in partner and, for the first time ever, will feature two of our Accelerator programs: MedTech Innovator and BioTools Innovator.
BioTools Innovator is our newest program focused on life science tools and will kick off the three day event on March 28. This will be followed by the MedTech Innovator pitch event on March 29 & 30. Invited startups will have the opportunity to meet and receive feedback from our partners, including Asahi Intecc, BD, BroadOak Capital Partners, Dexcom, Edwards Lifesciences, Fujikura, Jabil Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson, NIPRO, Nissan Chemial Corporation, Olympus, RCT Ventures, and W.L. Gore as well as other members of the ecosystem. Importantly, the East Coast Pitch Event serves as a critical step in selecting the participants for the MedTech Innovator and BioTools Innovator 2023 cohorts.
Additionally, a subset of the MedTech Innovator pitch companies will also be in consideration for our Plastic Surgery Track established in partnership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Venue – BTI & MTI Pitch Events
Rita Rossi Colwell Center
701 E Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
BioTools Innovator - March 28
BIOTOOLS INNOVATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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| March 28 | Pitch Event | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| BTI Reception | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | |
Venue – BTI Reception
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
711 Eastern Ave,
Baltimore, MD 21202
Logistics
The East Coast Pitch is a full-day event divided into two sessions (morning and afternoon) on March 28th. A total of 15 companies will be selected to pitch at one of the sessions. During the pitch rounds, companies will present their technology to a panel of judges consisting of investors, industry leaders, and strategics. Each startup pitch round will have a 20-minute block, consisting of a 5-minute pitch and 15 minutes for Q/A and discussion. Following the sessions, judges will meet for deliberation to submit anonymous feedback that will be shared with the companies after the event. The event will conclude with a networking reception for startups, judges, and the local biotech ecosystem.
Social Media
We’ve created a custom social media graphic for you to use at this link (to be added soon). Feel free to post before and during the event. Here is a sample post you can post from your own account. Please tag @BTInnovator on Twitter and @BioToolsInnovator on LinkedIn.
BioTools Innovator Startups
TBD
MedTech Innovator - March 29 & 30
MEDTECH INNOVATOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
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| March 29 | Pitch Event Day 1 - Morning | 8 AM - 12 PM |
| Pitch Event Day 1 - Afternoon | 1 - 5 PM | |
| MTI Reception | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | |
| March 30 | Pitch Event Day 2 - Morning | 8 AM - 12 PM |
| Pitch Event Day 2 - Afternoon | 1 - 5 PM | |
Logistics
The East Coast Pitch is a two-day event; each day consists of a separate morning session (8am-12pm) and an afternoon session (1pm-5pm). Your company will be scheduled to pitch during one of the four available sessions. You are only permitted to attend the session you are assigned, but all pitch companies are welcome to attend the networking reception taking place on March 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. We highly recommend you plan to be there for both days as there will be valuable networking, receptions, and programming for you to attend!
Each session will feature 20 startups and will open with all 20 companies giving a 1 minute Introduction. Following all of the introductions, you will move from table to table where you will pitch up to five (5) different judging groups. These pitch rounds will each be 20 minute blocks of time: a five minute pitch and 15 minutes for Q&A and discussion. After this time you will rotate to another group of judges and repeat. Please note that you will present your own pitch deck at a round table from your computer. You will not be presenting your pitch deck on a stage.
We will try our best to accommodate your preference of session, but our main priority is making sure the judges that want to see you pitch are present during your session. If your schedule necessitates your pitching in either our morning or afternoon session, or on a particular day, please indicate that in the form you received in your email. The dress code is business casual.
Social Media
We’ve created a custom social media graphic for you to use at this link (to be added soon). Feel free to post before and during the event. Here is a sample post you can post from your own account. Please tag @MedTechAwards on Twitter and @MedTechInnovator on LinkedIn.
Action Items
1) Confirm your participation
Submit the google form you received via email by March 10 to confirm that your company is available to present in Baltimore on March 29 or March 30 and confirm who will present on behalf of your company.
2) Submit a Company Logo
Please submit a high-resolution company logo preferably as a PNG with a transparent background.
3) Introduction Slide (One Slide PDF)
Prepare and send us a ONE PAGE elevator pitch slide by Tuesday, March 21. Your slide should be primarily visual including your name, company name/logo, and a visual of your product/technology. Your verbal pitch should communicate the problem you’re solving, your unique solution, and a bit about your team. Examples.
4) 5 Min Presentation (Pitch Deck)
Prepare and send us a five minute slide presentation by Tuesday, March 21. Click here to review pitch deck guidelines within our FAQs. Please send us an advance version as a PDF to share with our judges for their preparation. Note: Changes can be made after submission.
5) 5 Min Presentation
(Recording) – Once you have your pitch deck finalized please send us a video of you presenting your deck by Tuesday, March 28. This recording will be used post-event to assist the judges in the cohort selection process. Many companies use zoom to screen record themselves presenting. Example. Please name your file “Company Name – Baltimore Pitch Recording” before sending.
Send all materials to jerry@medtechinnovator.org.
Thank You to Our Regional Partners
As the state’s primary economic development agency, the Maryland Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention, and providing workforce development and financial assistance to existing Maryland companies. The Department also promotes the state’s many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development, international investment, trade, and tourism. Our team assists companies to establish operations and partnerships in one of the leading ecosystems for the life sciences and medical technologies in the United States. The LaunchPort is a medtech manufacturing accelerator located in Baltimore’s Port Covington. The combined manufacturing and Medtech acceleration center allows medical device start-ups and emerging technology developers the ability to co-locate at an experienced, regulated medical device manufacturing center.
Recording Disclaimer
This event is being video recorded and may be used in promotional materials. If you choose to participate, you are presumed to consent to the use of your image in these recordings. If you do not wish to be recorded, please contact us. Audio recordings of judging commentary and videos of pitches will only be used for internal evaluation purposes.