Women's Health Innovation Summit Opens Submissions for 2026 Innovation Showcase

Startups invited to pitch in front of 1,000+ industry leaders at the largest global women's health event

The Women's Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) has announced that submissions are open for the 2026 Innovation Showcase, giving early and growth-stage startups the chance to present their solutions to the most influential audience in women's health.

Taking place October 13–15 at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, WHIS brings together more than 1,000 decision-makers from across the women's health ecosystem — investors, payers, health systems, pharma leaders, and employers — all under one roof.

Selected companies will pitch live on stage to an audience with the funding, expertise, and connections to accelerate their growth. Past participants have walked away with investor introductions, commercial partnerships, and clinical collaborations that moved from conversation to contract.

"WHIS is where the women's health ecosystem comes together to get deals done," said Sarah Rowlands, Marketing Director. "The Innovation Showcase puts promising startups directly in front of the people who can take them to the next level."

The showcase sits at the heart of a three-day programme spanning digital health, therapeutics, diagnostics, and consumer health. Previous attendees have included representatives from Mayo Clinic, CVS Health, Eli Lilly, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Alumni Ventures, Muse Capital, and Maverick Ventures, among hundreds of others.

Applications are open now. Start-ups can submit at www.whisusa.com/attend/start-ups

About WHIS

Now in its eighth year, the Women's Health Innovation Summit is the largest global gathering of senior leaders shaping the future of women's health. Organised by Kisaco Research, WHIS unites providers, health plans, employers, regulators, pharma, investors, and innovators to increase deal flow, expand reimbursement, improve access, and deliver better health outcomes for women at every stage of life. WHIS 2026 takes place October 13–15 at Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, MA. Learn more at www.whisusa.com.