2027 call for Start-Up Stadium applications now open!
BIO is now accepting 2027 Start-Up Stadium applications from innovative early-stage companies eager to showcase their breakthroughs at the world’s largest biotechnology partnering event — which will be held June 7–10, 2027, in Philadelphia, Penn.
Pitch applications will be reviewed to select and invite 40+ finalists who will present live in Philadelphia before a panel of investors, industry leaders, and potential strategic partners.
The deadline for application submissions is Tuesday, February 16, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
All Start-Up Stadium submitters will be notified of their application status (i.e., finalist or non-finalist) after the review and selection process is complete.
About Start-Up Stadium
Start-Up Stadium is designed to provide start-up and emerging biotechnology and life science companies — with fewer than 20 employees and that have raised less than $10 million since inception — a unique platform to engage directly with the global investment community.
This high-visibility opportunity helps startups gain valuable exposure, receive expert feedback, and connect with key stakeholders across the biotech ecosystem.
Two prizes will be awarded after BIO 2027: One Seed Stage Start-Up Prize Winner; and one Emerging Start-Up Prize Winner. Don’t miss your chance to take the field and share your innovation on a global stage.