Innov8 Talks – The Start-up Competition
A brand NEW and exciting feature at the Global Health Exhibition, where the most promising entrepreneurs from around the world will pitch how their solutions will address current gaps and redefine healthcare to an audience of Investors over 3 nerve-wracking rounds! The competition will be held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health – KSA and in partnership with Monsha’at and Innovation Hub & Business Development - Digital Health Center of Excellence, Ministry of Health, KSA
Location: Conference room 3 - Lecture halls 3 & 4 | 10:15am - 4:00pm
Why Innov8 Talks?
Discover all healthcare innovators, disruptors, and entrepreneurs showcasing their amazing idea or product to the industry leaders. The judging panel and start-ups selected will be put together with gender parity.
This is an equal opportunity event. The winner will be picked by an esteemed panel of investors, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Prizes include
12-month subscription
A 12-month subscription to Informa's Media Marketing Solutions to showcase your product or solution.
Exclusive interview
An exclusive interview on Omnia Health Insights – online publication that reaches 1.5 million healthcare professionals!
Your exhibition stand
A complimentary exhibition stand at the 2023 Global Health Exhibition.
Return flights
Return flights to Dubai and all access passes to Arab Health – Healthcare Trade Show in Dubai.
Mentorship
Top 4 finalists will receive a 3-month mentorship programme with Digital Innovation Hub, Ministry of Health.
The Pitch Competition
Each company will make their pitch for 4 min, followed by 4 min of Q&A from the judges. 4 Finalists from Round 1 and Round 2 will proceed to the grand finale for a final pitch-off. Only early and middle stage start-ups will be considered. Submit your interest to pitch at the competition today!
Innov8 Talks Judges
Dr Abdullah Alaraj
Co-founder and Board Chairman, Riyadh Angel
Investors, Riyadh, KSA
Dr Abdulaziz Alhmoud
Chief Medical Officer, SEHA Virtual Hospital, Ministry
of Health, Riyadh, KSA
Omar Almajdouie
CEO,
Raed Ventures, KSA
Majed Abu Alfaraj
Investment Manager, Waed Ventures, Riyadh, KSA
Dr Huda Alfrdous
Serial Entrepreneur,
Digital Health Sector
Johnatan Bringas Dimitridiades
Wearables and Digital Health Expert, Partner & Managing Director, JBD Healthcare, The Netherlands
Sarper Tanli
Operating Partner, TVM Capital Healthcare, Founder
and CEO, Diginova Health Solutions, Dubai, UAE
Eng Moath Ali Alzahrani
Director of Emerging Technology & Business Models, Digital Government Authority, Riyadh, KSA
Dr Sufana AlMashhadi
Director of Innovation, Saudi National Health Institute, Riyadh, KSA
Adwa AlDakheel
Saudi Arabian author, poet, pilot, musician and entrepreneur, CEO, Falak, Ns3a & Dar Technology, Co-Founder, Social Advisors, Riyadh KSA
Bader Alshathry
Vice President & Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Alturki Holding, Riyadh, KSA
Samar Nassar
Managing Director, Healthcare and Life
Sciences, Ministry of Investment, Riyadh, KSA
Prof Dr Nazeeh AlOthmany
Vice Executive President for Medical Devices, Saudi
Food and Drug Authority, Board Member, Saudi Scientific Society for Biomedical Engineering, Riyadh, KSA
Abdulaziz Alnowaisser
Senior Manager, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, MiSK Foundation, Member, OQAL Angel Investors Network, Riyadh, KSA
Giles W.L. Boland, MD
President, Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO),
Executive Vice President, Mass General Brigham (MGB), Philip H. Cook Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Dr Mohamed Al Hameli
Director of Innovation, Center of Digital Health Excellence, Ministry of Health, Vice Lead, Telecardiac Services, Lead,
Innovation and Partnerships, Saudi AI Society, Riyadh, KSA
Eng Khalid Aldhaayan
General Manager Ecosystem and Projects Management - Health Sector, National Center for Artificial Intelligence, Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Riyadh, KSA
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