NEW

REWRITING THE CODE OF CARE

Hall 14

From healthtech showcases to deep-dive summits, the programme convenes global healthcare leaders, researchers and investors to unpack the breakthroughs scaling precision medicine, regenerative therapies and digital-first health systems.

THE FRONTLINE OF AI-POWERED HEALTH SCIENCES

Aida Kamišalić Latifić
Republic of Slovenia

Aida Kamišalić Latifić

State Secretary

Ministry of Digital Transformation

Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei
UAE

Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei

Executive Director of the Health Life Sciences Sector

Department of Health

Trevor Martin
USA

Trevor Martin

CEO & Co-Founder

Mammoth Biosciences

Dimitris Moulavasilis
UAE

Dimitris Moulavasilis

Group CEO

M42

Dr. Alireza Haghighi
USA

Dr. Alireza Haghighi

Chief Executive & Director

Harvard Medical School International Center for Genetic Disease

Chris Gibson
USA

Chris Gibson

CEO

Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc

Jerry McLaughlin
USA

Jerry McLaughlin

CEO

Life Biosciences

Jack Hidary
USA

Jack Hidary

CEO

SandboxAQ

Ashley Zehnder
USA

Ashley Zehnder

CEO

Fauna Bio

Guy Diedrich
USA

Guy Diedrich

SVP & Global Innovation Officer

CISCO

Dr. Pablo Zamora
Chile

Dr. Pablo Zamora

President

Fundación Chile

Maria Toler
USA

Maria Toler

Founding Partner

SteelSky Ventures

Matt Angle
USA

Matt Angle

CEO

Paradromics

Mait Metspalu
Estonia

Mait Metspalu

Head of the Estonian Genome Centre

University of Tartu

Pelin Incesu
UAE

Pelin Incesu

VP

AstraZeneca

Ian Miller
USA

Ian Miller

COO

Pairwise

Dr.Georges-Pascal Haber
UAE

Dr.Georges-Pascal Haber

CEO

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr.Mohamed Nasser
UAE

Dr.Mohamed Nasser

VP

Amgen

MEET THE WORLD'S FASTEST RISING HEALTHTECH STARTUPS

Arlan Biotech
Likita Care
OmniWOT
PraidAI
Rolla
SAD
Sauki
Sharedpro
SonicPill
Unity
WhiteBlink

ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL HEALTH THROUGH IDEAS, INSIGHTS & IMPACT

INNOVATION & ECOSYSTEM HUB

A futuristic hub for digital healthcare showcasing transformation in patient care & AI powered solutions in this space.

Rising Stars in Healthtech & Biotech

The top 5 soonicorns on the brink of unicorn status reveal their latest breakthrough.

Healthcare & Biotech Stage

4 day conference dedicated to the latest advancements in medical technology. AI-driven healthcare solutions & biotech innovations bringing together global leaders & researchers.

Participating HealthTech Investors

Angaza Capital
Beco
Gold Track Ventures
Launch Africa
Mangrove
Scalelab
Truffle Capital
UCB Ventures
Vision Ventures

GITEX GLOBAL DIGI HEALTH

Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition

Win $10,000 Equity-Free Cash Prize at the first Digi Health pitch category of GITEX GLOBAL
(For GITEX GLOBAL Digi Health startups only)

Supernova Challenge FAQs

To enter the GITEX GLOBAL DIGIHEALTH Supernova Pitch competition:

1) You will need to be one of the exhibiting startups attending GITEX GLOBAL DIGI HEALTH in Hall 14.

2) Exhibiting Startups will then receive access to our Exhibitor Portal (Ezone)

3) Startups will then be required to submit their pitch deck, elevator pitch video & application form to be eligible.

The team will be in touch regarding your cash prize and next steps 1 week after GITEX GLOBAL.

The deadline to submit on the Exhibitor Portal for GITEX GLOBAL DIGI HEALTH is September 23rd 2025 23:59 pm UAE time.

1st Place - USD 10,000 cash prize, equity-free

*Terms and Conditions Apply

  • 40 companies will be selected to pitch in-person as part of the Supernova Semi-Finals on Day 1.
  • 5 companies will move on to pitch in-person as part of the Supernova Finals which will take place on Day 3.

The general judging criteria is broken down to main areas. Please keep these in mind as you design your pitch deck, pitch video, and semi-finals, finals pitches!

  • Idea: How innovative is this idea?
  • Market Opportunity: Market Size, Competition, Scalability
  • Business Model: Revenue Model, Pricing, Target Customers
  • Traction: Any revenue, customers, investors?
  • Team: Is a skilled team in place for the startup’s success?

Watch the most disruptive Healthtech Startups Pitch Live!