The Longevity Show Pitch Competition
In partnership with
Thirty startups were selected for The Longevity Show Pitch Competition 2026, with five progressing to the live final on the Business Stage.
Run in partnership with Exceptional Ventures, the competition was designed to spotlight the most promising early-stage companies working across longevity, healthspan, and the future of medicine — pitching live to a panel of leading investors and industry leaders at Tobacco Dock, London.
Showcase Your Startup at the Heart of the Longevity Revolution.
Why Enter?
Be seen by the right people
Pitch your company to a curated jury of leading longevity and healthspan investors, and get seen by hundreds of invite-only leaders shaping the future of the longevity industry at The Longevity Show.
Raise your profile in the ecosystem
Be recognised as one of the Top 30 Longevity Startups of 2026, with featured promotion across The Longevity Show and partner channels. The Top 5 finalists will pitch live on stage, and the winner will be profiled in the leading industry publication, longevity.technology.
Build momentum
Build credibility with validation from leading longevity experts, increase your visibility with investors, partners and early customers, and showcase your achievement with an official The Longevity Show Pitch Competition 2026 Winner, Finalist or Top 30 badge across your marketing and fundraising materials.
2026
Finalists
2026 applications are now closed. Entries will reopen in 2027.
Co-Founder
CEO
Founder and CEO
Co-Founder and CSO
CEO and Founder
Should I Apply?
We look for visionary startups building the future of longevity with science-backed, consumer-focused solutions. The competition is designed for early-stage companies with a validated product and a founder or CEO who can present live in London if selected as a finalist. You should:
- Be a registered company founded in 2019 or later
- Operate in or adjacent to the longevity / healthspan space
- Have at least an MVP or product in market (not just a concept)
- Have a big vision with meaningful impact on healthy lifespan
Lifestyle Management
Solutions that help individuals monitor and improve everyday wellness through factors like physical activity, nutrition, and mental health. Examples include fitness or mindfulness tracking apps, personalised nutrition platforms, wellness devices and equipment, and platforms that integrate wearable data to support healthy habits.
Consumer Diagnostics
Tools or technologies that enable individuals to assess and track advanced biomarkers to better understand their health and aging trajectory. Examples include at-home blood testing kits, microbiome analysis, digital-only biomarker trackers, and AI-powered longevity platforms that bring everything together for users.
Biohacking
Pioneering and experimental approaches that apply cutting-edge science directly to the body to extend healthspan. Examples include advanced supplements, wearable neurostimulation devices, touchless technologies such as red light or cryotherapy, and specialist at-home or clinic/gym equipment combined with other interventions for personalised regenerative protocols.
Clinical Services
Longevity-focused clinics, advanced gyms and wellness centres or destinations that offer advanced diagnostics and interventions. Examples include precision medicine programs, metabolic health restoration clinics, IV and stem cell innovations, or advanced longevity therapy centres.
Tomorrow’s Innovation
An open category for visionary or unconventional ideas that push the boundaries of longevity science and its application to consumer markets. Examples include novel ageing-reversal technologies, AI-driven platforms, brain-computer interfaces, and new models for age-inclusive living.
Competition Format
Online Application
Top 30
Top 5
Winner
Meet the Judges
Get to know the industry leaders and innovators behind the Longevity Pitch Competition.
What the Judges Look For
We are looking for visionary startups building The Longevity Show: consumer relevant, data driven and grounded in science. You should:
- Longevity impact — A clear contribution to extending healthy lifespan.
- Market validation — Evidence of real customer demand and meaningful outcomes
- Exceptional team — Strong founder-market fit and the ability to execute
- Competitive advantage — A differentiated product, technology, IP, data or go-to-market strategy
- Traction — Demonstrable progress, customer adoption and momentum