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Xcelerate 2026 – Ignite the Future of Healthcare

The Ultimate HealthTech Showdown Returns!

Join us at WHX Miami 2026 for Xcelerate, the premier global startup competition where the brightest minds in healthcare innovation compete for top honors, industry recognition, and game-changing opportunities.

From breakthrough ideas to high-stakes pitches, Xcelerate brings the future of healthtech to life - live on stage.

Live at WHX Miami 2026 | [June 17 – 19, 2026]
Miami Beach Convention Center

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Competition Format – Fast-Paced, High-Impact

Round 1 – [17th June]: Group 1 (10 Startups) takes the stage
Round 2 – [18th June]: Group 2 (10 Startups) pitches their innovations
Final Showdown – [19th June]: Top finalists compete for the top prizes

Each Startup Receives:

3 minutes to pitch their solution
3 minutes of rapid-fire Q&A with expert judges

Who Should Apply?

Xcelerate is open to healthcare startups across all innovation verticals, including:

Digital Health & AI

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Hospital Operations & Clinical Workflow

Care management

Data, Interoperability & Health Platforms

Telehealth, Remote Monitoring & Virtual Care

Preventive, Predictive & Precision Health

Chronic Care, Wellness & Longevity

Biotech & Life Sciences

Women’s Health & FemTech

Key Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Xcelerate Startup Competition, applicants must:

Be a healthcare or health-adjacent startup
Have a working product, solution, or technology
Must be operating as a legally registered company

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What’s at Stake?

Prizes to be announced soon - stay tuned.

Industry Recognition on a Global Stage

Exposure to Investors, Partners & Healthcare Leaders

Mentorship, Networking & Strategic Connections

Exclusive Prizes & Growth Opportunities

Terms & Eligibility

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Travel & Accommodation: Startups are responsible for their own travel, lodging & visas

Award being presented at World Health Exhibitions Miami

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Think You Have What It Takes?

Apply to Xcelerate 2026 and take your healthcare innovation to the global stage at WHX Miami 2026.

Apply Now!

WHX Miami

Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida, United States

Opening times

Wednesday, June 17: 10am – 5pm

Thursday, June 18: 10am – 5pm

Friday, June 19: 10am – 4pm

WhatsApp (Message only): +971 4 245 7111
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Phone: +971 4 408 2888 / +1 727 967 4079
Support hours: 9am-5pm UAE time, Monday to Friday.

About us

WHX is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy

WHX is committed to safeguarding your privacy and will never sell or provide any personal data (including email, phone, address) to any third parties. Any third party claiming to sell or have access to attendee information should be treated as fraudulent and reported immediately.

About us

WHX is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy

Xcelerate 2026 – Ignite the Future of Healthcare

The Ultimate HealthTech Showdown Returns!

Competition Format – Fast-Paced, High-Impact

Key Eligibility Criteria​

Terms & Eligibility

Key Eligibility Criteria