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Overview

The Longevity Show Pitch Competition runs alongside The Longevity Show, a longevity business and consumer event at Tobacco Dock, London, in partnership with Exceptional Ventures. It spotlights early-stage companies across longevity, healthspan and the future of medicine.

Categories cover lifestyle management, consumer diagnostics, biohacking, clinical services and an open "Tomorrow's Innovation" track. Thirty startups were selected in 2026 as the Top 30 Longevity Startups, and five pitched live on the Business Stage with a 7-minute presentation and Q&A.

The winner is profiled in longevity.technology. Judges included investors such as Lyne Landry, Brenda Irwin, Abby Levy and Niko Waesche.

Who it is for

  • Registered company founded in 2019 or later.
  • Operating in or adjacent to longevity and healthspan.
  • At least an MVP or product in market.
  • A founder or CEO able to present live in London if selected.

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Admissions and application

Online application covering team, product, traction and longevity impact. Judges look for longevity impact, market validation, an exceptional team, competitive advantage and traction. 2026 applications are closed; entries reopen in 2027.

Benefits

  • Top 30 recognition, promotion across The Longevity Show and longevity.technology, and a ticket discount.
  • Top 5: live pitch on the Business Stage, complimentary conference passes and a gala dinner invitation.
  • Winner: live announcement, an in-depth profile on longevity.technology and a Winner badge.

Timeline

  • 2026: Top 30 selected, Top 5 pitched live in London.
  • 2027: entries reopen (dates not yet published).

What came of it

2026 finalists included OvarTix, The Protein Brewery, Zuri Health, Anyo Labs and Enbiosis Biotechnology.

How to go about it

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    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

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  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

No cash prize or investment is stated; benefits are visibility, passes and media coverage.

Questions about this program

What is The Longevity Show Pitch Competition?

A pitch competition at The Longevity Show in London, run with Exceptional Ventures, for early-stage longevity and healthspan startups.

Who can apply?

Companies founded in 2019 or later with at least an MVP in or near the longevity space, whose founder can pitch live in London.

How many are selected?

A Top 30, with five finalists pitching live.

Is there prize money?

No cash prize is stated; the rewards are visibility, conference passes and a longevity.technology profile.

Is it open now?

No. 2026 entries closed and reopen in 2027.

What categories are there?

Lifestyle management, consumer diagnostics, biohacking, clinical services and Tomorrow's Innovation.

What do judges look for?

Longevity impact, market validation, team, competitive advantage and traction.

Who were the 2026 finalists?

Including OvarTix, The Protein Brewery, Zuri Health, Anyo Labs and Enbiosis Biotechnology.

About Exceptional Ventures

Exceptional Ventures

Venture Capital

Investing in a healthier, happier future.

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What the sources say about The Longevity Show Pitch Competition

LIC Start-Up Innovation Catalyst logoCompetition

Longevity Investors

A paid showcase at the Longevity Investors Conference in Gstaad for up to 9 selected longevity startups.

Location
Gstaad, Switzerland
Terms
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