2025 Biomedical Final Pitch Competition
Co-organizers:
Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC)
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
You are invited to the 2025 Biomedical Pitch Competition, connecting biomedical start-ups with investors and other business accelerator resources. 17 finalists selected high-quality teams, ranging from early-stage to mid-stage and from pharmaceutical to medical device and diagnostics, will present their companies in public.
What to Expect:
- High-caliber Audience: 200+ Angel/VC funds and industry leaders seeking groundbreaking biomedical solutions.
- Diverse Opportunities: Explore potential direct investments, licensing partnerships, and valuable collaborations.
- Media Exposure: Gain widespread recognition through media coverage reaching 20,000+ viewers.
A Track Record of Impact
| 2024 Pitch Competition HighlightsRapafusyn raised $28 million successfully in USA (https://bcicglobal.org/rapafusyn_raised_28mil/)Agilis secured $10 million successfully from a Singapore family office (https://bcicglobal.org/agilis_raised_10mill/)GV20 secured funding of over $10 million successfully (https://bcicglobal.org/dv20_secured_funding/) At least one more startup got a term sheet |
| 2023 Pitch Competition HighlightsMyrobalan raised $24 million successfully in the US within 5 months after participating in the pitch competition. (https://bcicglobal.org/myrobalan-therapeutics-secures-funding-of-24-million/)Two startups raised $1mil and $2mil separately.At least one startup landed in Asia |
| 2022 Pitch Competition HighlightsAmytrx has raised $18 millionARIZ Precision Medicine has raised $3 millionBiostage has raised $5 millionAt least two startups landed in Asia |
Date:
June 14th (Saturday), 2025
8:30am – 5:30pm
Agenda:
Format:
-In-person (limited capacity for approved guests)
-Online
Venue:
Simcere Boston Innovation Center,
20 Acorn Park Dr., 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02140.
Parking:
Please park at the top floors in Garage B in the next building labeled below and bring the parking ticket for validation.
Please register by scanning the QR Code to register
Please send any questions via email: info@bcicglobal.org
Co-organizers, Platinum Judge and Sponsor, and Venue & VIP dinner Sponsor
| Name | Description |
| Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC) | The Boston Capital Investment Club (BCIC) is a Massachusetts-registered non-profit organization serving nearly 10,000 professionals in finance, venture capital, and various technology industries. Beyond being a Boston-centered platform, the BCIC has grown to facilitate nationwide and international knowledge exchange across healthcare, finance, and related fields. Since 2022, the organization has hosted annual biomedical pitch competitions, empowering startups to secure over $100 million in collective funding.https://bcicglobal.org/ |
| Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) | With a 20-year history of transforming lives through innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has been propelling success for the most creative minds and innovators around the globe, accelerating ambitions and delivering positive impact from Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area and the world. As an advocate for the innovative spirit, we strive to cultivate a diverse talent pool, connect research to innofacturing through “new industrialisation”, and create a well-established I&T ecosystem that bridges innovators with high-potential partners and investors for ideas to grow and thrive.https://www.hkstp.org/ |
| Roche Accelerator | Roche Accelerator is the first in-house accelerator of Roche globally. It is set to accelerate healthcare innovation and empower the local healthcare ecosystem in China. Roche Accelerator encourages innovative partnerships and provides tailor-made support for start-ups in pharma, diagnostics, personalized healthcare, and digital and AI-driven healthcare. These high-quality start-ups will have access to certain parts of Roche’s full-spectrum research and commercialization resources so as to accelerate early research and development and clinical adoption. |
| Simcere Pharmaceutical Group | Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is an innovation and R&D-driven pharmaceutical company with capabilities in R&D, production and professional marketing. It primarily focuses on the therapeutic areas of oncology, nervous system, autoimmune and antiinfection, with proactive forward-looking layout of disease areas that have significant clinical needs in the future, aiming to achieve the corporate mission of “providing today’s patients with medicines of the future”. Driven by its in-house R&D efforts and synergistic innovation, Simcere has established strategic cooperation partnerships with many innovative companies, research institutes and clinical centers. In addition, Simcere has established several R&D innovation centers around the world. One of the innovation centers is Boston Innovation Center, located in Cambridge. |
| Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a globally recognized, full-service law firm known for its exceptional client service, innovation, and deep industry knowledge. With offices across the United States and internationally, the firm offers legal expertise in areas such as corporate law, litigation, real estate, and intellectual property. Greenberg Traurig is widely respected for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity, and ability to deliver strategic, business-focused solutions. Clients value the firm’s responsiveness, practical approach, and extensive experience across industries, including the Life Sciences and MedTech industries. |
| PagodaTree Partners | PagodaTree Partners is an elite VC and private equity fund manager focus on innovations in life science and healthcare. We were rewarded “Top 10 new VC Fund” by China Venture and “Top 50 VC Fund” by China FOF Center. We have integrated ESG principles into our investment philosophy and strategy. Our investors are leading fund of fund and family offices in China. Our core team members are from top tier international investment institutions, with extensive industry resources. We are dedicated to foster long term partnership with entrepreneurs and create value to our investors. |
| Baker Mckenzie | Baker McKenzie is a global leader in advising life sciences companies on cross-border and regulatory matters. With a presence in over 45 countries, the firm offers seamless counsel across jurisdictions, helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies navigate complex international regulations. Its life sciences team specializes in global market entry, regulatory approvals, compliance with FDA, EMA, and other international bodies, and managing multi-jurisdictional investigations. Baker McKenzie’s integrated approach ensures clients remain compliant while expanding globally, addressing issues such as data privacy, pricing, and product safety. The firm’s deep regulatory insight and cross-border coordination make it a strategic partner in the global healthcare space. |
Judges for the final pitch competition
- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
- Roche Accelerator
- F Prime
- SOSV
- Kendall Capital Partners
- PagodaTree Partners
- Eisai Innovation, Inc
Media Partners
- Deep Blue
- SaiBaiLan
- E Drug
- Drug Times
- Gene Online
- Page Executive
- VcBeat
Appreciation List for helping to promote this event:
| Harvard Life LabHarvard Innovation LabsHarvard Wyss InstituteHarvard Medical School CSSAOhio State University College of Pharmacy Innovation Center Pittsburg University Healthcare IncubatorStanford University Healthcare Innovation Lab – Stanford PipelineNest.BioNetherlands Innovation Center (NIC)Frees Fund JJLake Asia Future Innovation Challenger Boston ChapterDane CapitalAquilliusSimcere TherapeuticsBlue Ocean Capital GroupChinese Entrepreneurs Organization at Duke (DukeCEO) | Yale Venture Club The Hopkins Club for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipAsia America Innovation Alliance (AAIA)GeneOnlineLife-Science Entrepreneurship and Plus (LEAP)Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Boston Alumni Association Tongji Medical College of HUST Boston Chapter YuanBio Venture Capital AAEAPagodaTree PartnersAbbVie VenturesF PrimeAmgen VenturesTOP Innovation Districts LabThe Chinese Antibody Society (CAS)Penn Quakers Venture Club | VIVAMedicilonATLATLXingu ChuangfuAlliance of Venture and Entrepreneurs Organization for Chinese Students Alumni at Harvard S-Tron Danen CapitalAssociation d’Incubateur Franco-Chinois (AIFC) Brandeis ImpactChinese Entrepreneurs Organization CuBio Innovation CenterHiMedHuaSu Future Eisai Innovation IncRegent AdvisorsEnterprise Singapore Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)Greenberg TraurigBaker MckenzieK2VC |
17 Finalists and Roadshow Only teams
