(ATE) Innovation Exchange

Step Into the Spotlight at the Innovation Exchange

Launching at Advanced Therapies Europe 2025, the Innovation Exchange is a high-impact pitching competition designed to connect pre-Series B biotech innovators with the industry’s leading investors, VCs, and strategic partners. A platform to get noticed, get feedback, and get connected. If you're building the future of cell and gene therapy, this is the moment to stand out.

Apply to Pitch 

What Is the Innovation Exchange?

The Innovation Exchange is a curated live pitching session taking place on 4 September in Barcelona — part of the main agenda at Advanced Therapies Europe. Attending startups will pitch in front of the entire conference audience and a selection panel made up of top-tier investors and pharma deal-makers.

Finalists will receive real-time feedback and the opportunity to gain funding, partnerships, and visibility across the global advanced therapies community.

Who Can Apply?

The Innovation Exchange is open to pre-Series B startups across the cell and gene therapy ecosystem, including:

  • Novel therapeutics
  • Enabling & manufacturing technologies
  • Digital health tools
  • Automation & analytics platforms
  • Supply chain or regulatory innovation

Stand out, get noticed, and open doors...

The Innovation Exchange is your chance to showcase your work to the investors, partners, and strategic players shaping the future of advanced therapies. This is your opportunity to pitch on the main stage at Advanced Therapies Europe 2025. Finalists won’t just gain visibility — they’ll receive feedback from the people that matter, connect with potential partners, and position their innovation for success.

Step #1 - Apply

Fill in a short application form to register your interest. You’ll then receive the full submission requirements & application form by email. 

Step #2 - Complete Your Submission

Complete the full submission form by 9 May, outlining your innovation, business model, and what makes your solution stand out.

Step #3 - Selection Process

Our expert committee of investors, VCs, and strategic partners will review all completed submissions and select the final pitch contenders the week commencing 19 May

Step #4 - Pitch live in Barcelona

If selected, you’ll pitch live on the main stage at Advanced Therapies Europe on 4 September in front of a global audience of decision-makers.

Want a preview of the ATE community?

See who was in the room at last year’s event and the organisations leading the way in advanced therapies.

Download the 2024 Attendee List