Startup Battlefield Health Tech & Life Sciences Pitches: Disrupt 2026 Highlights

Startup Battlefield returned at Disrupt 2026 with a dedicated cohort of health tech and life sciences founders pitching live in front of expert judges. Each team received six minutes to present and six minutes of Q&A, competing for the Startup Battlefield Cup and a $100,000 prize. The judging panel included Dr. V. Agrawal of ODDBIRD VC, Andrew Brackin of Gradient, Nell Daly of Revenge Capital, James Joaquin of Obvious Ventures, and Miloni Madan Presler of IVP. Among the competitors in this cohort is Mosqitter, which is working on detecting and preventing the spread of mosquito-borne disease through real-time disease intelligence platforms built on sensor networks. The pitch format puts founders under pressure to articulate their technology, market opportunity, and traction in a tightly limited window, followed by tough questions from investors who know the space well. This session captures the full intensity of the competition, from the opening pitches to the judges' probing follow-ups. It's a useful watch for founders preparing to raise, investors tracking early-stage health and life sciences innovation, and anyone curious about where the next wave of medical technology is being built.