Are you ready to take your innovation to the next stage?
Designed for health innovators, spin-offs, and biotech start-ups, the LIFT Start-Up Accelerator Programme at DIA Europe 2026 connects early-stage teams with the people, insight, and visibility needed to move from concept to real-world
- Join a focused environment built for meaningful exchange, bringing together start-ups, venture capitalists, investors, regulators, HTA bodies, and industry leaders.
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Gain direct access to decision-makers and practical insight into regulatory, clinical, and investment pathways through targeted sessions led by high-profile speakers - while building visibility across the extensive DIA network.
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Connect with the life science ecosystem at the DIA Europe Annual Meeting through your special start-up ticket.
Programme Highlights
The LIFT Start-Up Accelerator Programme at DIA Europe 2026 delivers a focused, two-day experience designed for biotech startups and health innovators seeking investment, regulatory insight, and strategic partnerships across Europe. The programme features key sessions including:
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Investment & Alliances: Pathways to Market and Growth
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Start-Up Accelerator: What You Need to Know Before You Go Down the Rabbit Hole
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DIAmond Session: Clinical Research Competitiveness
In addition, participants will benefit from interactive roundtable discussions, high-value networking opportunities, and a competitive start-up pitch competition.
Pitch Your Innovation
A central highlight of the two-day DIA LIFT Start-Up Accelerator Programme is the Pitch Competition, where selected start-ups present their most promising ideas to a panel of investors, pharma leaders, and industry experts, receiving real-time feedback and increased exposure.
Benefit from direct access to expertise in regulation, clinical development, commercialization, and investment -whether you are developing a therapeutic, digital solution, diagnostic, or platform technology.
Pitch submitters will benefit from reduced registration prices. Gain visibility and results for your business – submit your pitch today.
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