CNBC-TV18 HealthX Elevate 2026

About

A platform designed to spotlight promising healthcare startups, offering national recognition, editorial exposure, and strategic guidance to help them scale and innovate in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

• 🎖National Recognition
  Selected applicants will be honored and recognized as HealthX Elevate Startups at a high-visibility event.
• 📺Editorial Exposure
  Participants will be featured on Network18's TV and digital platforms, enhancing brand awareness.
• 🤝Ecosystem Access
  Engagement with healthcare leaders, investors, and potential collaborators at the finale event.
• 🧠Strategic Guidance
  Receive expert perspectives on healthcare, technology, operations, and market dynamics from Optum's senior advisors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startup must be a registered entity in India with a transparent governance structure and no history of default
• Founder(s) must be actively engaged in the venture with a functional team and relevant domain expertise
• Startup's core product or service must address a meaningful problem in healthcare aligned with the program themes
• The proposed solution should demonstrate real-world deployment and technological maturity suitable for commercial implementation
• The startup must own or have rights to the core intellectual property underlying its solution.

Participation Commitments

• Must complete an online application form capturing organization and solution details
• Must upload a pitch deck and a solution demonstration video as part of the application
• Applications missing required documents will be considered incomplete and not evaluated
• Participants must ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy requirements.

Target Region

Open to startups registered in India

Target Sector

Focused on healthcare innovation and technology