MEDVIA’s Say Yes to the US internationalization series is culminating with a mission to the US

When and where?
16-19 October: Hub visit, New York City and New Jersey
20-24 October: HLTH US Conference, Las Vegas

Who can join the mission?

MEDVIA is organizing a mission to New York/New Jersey and Las Vegas this autumn. Our ongoing Say Yes to the US series offers advice from American experts and Flemish companies on how European health innovators can enter the US market and thrive. Now we’re implementing this advice by giving you a foot in the door!

Everyone interested in connecting with US investors and the US market is welcome to join us, especially those who participated in the MEDVIA course Say yes to the US. We welcome healthtech, medtech and digital health companies as well as hospitals and university tech transfer officers to join us on our mission to the United States.

What’s in it for you?

This is a unique opportunity if you are:

• Looking for investors who are less risk-averse
  If you are seeking bold investors who are always on the lookout to support innovative ventures, the mission to NYC is for you.
• Wanting to connect with the strongest healthtech hubs in the world
  Join us to tap into the vast network and resources available in the leading healthtech hubs of NYC and NJ.

• Aiming to break into the US market and meet investors?
  If you’re ready to expand your business and connect with nationwide investors, join us in Las Vegas! Don’t miss out on this chance to take your start-up or established company to new heights! HLTH USA is the place to be.

New York

The first part of the mission offers companies a golden opportunity to pitch to American investors who are less risk-averse and have already put Flemish biotech on the market. We aim to replicate this success for our healthtech ecosystem! While their investment might be secure, your pitch must be exceptional, showcasing not only the potential for significant returns but also the robustness and viability of your business model

Our pitching event will provide ample opportunities to talk and connect with investors and American entrepreneurs offering a platform to showcase your innovative ideas and solutions. If you wish to pitch your company, please register for the mission by 20 September and email your non-confidential slide deck to MEDVIA. A selection of candidate companies will be chosen to pitch, depending on the available slots. 

Las Vegas

The second part of the mission focuses on the massive HLTH conference in Las Vegas. HLTH is the number-one must-attend event in healthcare, hosted at a fantastic venue that brings together 10,000+ healthtech and healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, payers, providers, buyers, care providers,and government bodies. 

This global event is an unparalleled opportunity for networking and learning. The crème de la crème of healthtech investors will be at HLTH Las Vegas and you will have the opportunity to schedule 1-1 meetings with them.

Program:

16 October

AM: Travel from Brussels to NYC

PM: Networking reception and dinner at Flanders House, NYC, in collaboration with Flanders Investment & Trade – mingle and get connected!

17 October

Full day: Visit to healthech and biotech ecosystem in New Jersey, in collaboration with BioNJ & Choose New Jersey

18 October

AM: Pitching Event at Hudson Yards

• Pitch your venture for US investors and business angels
• Connect with US entrepreneurs and innovators
• In collaboration with Crowell & Moring, StrtupBoost, HitLab, BioNY and BIONJ
• Lunch

PM: Getting to know the NYC ecosystem 

• Transit to Brooklyn
• Visit with NYU Future Labs and local healthtech innovators
• Dinner and a short walk in Dumbo, one of the most Instagrammed neighborhoods in NYC, particularly for its stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and its picturesque cobblestone streets
• Transfer to hotels (walk, boat, train or taxi)

19 October

• Fly from NYC to Las Vegas

20 October

• Welcome reception at HLTH
• Partner program with Echalliance

21-23 October

• HLTH conference
• Booth at HLTH (Global Village)

24 October

• Fly from Las Vegas to Brussels

How much will the mission cost?

• NYC: €350 flat fee covering two lunches, two dinners, bus and boat transfers.
• Las Vegas: €350 flat fee allowing you to use the MEDVIA booth and networking space for your meetings. Note: This does not include registration for the conference!

Air travel, lodging and the HLTH conference fee are NOT included in your ticket for the mission. Please consult the website of Flanders Investment & Trade for reimbursement of your air travel and lodging.

The mentioned fees are for MEDVIA members. For BioWin and Hub.Brussels members and non-members, please click “Get tickets” on the registration page.

Please check with MEDVIA for conference registration and lodging in Las Vegas. We have a special discounted rate for the HLTH conference, as well as a limited amount of discounted hotel rooms. Registering early is essential.

We recommend setting aside some €1,000 (per person) for travel and accommodation for New York, and some €4,000 (per person) for travel, accommodation and event fees for Las Vegas.

How do I find out more?

To discuss your potential participation on the mission, please contact Liz Renzaglia. Don’t delay … we need to finalize our list of participants as soon as possible!

We will also host a pre-mission session in September for everyone who has registered.

How do I register?

Registration for the mission is open until 20 September. Register here

Original post 24 June 2024
Updated 4 September 2024