SPARC Health (Startup Platform for Advice, Resources, and Community) and BioUtah today announced they will co-host the signature Shark Tank-style pitch competition at the 2026 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit). Taking place on March 12, 2026, at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, the competition provides early-stage healthcare companies with a premier platform to showcase innovations to experienced investors and industry leaders.
Participants gain a rare opportunity to pitch to a specialized panel of judges who possess deep industry expertise required to fund and scale complex medical technologies, pharmaceuticals, and digital health solutions. Following the global JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in January, participating companies can take the "JPM momentum" and apply it to a focused regional stage, presenting refined business cases to an audience specifically looking to invest in the Intermountain West’s ecosystem.
The competition is uniquely structured with category-specific tracks (Medical Devices, Pharma, and Biotech), ensuring founders are evaluated against their true peers. Beyond the cash prize pool, companies benefit from high-level exposure, complimentary summit registrations, and a year of BioUtah membership to sustain growth long after the event ends.
The E&I Summit, now in its 12th year, is presented by BioUtah and Brigham Young University College of Life Sciences & Tech Transfer Office. It brings together entrepreneurs and investors to advance healthcare innovation, featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, and the signature pitch competition.
For more details, view the full announcement here.
