Critical Care Innovation Incubator
Saturday, March 21, 2026
McCormick Place West Building
Chicago, Illinois, USA
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Join innovators including clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, investors, program officers, and funder to ignite impactful change in critical care!
Proposal Submission is Open
Deadline: October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
Award: Up to $10,000
Do you have an innovative idea or solution that can transform critical care? Submit your pitch or poster proposal for possible inclusion in the 2026 event. See details. Designed to foster collaboration among leading minds across diverse disciplines, this event will:
- Explore emerging critical care innovations in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, big data, and AI
- Spark collaboration by networking, sharing ideas, and building powerful partnerships
- Fuel inspiration through poster and pitch presentations, roundtables, and exhibits
Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the trenches or a motivated clinician-innovator, the Critical Care Innovation Incubator offers resources to help you navigate the innovation landscape.
Who Should Attend
- Critical care clinicians, healthcare professionals, and hospital executives seeking valuable opportunities for collaboration and innovation
- Industry professionals and executives and data and AI experts needing to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and breakthroughs
- Investors and venture capitalists wanting to support and benefit from the next wave of advancements
- Business development specialists, business venture arms of academic medical centers, and federal innovation partners looking to drive meaningful change in patient care
If you have questions about the event, please contact Tamara Al-Hakim or Katy Abplanalp.
This event is offered as a Critical Care Congress precourse. Attend in conjunction with Congress and save. A la carte registration is also available._