Innovation Showcase 2025

In collaboration with Roche

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Watch healthtech trailblazers pitch their ventures to a panel of potential investors and industry experts

The Innovation Showcase will take place on 10-11 December 2025, at the culmination of the year’s DayOne Accelerator program.

It is an elite space tailor-made for investors, startups and potential industry clients, fostering networking, pitching, business exploration and a deep dive into the healthtech startup ecosystem.

Who is this event for?

Investors & VCs

Pharma & healthtech decision makers

Healthtech entrepreneurs & startup founders

Healthtech ecosystem stakeholders

What you can expect

  • Official Pitch competition involving 16 curated startups selected from an open call for applications.
  • ‘Speed date my startup’ stages for elevator pitch startup sessions
  • Keynote healthtech presentations from industry leaders/experts
  • Scheduled 1:1 networking sessions
  • Post-event networking apero

Why attend?

  • Get access to some of the world’s best healthtech ventures.
  • Get immersed in Europe’s leading life science innovation hub, focusing on healthtech
  • Network with peers and like-minded people from the healthtech industry

Program

9:00

Registration Open

10:30

Welcome Address

Topic: Basel Area
Speakers:
Jürg Erismann, Site Head Basel/Kaiseraugst, Roche
Katja Jenni-Szaloky, Co-Leiterin Bereich Wirtschaft, Kanton Basel-Stadt
Christof Klöpper, CEO, Basel Area Business & Innovation
11:00

Keynote

Unlocking Value in R&D Through Reinvention
Speakers:
Rohit Pushparajan, Managing Director, Life Sciences R&D Lead EMEA, Accenture
11:30

Pitching Session

Topic: Startup Pitches
12:30

Lunch & Networking

14:00

Pitching Session

Topic: Startup Pitches
14:45

Keynote

From Boardroom to Breakthroughs: Executives Powering Startup Acceleration
Speakers:
Daniel Guedelha, Founder & CEO, GenH
15:15

Coffee & Networking

16:00

Pitching Session

Topic: Startup Pitches
16:30

Keynote

How Roche Engages with Startups in Healthtech and Biotech
Speakers:
Christine Ender, Business Development Project Leader, Pharma Partnering, Roche
Mathieu Chaffard, Digital Ecosystem Innovation Manager, Roche
17:15

Close of Day 1 and Award to Startup

DayOne
17:30

Networking Apero

19:00

End of Day 1

8:00

Morning Coffee & Networking

9:00

Welcome Back

9:15

Keynote

Topic: Health + Dual Use
Speakers:
Sophie Ehrlich, Director, HealthTech20x
9:45

Swiss Showcase

Topic: Startup Pitches
10:30

Coffee & Networking

11:15

Keynote

Four Years of Innovation: Celebrating HealthTech Breakthroughs Powered by Innosuisse
Speakers:
Yana Yoncheva, Manager Open Innovation, DayOne
11:45

Swiss Showcase

Topic: Startup Pitches
12:30

Panel Session

Swiss Excellence: Unlocking the Secrets of Basel’s Unique Innovation Ecosystem
Speakers:
Ursula Costa, Director, DayOne (Moderator)
Astrid Kiermaier, VP, Global Head Enhanced Data and Insights Sharing, Roche
Bram Stieltjes, Head, Research and Analytics Services, University Hospital of Basel (USB)
Karin Sartorius, Office for Economic Affairs and Labor, Canton of Basel-Stadt
13:15

Startup Award & Close of Conference

13:30

Lunch & Networking

15:00

End of Day 2

Unfortunately, we are fully booked on site.

FAQs

How can I get to the event venue at Roche, Basel?

Roche Basel is easily accessible by public transport. We recommend taking tram line 2 to the “Basel, Wettsteinplatz” stop, which is a short walk from the venue; or bus 31, 38 or 42, which all stop right outside the Roche Towers.

Parking onsite is very limited, so we therefore recommend that you use a nearby public parking site and walk from there to the venue. The nearest parking is Badischer Bahnhof.

Ample bicycle parking is available on-site. 

Will I need a ticket to enter the event?

Yes, all attendees must present a valid ticket (printed or digital) at the registration desk to gain entry. Please ensure you have your confirmation email handy when you arrive.

Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?

Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to someone else by contacting our support team at events@baselarea.swiss with the new attendee’s details no later than 72 hours before the event.

Are there any recommended hotels near the Roche site?

Here are some hotels located within one kilometer of the Roche site, approximately 5 to 15 minutes away on foot:

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