Online Matchmaking: MultiPMData2026

To foster collaboration and support the formation of consortia aimed at strengthening proposal competitiveness, a dedicated matchmaking event will be held on 18 November.

The event is free of charge and open to all interested participants — however, registration on the platform is mandatory to join the online sessions.

The event will feature keynote presentations on unmet needs in chronic disease management and innovations in healthcare, designed to inspire ideas and spark the development of future innovation projects.

Please note: The participation in this matchmaking event is on voluntary basis only with the sole aim to support networking and collaboration around the RITC2026 “MultiPMData2026”. The pitching sessions are not part of any formal call application procedures or evaluation processes.

• 10:00 -10:40 - Introduction

• 10:40 - 11:05 - Keynote: Managing chronic diseases

• 11:05 - 12:05 - Pitching session: Part 1

• 12:05 - 12:25 - Breakout sessions

• 12:25 - 13:40 - Break

• 13:40 - 14:05 - Keynote: Innovation in Healthcare

• 14:05 - 15:05 - Pitching session: Part 2

• 15:05 - 15:25 - Breakout sessions

• 15:25 - 15:35 - Closing session

A highlight of the event will be two high-energy pitching sessions, where participants who want to reach out can present their concepts and seek partners for collaboration, networking, and potential consortium building. Each team will have 3 minutes to pitch the challenge in chronic disease management they aim to address, their solution, innovation, or test setting and the type of collaboration or partners they are looking for.

Apply before 9 November to secure a pitching spot!

1. Before the event

• Apply to pitch by 9 November.

• You will be notified a few days after deadline if you are invited to pitch

• If invited, you will receive detailed instructions and a PowerPoint template by email.

2. During the event

• There are two pitching sessions; you will be assigned to one, but please also join the other to listen to fellow pitches.

• Each presentation is strictly limited to 3 minutes, followed by 2 minutes of Q&A.

• After all pitches in a session, participants will move into digital breakout rooms for deeper Q&A and networking.

3. After the event

• All pitch decks will be published on the B2Match partnering platform to promote visibility and collaboration.

• Please ensure your slides do not include confidential information.