IMAGO-MOL Cluster is pleased to invite its members and partners to Rubik Garage – 8th Edition: Future of HealthTech Demo Day, an exclusive event showcasing early-stage European HealthTech startups shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
The event is powered by Rubik Hub, one of Europe’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, and brings together founders, investors, healthcare professionals, corporates, and innovation leaders from across Europe.
This is more than a demo day.
It is a celebration of the entrepreneurial journey, of ambition, resilience, and collaboration across the HealthTech ecosystem. For everyone attending, it is also an opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, and recharge with high-impact startup energy.
📍 Venue: Milano (TBA), Italy
📅 Date: 𝟎𝟒.𝟎𝟑.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟏𝟒:𝟎𝟎-𝟐𝟎:𝟑𝟎
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
• First access to handpicked early-stage startups from the Rubik Garage accelerator, building solutions at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and real-world impact. A curated founder showcase focused on validation, traction, and smart go-to-market strategies.
• Top-tier networking. We’re building the network by connecting with other powerhouse groups in the area, expanding our reach across Italy. Be ready to connect with a curated audience of VCs, angel investors, clinical experts, and corporate partners from both the Italian and Romanian innovation ecosystems.
• The Rubik Community Spirit. Experience the “Rubikorns” energy, a community-driven approach where we believe in #WeAreInThisTogether.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝:
• Investors: Looking for HealthTech and MedTech startups with validated use cases and growth potential.
• Healthcare Professionals: Interested in innovative clinical tools, digital health solutions, and improved patient outcomes.
• Corporate & Industry Partners: Including healthcare providers, insurers, pharma companies, and clusters seeking innovation in the medical sector.
• Startup Founders: Building or scaling technology-enabled health solutions.
• Ecosystem Builders & Academia: Focused on fostering collaboration, research, and cross-border innovation in healthtech.
• HealthTech Enthusiasts: Curious to explore emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare.
👇 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
After an intensive 𝟓-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐤 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 – 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 startups will take the stage to present solutions tackling real challenges in healthcare. From digital health and patient experience to data-driven care and operational efficiency, founders will showcase their progress and explore opportunities for growth, partnerships, and investment.
Rubik Garage is Rubik Hub’s early-stage accelerator for founders building technology-enabled startups. In this edition, the programme focused on:
• Problem–solution validation, with an overview of key EU healthtech regulations (MDR, GDPR, EU AI Act) and an introduction to clinical validation requirements and realistic timelines
• Product and business model refinement, tailored to the specific challenges and realities of building healthtech ventures
• Early traction and investment readiness, supporting founders in building momentum and preparing for growth and fundraising within the healthtech ecosystem
This edition was supported by Imago-Mol Cluster, Innovate-EU, Clusters4Health & Orange Fab.
📋 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲:
14:00 – 14:30 – Registration
14:30 – 15:00 – Welcome & Rubik Garage Future of HealthTech Edition
15:00 – 15:50 – Fireside Chat – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭
15:50 – 16:00 – Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:50 – Startup Pitches (1)
16:50 – 17:00 – Coffee Break
17:00 – 17:50 – Startup Pitches (2)
17:50 – 18:00 – Coffee Break
18:00 – 18:45 – Fireside Chat – 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
18:45 – 19:00 – Jury Evaluation & Closing remarks
19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner and Networking – Startup Alley
🔥 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 here: Rubik Garage – Future of HealthTech Demo Day in Milano · Luma
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Seats are limited to maintain a high-quality, curated audience.
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💭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐤 𝐇𝐮𝐛:
Rubik Hub is a leading European startup accelerator and innovation hub, known for its founder-centric, equity-free programmes and hands-on approach to supporting scalable companies.
Based in Romania and expanding across Europe, Rubik Hub has supported over 400 startups and founders, helping them collectively raise more than €75M and connect to a strong European network of mentors, investors, and partners.