Now in its 11th year, the AHNTI Innovation Showcase has been THE destination for Founders looking to gain traction in the animal health sector. Finalists take the main stage to pitch to the largest global gathering of senior leaders from strategic partners, deal makers, investors and collaborators.
The 16 chosen Finalists will pitch to our audience of 850+ leaders in London March 2, 2026. With Best-in-Class winners announced across Nutrition, Biopharma, Diagnostics & Technology.
Showcasing Innovations for large and small animals across:
Biopharma
Biopharma breakthroughs in next generation therapies. TIncluding novel biologics, therapeutics, antibiotic alternatives and pain management solutions transforming animal health.
Diagnostics
Diagnostic developers driving earlier, smarter detection. Including point-of-care tools, wearable sensors, AI-powered imaging and advanced molecular diagnostics.
Tech
Technology trailblazers leading the digital transformation. Are you reshaping how data, care delivery and operations are managed across the animal health ecosystem from device, delivery, telemedicine to smart farming, to AI and PMS?
Nutrition
Next generation Nutrition - from precision, functional, and sustainable nutritional solutions. Are you reshaping the optimisation of animal health through feed and ingredients?
Previous finalists have included
Who is it for?
- For Founders looking to gain traction
- Attract and build their trusted group of advisors, board members, co-founders
- Connect with a varied pool of capital (angel, VC, Family Office, Foundations, PE)
- Initiate and progress relationships with strategic partners (co-development, licensing, investment, distribution, acquisition)
- For technologies at all stages of development
- For products, platforms, processes from Biopharma, Diagnostics, Med/ Vet Tech & Nutrition that meet a well-defined need, across all species, large and small
Momentum by the Numbers
117
startups have taken to the Innovation Showcase Stage
47
secured funding post-showcase
67%
average increase in funding amount post-showcase
19
acquired or merged with strategic partner after presenting
Timeline
Jul 9th: Applications Process Opens
Sept: Judges Announced
Oct 23rd: Applications Process Closes
Jan 13th: Finalists Announced
Jan: All applicants to receive feedback from Committee
Jan 15th: Finalists Introduced to mentors
Mar 2nd: Finalists pitch on main stage at AHNTI
Mar 2nd: Finalists and Selection Committee Reception
Mar 3rd: Judges, Audience Choice and Calan Smith Award Winners announced
What's in it for me?
Applicants
- Feedback: You will receive feedback from the Selection Committee on their pitch deck
For all applicants attending AHNTI in person, you will also receive.
- Discount: You are eligible for single ticket discount OR a 2for1 offer
- Promotion: You can submit a 3-minute video to be hosted on our website leading up to and beyond the event. Videos will also be promoted on our LinkedIn feed
- Connections: You can request 3 introductions to other attendees prior to the event to be facilitated by the Kisaco team.
Finalists
- All of the above, plus…
- Promotion: You will be promoted prior to the event across all AHNTI communication channels, including email, web and LinkedIn.
- Connections: You will be invited to attend an exclusive Reception on the evening of Monday March 2nd to meet and connect with their fellow finalists and members of the Judging and Selection Committee
- Support: You will be appointed a mentor leading up to the event to support with their pitch
- Stage Time: You will pitch on our main stage on the afternoon of Monday, March 2nd 2026 to our entire audience
- Onsite promotion: You will be promoted via onsite signage across the duration of the event
- Social promotion: You will be interviewed by our Content team, to be shared across all AHNTI communication channels, including email, web and LinkedIn post event
Winners
- All of the above, plus
- Promotion: The KR team will undertake a 2nd follow up Interview 6 months after the show to provide additional exposure around your progress
- Stage Time: The opportunity to take to the stage at AHNTI 2027 and report on yourprogress
Selection Committee
Selection Committee members have been chosen for their domain, deal and investment expertise, representing collaborations across Biopharma, Diagnostics, Med/ Vet Tech and Nutrition at all stages of development.
